EU green energy trade data for 2025 shows dominance of imports

According to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday, the European Union's imports of solar panels, biofuels, and wind turbines reached 11.4 billion euros in 2025, significantly outpacing exports, which totaled 4.6 billion euros. China remains the primary supplier, accounting for 98.6% of EU solar panel imports and serving as the largest provider of wind turbines. Solar panels represented the largest import category at 8 billion euros, though their value dropped by 27.7% compared to 2024, likely due to a decrease in average prices as the volume fell by only 4%.

Biofuel imports amounted to 2.7 billion euros, marking a decline of 7.9% in value and 11.6% in volume. Conversely, wind turbine imports saw a surge of 40.6% in value, reaching 700 million euros, with volume increasing by 69%. Regarding exports, the EU primarily traded wind turbines, which generated 3.1 billion euros—a 10.8% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, solar panel exports were valued at 500 million euros, and biofuel exports reached 1 billion euros, the latter experiencing a significant 45.9% decline in value. The data highlights a continued heavy reliance on external markets, particularly China, for core components of the European green energy transition.