Demand for German biodiesel waned significantly in the first half of 2016. At just over 570,000 tonnes, exports to other European countries was down just about one fifth from the 2015 reference period. Above all, countries that absorbed only small amounts the previous year bought even less in 2016. By contrast, sales to the main destinations, such as the Netherlands and Poland, increased. At the same time, Germany imported more biodiesel from abroad. At 390,000 tonnes, the rise
Biodiesel trade gap has narrowed
Demand for German biodiesel waned significantly in the first half of 2016. At just over 570,000 tonnes, exports to other European countries was down just about one fifth from the 2015 reference period. Above all, countries that absorbed only small amounts the previous year bought even less in 2016. By contrast, sales to the main destinations, such as the Netherlands and Poland, increased. At the same time, Germany imported more biodiesel from abroad. At 390,000 tonnes, the rise