In 2023, Germany led European countries in primary solid biofuels consumption, with a share of 12.17 terajoules, marking a 2.23% year-on-year increase. France and Sweden followed, with moderate growth of 0.46% and 1.78% respectively. Significant consumption rises were noted in Slovakia (12.35%) and the Netherlands (16.12%), while Romania and Ukraine experienced declines, with Romania down by 2.61% year-on-year and Ukraine drastically dropping by 74.6%.
Future trends to watch include the rapid growth seen in countries like Luxembourg, Macedonia, and Montenegro, which may signal a shift towards more diversified biofuel consumption across smaller or historically less active biofuel markets in Europe. Monitoring technological advancements and regulatory changes will also be critical for assessing future consumption patterns in this sector.
Top countries in Calculated Inland Consumption of Primary Solid Biofuels Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 12.17 | 2023 | +2.57% | +2.23% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 8.99 | 2023 | +4.56% | +0.46% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 8.69 | 2023 | +1.9% | +1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.21 | 2023 | +4.19% | +4.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 7.92 | 2023 | +5.89% | +0.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.7 | 2023 | +3.44% | -0.83% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 7.12 | 2023 | +2.42% | -0.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 4.46 | 2023 | +0.87% | +1.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 4.16 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.99% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3.18 | 2023 | +3.34% | +4.54% | View data |
