In 2023, Sweden and Finland led European primary solid biofuels final consumption in the paper, pulp, and printing sectors, holding the largest shares. Both countries saw modest increases of 1.82% and 0.37%, respectively. Notably, Hungary experienced significant growth at 18.64%, while Bulgaria and Poland faced declines of 8.43% and 6.75%, respectively. Germany's consumption decreased by 3.92%, contrasting with rising shares for the United Kingdom and Czech Republic at 5.41% and 6.73%. Smaller markets like Romania, Ukraine, and Latvia showed major growth but from low baselines.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in biofuel efficiency and increased policy support across Europe. Environmental regulations are likely to drive consumption growth, particularly in sustainable industries like paper and pulp. Conversely, economic uncertainty could temper demand shifts. Scandinavian countries are expected to maintain dominance, but watch for improvements in Eastern European countries, supported by developmental investments.
Top countries in Primary Solid Biofuels Final Consumption in Paper, Pulp and Printing Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 29.66 | 2023 | +0.65% | +1.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 28.39 | 2023 | +1.61% | +0.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 5.84 | 2023 | -1.2% | -0.53% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 5.62 | 2023 | +1.35% | +1.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 4.98 | 2023 | +9.56% | +3.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.48 | 2023 | +2.56% | -6.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.26 | 2023 | +0.36% | +0.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.82 | 2023 | +5.31% | +5.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Germany | 3.18 | 2023 | +0.0055% | -3.92% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.69 | 2023 | +2.65% | +6.73% | View data |
