Germany leads European natural gas imports with 82.07 MTOE in 2023, trailed by Italy and France. Significant variations from 2023 include Ireland's sharp increase (14.3%) and Ukraine's steep decline (-27.17%). Denmark's import surged dramatically by 45.08%, while Norway registered a near doubling of imports. Over five years, steady CAGR is noted across most countries, suggesting a stable upward demand. Ukraine's recent decline warrants attention given geopolitical factors impacting energy supplies. Additionally, smaller countries like Latvia, Moldova, and Estonia are experiencing slight reductions in imports.
Future trends to monitor: shifting geopolitical alliances impacting supply routes, the EU's energy diversification strategies to reduce reliance on single-source imports, and the push towards renewable alternatives potentially impacting future natural gas demand.
Top countries in Natural Gas Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 82,070 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 61,590 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 48,760 | 2023 | +4.57% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 43,400 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 34,040 | 2023 | +5.19% | +2.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 24,910 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 18,560 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 16,220 | 2023 | +2.98% | +4.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 9,430 | 2023 | +9.63% | +7.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 7,810 | 2023 | +7.98% | +3.41% | View data |
