In 2023, Germany led Europe's primary solid biofuels consumption with 14.63 Mtoe, followed by France (10.73 Mtoe) and Sweden (10.26 Mtoe). The UK and Poland showed moderate biofuel consumption at around 9.6 Mtoe each, with Finland and Italy slightly trailing. Year's growth for Germany was 2.77%, whereas the UK experienced a notable increase of 4.83%. The Netherlands grew substantially by 23.51%, while Hungary and Bulgaria showed opposite trends at -0.31% and 6.66% respectively. Iceland recorded a dramatic decline of 59.02%.
Looking ahead, European countries may focus on further reducing carbon emissions by increasing biofuel consumption. Policy changes, technological advancements, and environmental concerns will potentially drive further growth in the solid biofuels sector, especially in Germany, the Netherlands, and emerging markets in Eastern Europe. Monitoring policy shifts, renewable energy incentives, and innovation in biofuel technologies will be key to understanding future consumption patterns across the continent.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Gross Inland Consumption by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 14,630 | 2023 | +3% | +2.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 10,730 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.88% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 10,260 | 2023 | +1.28% | +1.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9,610 | 2023 | +4.19% | +4.83% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 9,590 | 2023 | +2.18% | +0.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 9,450 | 2023 | +1.5% | +1.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 9,180 | 2023 | +1.92% | +1.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 5,350 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 5,140 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 3,890 | 2023 | +3.09% | +5.49% | View data |
