Germany leads European primary solid biofuels consumption at 12.88 TJ, closely followed by France (9.87 TJ), Poland (9.39 TJ), and Italy (8.5 TJ). Finland and Sweden both hover around 6.7 TJ. Smaller consumers include Denmark (1.19 TJ) and Latvia (1.1 TJ), with Malta and Iceland almost negligible. Slovakia and Serbia show significant year-on-year growth at 20.02% and 11.04%, respectively. In contrast, Iceland plummeted by 58%, and Luxembourg decreased by 4.58%. The United Kingdom and Norway experienced notable increases of 3.76% and 5.17%.
Future trends to watch include strong growth in Eastern Europe, driven by Slovakia and Serbia, and emerging resilience in Scandinavian markets like Norway and Sweden. Advancements in biofuel technologies and supportive policies may further enhance biofuel consumption across Europe.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 12.88 | 2023 | +1.15% | +2.4% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9.87 | 2023 | +0.074% | +0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 9.39 | 2023 | +3.08% | -0.43% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 8.5 | 2023 | +0.6% | +1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 6.71 | 2023 | +1.17% | +0.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6.7 | 2023 | +0.88% | +1.87% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 4.47 | 2023 | +3.68% | +3.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.45 | 2023 | +0.059% | +0.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 4.17 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3.94 | 2023 | +0.66% | +1.74% | View data |