Italy continues to dominate the European market for natural gas passenger cars, significantly outpacing other countries, with Germany trailing behind in volume. Noteworthy growth was observed in Spain, Finland, and France, suggesting potential emerging markets. However, some countries like the Netherlands experienced a decline, indicating market volatility. Luxembourg exited the natural gas car market entirely.
Countries like Moldova and Sweden saw double-digit growth rates, highlighting regional interest. In contrast, Hungary and the Netherlands faced challenges with market contraction. Over the past five years, there is a steady interest in natural gas vehicles across most countries, with diverse annual percentage changes.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in natural gas vehicles, increased environmental regulations, potential government incentives, and shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable mobility. These factors may drive growth in underdeveloped markets and propel innovations in thriving regions such as Italy and Spain.
Top countries in Number of Natural Gas Passenger Cars by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 1,009,000 | 2023 | +1.01% | +1.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 82,080 | 2023 | +1.79% | +0.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 23,930 | 2023 | +5.01% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Moldova | 15,970 | 2023 | +7.65% | +13.52% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 15,410 | 2023 | +5.09% | +15.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 13,480 | 2023 | +12.16% | +65.66% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 10,390 | 2023 | +4.22% | +11.96% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 8,330 | 2023 | +13.45% | +57.56% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 7,680 | 2023 | -7.64% | -6.03% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 5,590 | 2023 | +0.25% | +0.09% | View data |
