Germany remains the largest consumer of natural gas in the European chemical and petrochemical sector, with modest growth in 2023. France and the UK have seen declining usage. Italy shows significant growth, while Romania and Bulgaria have declining consumption. Notably, Poland and the Czech Republic exhibit robust increases. Smaller countries like Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina report high growth rates, albeit from lower bases.
Future trends to watch include the shift towards renewable energy, which could influence natural gas consumption. Additionally, geopolitical factors and the EU’s energy transition goals may result in increased efficiency and decreased reliance on natural gas in the sector.
Top countries in Chemical and Petrochemical Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 64,620 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 34,740 | 2023 | -0.57% | -0.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 31,660 | 2023 | +2.01% | +1.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 24,940 | 2023 | +1.56% | +2.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 18,810 | 2023 | +11.36% | +11.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 17,020 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 15,920 | 2023 | -2.74% | -2.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 5,710 | 2023 | +1.46% | +2.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 5,140 | 2023 | +2.01% | +4.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 4,600 | 2023 | -34.83% | -7.5% | View data |
