In 2023, Germany led European natural gas consumption in the non-ferrous metal sector, followed by Spain and Ireland. Noteworthy growth was observed in Greece, Portugal, and Bulgaria, while significant declines occurred in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lithuania. Over the past two years, consumption trends varied between slight declines in major economies like France and Italy and moderate growth in others.
Future trends to watch include the impact of energy transition policies and technological advancements in energy efficiency. Additionally, ongoing shifts towards renewable energy could influence the demand for natural gas in the non-ferrous metal sector across Europe.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Non-Ferrous Metal Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 10,050 | 2023 | +3.14% | +0.036% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 5,540 | 2023 | +4.38% | +4.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 4,970 | 2023 | +3.16% | +1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 4,420 | 2023 | -1.03% | -1.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 3,450 | 2023 | +2.43% | +17.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 2,980 | 2023 | +5.94% | -1.98% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 2,730 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2,260 | 2023 | +1.3% | +0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2,020 | 2023 | +5.52% | +0.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 1,860 | 2023 | +0.0073% | +1.72% | View data |
