Imports of biofuels by partner country in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020): Imports of biofuels by partner country was 9,310 Thousand tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9,310 Thousand tonnes
Change on year
up 3.2%
Rank
1st
of 3 regions
All-time high
12,160 Thousand tonnes
in 2021
All-time low
0 Thousand tonnes
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Imports of biofuels by partner country in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of biofuels by partner country in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) stood at 9,310 Thousand tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 54.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of biofuels by partner country in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) peaked at 12,160 Thousand tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 Thousand tonnes, in 1990.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of biofuels by partner country in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), year by year
| Year | Thousand tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 6 Thousand tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 13 Thousand tonnes | +116.7% |
| 1996 | 28 Thousand tonnes | +115.4% |
| 1997 | 35 Thousand tonnes | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 46 Thousand tonnes | +31.4% |
| 1999 | 69 Thousand tonnes | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 123 Thousand tonnes | +78.3% |
| 2001 | 232 Thousand tonnes | +88.6% |
| 2002 | 282 Thousand tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2003 | 385 Thousand tonnes | +36.5% |
| 2004 | 545.21 Thousand tonnes | +41.6% |
| 2005 | 1,159 Thousand tonnes | +112.6% |
| 2006 | 1,798 Thousand tonnes | +55.1% |
| 2007 | 1,668 Thousand tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 1,608 Thousand tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 2,309 Thousand tonnes | +43.6% |
| 2010 | 3,450 Thousand tonnes | +49.5% |
| 2011 | 3,684 Thousand tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 5,716 Thousand tonnes | +55.2% |
| 2013 | 6,888 Thousand tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2014 | 6,011 Thousand tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2015 | 5,423 Thousand tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 6,019 Thousand tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 6,905 Thousand tonnes | +14.7% |
| 2018 | 7,871 Thousand tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2019 | 8,622 Thousand tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 9,520 Thousand tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2021 | 12,160 Thousand tonnes | +27.7% |
| 2022 | 10,104 Thousand tonnes | -16.9% |
| 2023 | 9,017 Thousand tonnes | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 9,310 Thousand tonnes | +3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19.7 Thousand tonnes | 0 Thousand tonnes | 69 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,011 Thousand tonnes | 123 Thousand tonnes | 2,309 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,059 Thousand tonnes | 3,450 Thousand tonnes | 8,622 Thousand tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,022 Thousand tonnes | 9,017 Thousand tonnes | 12,160 Thousand tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)
- 1 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 8,847 Thousand tonnes compare
- 1 United Kingdom 8,847 Thousand tonnes compare
- 3 Denmark 2,943 Thousand tonnes compare
- 4 Italy 1,838 Thousand tonnes compare
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- Passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine 263.85 million Number (2025)
- Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity 436,961 Gigawatt-hour (2025)
- Gross production of electricity and derived heat from non-combustible 356,670 Gigawatt-hour (2025)
- New passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size 10.94 million Number (2025)
- Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country 76,154 Thousand tonnes (2024)
- Exports of solid fossil fuels by partner country 19,132 Thousand tonnes (2024)
- Imports of natural gas by partner country 330,639 Million cubic metres (2024)
- Exports of natural gas by partner country 52,248 Million cubic metres (2024)
- Liquid biofuels production capacities 6,789 Thousand tonnes per year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of biofuels by partner country in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
- Imports of biofuels by partner country in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) was 9,310 Thousand tonnes in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of biofuels by partner country recorded in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
- The highest recorded value was 12,160 Thousand tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of biofuels by partner country recorded in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Thousand tonnes in 1990.
- How does European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank for imports of biofuels by partner country?
- European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st out of 3 regions with data for 2024.
- Is imports of biofuels by partner country rising or falling in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of biofuels by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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