The data indicates a continuous growth in China's import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from 2024 to 2028, starting at 69.675 billion kilograms in 2024 and reaching 83.365 billion kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year growth rates from 2023 to 2024 are unavailable, but the subsequent annual growth rates are approximately 5.07% for 2025, 4.72% for 2026, 4.44% for 2027, and 4.15% for 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecasted period is estimated at around 4.64%.
Future trends to watch include China's energy policy shifts towards more sustainable energy sources and the geopolitical implications affecting LNG supply security. Additionally, monitoring technological advancements in LNG infrastructure could play a crucial role in the efficiency and capacity of LNG imports.