The primary solid biofuels final consumption in the industry in the Netherlands has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. Between 2013 and 2018, consumption witnessed a peak in 2015 with minor fluctuations, followed by a decline reaching its lowest in 2019 and 2020. However, from 2021 onwards, we observed a modest recovery with a year-on-year increase standing at 3.51 thousand terajoules in 2023. The CAGR over the last five years indicated a gradual average annual decline of -2.05%.
Looking ahead, the forecasted data show a gradual and stable increase in biofuel consumption from 2024 to 2028, with an anticipated CAGR of 1.26%, amounting to a 6.45% total increase over the five years. Future trends to watch include advancements in biofuel technologies, government policies promoting clean energy, and the impact of economic conditions on industrial energy consumption.