The 2023 European Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) opening stock saw significant fluctuations among countries. The Netherlands leads with 296.59 thousand metric tons, hitting a 13.91% increase from the previous year. The United Kingdom and Hungary showed moderate increases, 1.64% and 4.91% respectively. Ukraine witnessed a mild rise of 4.56%. Notably, Croatia's opening stock grew by 149.66%, the most substantial percentage increase. Romania had a slight rise at 0.18%, while Serbia surged by 47.8%, along with Slovenia's minimal stock presence.
Future trends suggest monitoring the Netherlands for continued leadership and Croatia's rapid growth, potentially impacting regional dynamics. Efforts to stabilize and optimize supply chains across these nations will be crucial, particularly with the geopolitical influences and environmental regulations affecting production and storage capacities.
Top countries in Natural Gas Liquids Opening Stock by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 296.59 | 2023 | +17.71% | +13.91% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 141 | 2023 | 0% | +1.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 122 | 2023 | +5.17% | +4.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 35 | 2023 | +6.06% | +4.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Croatia | 9.7 | 2023 | +8.99% | +149.66% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 2.63 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 0.66 | 2023 | +1.69% | +47.8% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 0.02 | 2021 | +42.86% | View data |
