The bioenergy consumption in rail transport across Europe in 2023 reflected diverse regional developments. Germany led the sector with a substantial 3.86% increase, while the United Kingdom saw the highest increment of 6.9%. In contrast, notable decreases were seen in Italy (-0.4%) and Belgium (-13.24%). Emerging players like Lithuania and Ukraine showed growth with increases of 14.18% and 17.69%, respectively. Smaller markets like Bosnia and Herzegovina witnessed the most dramatic surge at 65.72% despite low absolute numbers.
Looking ahead, the focus will be on sustainable energy policies and technological advancements driving bioenergy use in rail transport. Countries like Germany and the UK are expected to continue their positive trajectories, potentially influencing neighboring regions. Emerging markets and smaller nations may see varied growth stemming from infrastructure investments and regulatory adaptations. The movement towards greener energy solutions in transport may encourage further growth and integration of bioenergy within national and pan-European transport strategies.
Top countries in Bioenergy Final Consumption in Rail Transport Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 31.09 | 2023 | +3.48% | +3.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 16.74 | 2023 | +4.71% | +6.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 8.78 | 2023 | +2.26% | -0.4% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.58 | 2023 | +4.93% | +1.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 4.53 | 2023 | +4.93% | +0.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.19 | 2023 | +2.61% | +14.3% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 4.02 | 2023 | +2.78% | +2.4% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 3.65 | 2023 | +8.58% | +0.94% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.46 | 2023 | +1.14% | -2.59% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 3.43 | 2023 | +0.072% | +3.26% | View data |
