In 2023, Sweden led European Gross Heat Production from Primary Solid Biofuels with a 19.17 GWh share, followed by Finland and Denmark. Significant growth in this sector was especially observed in Luxembourg (41.71% increase) and the Netherlands (27.3%), while Italy and Lithuania saw a decline. Key players such as France and Germany showed modest changes, with France experiencing a slight dip. Sweden's negligible increase denotes a mature market position, whereas emerging contributors like Serbia saw impressive growth, albeit from lower baselines.
Future trends to watch include increasing shifts towards biofuels due to sustainability goals. Growth is anticipated to continue in Nordic countries, with potential expansive market opportunities in Eastern Europe as technological adoption improves and EU policy supports biofuel use.
Top countries in Gross Heat Production from Primary Solid Biofuels Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 19.17 | 2023 | +4.18% | +1.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 13.13 | 2023 | +2.59% | +2.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Denmark | 12.34 | 2023 | +4.05% | +4.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.67 | 2023 | -2.76% | -1.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 7.48 | 2023 | +2.79% | +2.67% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ukraine | 5.7 | 2023 | +0.3% | +0.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 4.63 | 2023 | +1.14% | +1.97% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.95 | 2023 | +15.23% | +27.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.55 | 2023 | +3.25% | +8.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 3.44 | 2023 | -2.55% | -2.73% | View data |
