The European agriculture and forestry sector's consumption of natural gas in 2023 was predominantly dominated by the Netherlands, followed by Belgium and Germany. The Netherlands experienced a decrease in its consumption share, whereas Belgium and Poland saw significant increases. Other notable increases occurred in Greece, Finland, and Luxembourg, each showing remarkable upward trends. Conversely, Romania and Bulgaria experienced declines. Overall, countries like France, Italy, Hungary, and Slovakia showed moderate growth in natural gas consumption in the sector.
Future trends to monitor include the rate of adoption of greener technologies in the agriculture and forestry sectors across Europe. This transition could impact the consumption patterns of natural gas. Additionally, geopolitical factors and economic recovery efforts post-pandemic could further influence the energy preferences and consumption in these sectors.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 48.99 | 2023 | -1.56% | -2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 10.05 | 2023 | +3.37% | +7.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.64 | 2023 | +2.43% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.68 | 2023 | +1.47% | +4.13% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.04 | 2023 | +7.5% | +5.45% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.26 | 2023 | +2.05% | +4.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.61 | 2023 | +1.49% | +6.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 3.25 | 2023 | +2.46% | +1.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.28 | 2023 | -7.16% | -3.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1.8 | 2023 | -2.48% | -1.04% | View data |
