In 2023, Norway remained the leading exporter of natural gas in Europe, although it experienced a slight decline of 0.46%. The Netherlands also saw a smaller drop of 0.31%. Conversely, France and Belgium witnessed significant growth, increasing by 20.19% and 26.69% respectively. Notably, Romania's exports surged by 128.61%, marking the highest growth. At the other end, Bulgaria and Slovenia saw the most significant declines, dropping by 10.5% and 18.17% respectively.
Looking ahead to 2024, significant trends include continued shifts in export dynamics with potential increases from countries like France and Belgium, driven by diversification and geopolitical factors. Norway's dominance may challenge further as smaller players expand their infrastructure and export capacities. Environmental incentives and policies may also play a pivotal role in shaping future natural gas exports.
Top countries in Natural Gas Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 1,150,700 | 2023 | +1.64% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 203,850 | 2023 | +6.98% | -0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 93,930 | 2023 | +2.61% | +20.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 69,770 | 2023 | -3.48% | -1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 43,530 | 2023 | +4.75% | +26.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 30,480 | 2023 | +0.0086% | -1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 18,020 | 2023 | +43.92% | +128.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 16,900 | 2023 | -2.52% | +1.07% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 16,140 | 2023 | +21.48% | +19.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 12,510 | 2023 | +2.17% | View data |
