The European imports of biomass have been led by Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, with Germany at 127.71 million metric tons in 2024, showing a modest growth of 0.8% YoY. The Netherlands and the UK also saw increases of 1.19% and 2.9% respectively. Italy and Belgium follow, demonstrating steady growth, driven by increased energy demands.
Countries like Poland (2.94%), Romania (2.95%), and Bulgaria (4.77%) experienced significant growth due to enhanced biomass utilization strategies. Conversely, Finland experienced a slight decline of 0.4%. Lithuania showed substantial growth at 4.32%, indicating increased biomass imports in recent years.
Looking to the future, trends such as increased adoption of renewable energy policies, technological advancements in biomass conversion, and the European Union’s push for sustainable energy could shape further growth in biomass imports. Close monitoring of energy policies and market shifts will be essential for anticipatory strategies.
Top countries in Imports of Biomass by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 127.71 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 92.04 | 2023 | +1.33% | +1.19% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 72.8 | 2023 | +1.63% | +2.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 69.58 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 58.61 | 2023 | +1.33% | +0.76% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 58.33 | 2023 | +1.4% | +0.7% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 56.63 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 37.75 | 2023 | +2.11% | +2.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 30.23 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 24.71 | 2023 | +1.36% | +0.91% | View data |
