In 2023, Germany remained the top consumer of primary solid biofuels in Europe, followed by France and Sweden. Germany's consumption increased by 2.23% compared to the previous year, while the United Kingdom saw the highest year-on-year growth of 4.83% among major consumers. The Netherlands experienced the most significant growth overall with a remarkable 16.12% increase. Conversely, Ukraine faced a substantial decline of 74.6%, thus highlighting regional disparities.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in the Netherlands and the impact of climate policies in major countries. The decrease in reliance on solid biofuels in countries like Ukraine may continue, influenced by broader geopolitical and economic transformations.
Top countries in Calculated Inland Consumption of Primary Solid Biofuels by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 596,440 | 2023 | +2.57% | +2.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 440,690 | 2023 | +4.56% | +0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 425,750 | 2023 | +1.9% | +1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 402,310 | 2023 | +4.19% | +4.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 388,110 | 2023 | +5.89% | +0.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 377,160 | 2023 | +3.44% | -0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 348,990 | 2023 | +2.42% | -0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 218,730 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 203,660 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 155,790 | 2023 | +3.34% | +4.54% | View data |
