In 2023, the United Kingdom stood as the largest importer of aviation fuel in Europe, surpassing Spain and France. While Germany witnessed a slight decrease in import volume, Spain and Norway showed significant import increases of 3.27% and 7.31%, respectively. Notably, Malta's imports surged by 54.44%, reflecting increased demand or operational needs. On the other hand, Luxembourg and Cyprus experienced contractions in import volume, with Cyprus's volume decreasing by 25.85%. Over the last two years, Denmark and Belgium also saw declining trends, contrasting with mild growth in Italy, Finland, and Greece.
Looking towards the future, attention should be given to geopolitical factors affecting supply routes, technological advancements in sustainable aviation fuel, and regulatory shifts towards greener alternatives. Monitoring these elements could provide insights into further shifts in import dynamics across European countries.
Top countries in Aviation Fuel Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 8,080 | 2023 | +1.09% | +0.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 6,240 | 2023 | +21.7% | +3.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 5,380 | 2023 | +14.27% | +1.32% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 4,320 | 2023 | +14.19% | -0.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 1,100 | 2023 | +16.78% | +1.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,020 | 2023 | +13.38% | +0.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Norway | 949 | 2023 | +26.7% | +7.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Luxembourg | 903.42 | 2023 | +1.57% | -5.49% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 793.59 | 2023 | +18.38% | +6.09% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 630.56 | 2023 | +15.49% | -0.25% | View data |