The analysis of European natural gas consumption in the industry sector reflects that Germany leads, consuming 23.09 terajoules, with France, Spain, and Italy following. Recent trends indicate modest consumption shifts, with Portugal and Greece displaying significant increases, at 3.22% and 10.3%, respectively. Ukraine and Romania experienced notable declines, reflecting geopolitical factors' impact. Germany maintains its dominance with a slight increase, while countries like France and the UK saw decreases in usage.
Future trends to watch include the continued integration of renewable energy sources, impacting gas consumption rates. Eastern European countries might increase gas usage due to industrial growth, balancing efforts while aiming for greener alternatives.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.09 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 11.55 | 2023 | -1.11% | -1.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10.48 | 2023 | +2.41% | +1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.13 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.52 | 2023 | -1.38% | -1.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.85 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.93 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.69 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.19 | 2023 | +1.1% | +0.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.49 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.25% | View data |