In 2023, the United Kingdom led European primary solid biofuel imports with 27.7 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, showing a healthy growth of 6.83%. The Netherlands and Latvia experienced notable increases of 80.16% and 29.23%, respectively. In contrast, Italy, Germany, and Belgium saw declines in their imports. Finland also registered a significant upswing of 18.49%. Over the past five years, noticeable annual growth is observed in countries like Kosovo and Estonia, both reporting increases exceeding 20%.
For future trends, watch for policy shifts impacting biofuel imports, technological advancements enhancing biofuel efficiency, and geopolitical influences shaping supply chains. These factors could alter European countries' import dynamics and market share for biofuels.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Imports Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 27.7 | 2023 | +4.68% | +6.83% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 14.45 | 2023 | +22.11% | +80.16% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 14.41 | 2023 | +7.32% | +8.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.31 | 2023 | +2% | -1.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 6.12 | 2023 | +0.94% | -2.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 4.33 | 2023 | +14.53% | +29.23% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.03 | 2023 | +2.25% | -4.81% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 3.89 | 2023 | +5.54% | +18.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.5 | 2023 | +1.91% | +0.018% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.39 | 2023 | +9.44% | +10.76% | View data |