In 2023, Germany led in natural gas consumption across the food, beverages, and tobacco sectors in Europe, with a modest increase of 0.88% from the previous year. France and the United Kingdom showed declines at -1.3% and -0.19% respectively, while notable growth was observed in Belgium, Spain, and Ireland at 2.35%, 1.92%, and 2.65% respectively. Bulgaria led in growth at 7.63%, followed by Finland and Bosnia and Herzegovina with increases of 7.19% and 10.03%, highlighting possible infrastructure or economic shifts. Most countries saw relatively stable or slightly negative changes.
The next five years could witness continued moderate growth driven by gradual economic recovery and potential shifts towards more sustainable practices in energy consumption. Monitoring policy changes, renewable energy integration, and technological advancements will be key to understanding trends in this sector across Europe.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sectors Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.03 | 2023 | +1.16% | +0.88% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.45 | 2023 | +0.59% | -1.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.23 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 9.09 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 7.09 | 2023 | +2.35% | +2.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.01 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.1 | 2023 | +2.49% | +0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.52 | 2023 | -6.79% | -7.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.23 | 2023 | -0.013% | -0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.13 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.86% | View data |
