Germany leads European biomass imports with 13.56 thousand metric tons. The Netherlands follows at 11.17, and the UK holds 8.98. Italy, France, and Belgium maintain values slightly above 8 thousand metric tons. Other notable importers include Spain at 7.21 and Poland at 4.76. Lesser contributors are Austria, Sweden, and Portugal, ranging from 3.19 to 2.54 thousand metric tons.
Over the past year, fluctuations in import volumes have varied, with Romania (+6.42%), Bulgaria (+10.54%), and Slovakia (+6.12%) seeing significant increases. Conversely, Germany (-2.17%), Sweden (-2.4%), and Finland (-7.07%) have experienced declines.
Future trends to watch for include the potential increase in biomass imports by Eastern European countries due to favorable growth rates. Additionally, Northern European countries may stabilize or decrease their imports, influenced by alternative renewable energy sources and policy shifts.
Top countries in Biomass Imports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 13.56 | 2023 | -1.02% | -2.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 11.17 | 2023 | +2.82% | +0.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.98 | 2023 | +1.63% | +2.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.3 | 2023 | -0.61% | +0.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.1 | 2023 | +2.73% | +1.24% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 7.94 | 2023 | +1.94% | +2.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 7.21 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.76 | 2023 | +1.55% | +3.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.19 | 2023 | +2.01% | -1.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Sweden | 2.58 | 2023 | +4.48% | -2.4% | View data |
