In 2023, Austria's imports of biomass for food and feed stood at 15.22 million metric tons. Forecasted data for the years 2024 to 2028 indicate a consistent upward trend in imports volume as follows: 15.46 million metric tons in 2024, 15.7 in 2025, 15.94 in 2026, 16.17 in 2027, and 16.39 in 2028.
Year-on-year variations show a steady growth rate: 1.58% increase from 2023 to 2024, 1.55% from 2024 to 2025, 1.53% from 2025 to 2026, 1.44% from 2026 to 2027, and 1.36% from 2027 to 2028. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period (2024-2028) averages to approximately 1.49% annually.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in biomass technology, changes in global supply chains, and policy shifts regarding sustainable agriculture. Monitoring these factors will provide further insights into the potential fluctuations in import volumes.