Energy
Biomass Energy by Country 2025
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5 Countries that Produce the Most Biofuel
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Country | Biofuel Production 2024 (BOEs/day)↓ | Avg Annual Biofuel Growth Rate 2024 | Biofuel Growth Rate (2014-2024) | Biofuel Growth Rate (2013-2023) | |
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 | United States | 856K | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3.6% |
 | Brazil | 510K | 7.9% | 4.5% | 3.8% |
 | Indonesia | 205K | 5.7% | 13.3% | 16.7% |
 | China | 106K | 30.3% | 8.4% | 6.3% |
 | India | 70K | 25.9% | 30.4% | 26.9% |
 | Germany | 66K | -4.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
 | Thailand | 39K | -1% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
 | Netherlands | 39K | -3.8% | 1.6% | 3% |
 | Canada | 33K | 39.1% | 4.2% | 2.3% |
 | Argentina | 31K | 23.9% | -4.6% | -4.3% |
 | France | 29K | -12.3% | -4.6% | -3% |
 | Spain | 29K | 2.4% | 4.2% | 7.3% |
 | Italy | 20K | 0.7% | 7.5% | 10.2% |
 | Poland | 20K | 0.8% | 3.8% | 4.5% |
 | Colombia | 17K | 11.5% | 3% | 2.5% |
 | Sweden | 17K | 62.1% | 14.6% | 5.1% |
 | United Kingdom | 14K | -7.6% | 6.7% | 3.6% |
 | South Korea | 14K | 9.3% | 6.9% | 6.1% |
 | Finland | 11K | 8.1% | 4.6% | 10.4% |
 | Belgium | 10K | 2.5% | -1.2% | -0.5% |
 | Austria | 8K | 0.9% | 2.2% | |
 | Portugal | 5K | -13.8% | -1.3% | 0.7% |
 | Australia | 2K | 5.4% | -7.1% | -6.7% |
 | Mexico | 1K | |||
| Total | 2.2M |
- All production values displayed use the unit “barrels of oil equivalent” (BOEs) per day
- In addition to the country-specific data displayed, the following country groups collectively contributed in 2023:
- Other Asia Pacific produced 47 units, with a 2.8% annual growth rate for 2023 and a decade average of 5.3%, up from 46 units in 2022
- Other Europe reached 41 units, growing 2.8% annually in 2023 and 4.8% over the decade, up from 40 in 2022
- Other South and Central America maintained 11 units, with 0.8% growth in 2023 but a 6.4% decade average
Biomass comes from plants and animals. It is an organic material. It stores energy collected from the sun. For example, a pile of wood cut from trees is a storehouse of the sun’s energy that can be used when the wood is burned. The trees grow by using sunlight in a process called photosynthesis. This converts the sun’s energy into creating wood cellulose as the tree grows.
Another definition of biomass is the amount of living organisms in a specific area, measured by weight or volume per area.
Biomass may be burned or processed and converted into refined fuel. An example of converted biomass is corn, processed into the liquid fuel, ethanol. Biomass does not mean the energy source is sustainable or less polluting. For example, coal is a type of biomass.
Top Countries for Biofuel Production and Biomass Energy Use
Biomass energy is used to create biofuel in many countries. Here are the top six countries for biofuel production and biomass energy use.
1. United States
The United States creates ethanol from corn and uses this biofuel to produce electricity and to blend with gasoline for transportation use. In 2024, the US biofuel production stood at 856,000 barrels of oil equivalent (BOEs) per day.
The United States also makes broad use of solid biomass, mainly by burning wood and wood waste to generate heat and electricity. Biomass supplies about 5% of the nation’s total energy, primarily used by the wood products and paper industries.
2. Brazil
The second-largest biofuel producer at 510,000 BOEs per day, Brazil uses the waste from sugarcane harvesting to produce fuel that power plants burn to create electricity.
Brazil is one of the world leaders in biomass use thanks largely to its long-established sugarcane ethanol industry. This process is more efficient and cost-effective than trying to produce ethanol from corn. Ethanol used in Brazil accounts for around 25% of the fuel used for transportation.
3. Indonesia
In 2024, Indonesia produced about 205,000 BOEs per day, mainly from palm oil. Government blending mandates have made Indonesia one of the world’s top biodiesel producers and reduced its reliance on imported fuels.
Indonesia also uses solid biomass—such as wood, crop waste, and coconut shells—for cooking and power generation, especially in rural areas, making it a key part of the nation’s renewable energy mix.
4. China
In 2024, China produced about 106,000 barrels of BOEs per day in biofuels, largely from corn and waste oils. The country continues expanding its ethanol and biodiesel programs to curb emissions and reduce dependence on imported oil.
China is also a major user of biomass for power generation, relying on agricultural residues, forestry waste, and biogas. Biomass energy supports rural electrification and complements the nation’s broader shift toward renewable energy.
5. India
In 2024, India produced about 70,000 BOEs per day in biofuels, primarily from sugarcane molasses and non-edible vegetable oils. The government’s National Biofuel Policy continues to drive ethanol blending in petrol and expand biodiesel production to reduce fossil fuel imports.
India also relies heavily on agricultural residues and wood pellets for electricity generation and heating. Biomass is a vital rural energy source here, powering small industries and supporting millions of households where grid access is limited.
6. Germany
In 2024, Germany produced about 66,000 BOEs per day in biofuels, mainly from rapeseed oil and waste cooking oil. As one of Europe’s largest biofuel producers, Germany blends biodiesel and bioethanol into transport fuels to meet EU renewable energy targets.
Germany also makes extensive use of solid biomass, including wood pellets and agricultural residues, for heating and electricity generation. Biomass plays a key role in the country’s Energiewende (energy transition), helping to replace fossil fuels with renewable sources.
