United Kingdom: Biofuels Annual

The United Kingdom (UK) is a significant market for biofuels, for road fuel use of bioethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel, as well as other uses as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel expands. The UK has maintained a strong connection to the European Union (EU) market and some regulatory similarities since Brexit. UK demand is primarily driven by the government's decarbonization policy, namely the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) and evolving sustainability standards. The UK remains a significant importer of biofuels, particularly from China, the United States, Southeast Asia, and Brazil. However, these trends may be impacted by UK trade policies and decarbonization goals in the coming years. While the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate is gradually reducing the role of biofuels in the road transport sector, 2025 marks a turning point as advanced fuels-particularly SAF and renewable diesel-see accelerated growth in aviation and heavy-duty transport, offsetting declines in traditional road fuel use.