In 2023, Germany remained the leader in European bioenergy consumption in the wood and wood products sector with a value of 16.2 thousand gigawatt-hours, showing a modest growth of 2.3% year-on-year. Poland recorded the highest year-on-year growth among major consumers at 6.82%, reaching 10.55 thousand gigawatt-hours. Sweden, Spain, Latvia, and Finland followed, with Latvia exhibiting a notable 4.41% growth. France experienced a decline of 3.66%, while other countries such as Italy, Belgium, and Romania showed slight increases. The United Kingdom and Malta faced sharp declines of -51.83% and -16.74%, respectively.
Future trends to watch:
- Emerging countries like Ukraine and Estonia, which posted substantial increases of 22.6% and 10.41% in 2023, are set to become significant players.
- Smaller nations such as Bulgaria and Slovenia could see continued growth, given their respective rises of 4.46% and 7.6%.
- Monitoring the integration of advanced bioenergy technologies could be crucial for maintaining and accelerating growth across Europe.
- Key sustainability and regulatory frameworks implemented by the EU may impact future trends and encourage further adoption of bioenergy solutions.
Top countries in Bioenergy Final Consumption in Wood and Wood Products Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 16,200 | 2023 | +2.3% | +2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 10,550 | 2023 | +4.55% | +6.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 5,480 | 2023 | +0.7% | +2.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 5,250 | 2023 | +1.91% | +0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Latvia | 5,140 | 2023 | +3.56% | +4.41% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4,190 | 2023 | -0.014% | +2.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 4,160 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.21% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 3,680 | 2023 | -2.47% | -3.66% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 2,340 | 2023 | +2.35% | +1.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2,280 | 2023 | +2.77% | +1.58% | View data |