In 2023, Germany led Europe's natural gas consumption in the non-ferrous metal sector at 20.3 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, despite a slight -0.24% decrease from 2022. Spain and Ireland followed, with Spain seeing a notable increase of 5.26%, and Ireland growing by 1.75%. Greece experienced the most significant rise, up 17.74% from the previous year, signaling heightened industrial activity. Conversely, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lithuania saw the steepest declines at -23.84% and -45.86%, respectively. The data reflects varied consumption trends across Europe, with some countries increasing their reliance on natural gas amid sectoral expansions.
Looking forward, the European natural gas market in the non-ferrous metal sector will likely face evolving dynamics. Key trends to monitor include technological advancements in energy efficiency, alternative energy adoption, and policy shifts aimed at reducing carbon footprints. Additionally, geopolitical factors and global gas supply fluctuations could significantly impact consumption patterns across European countries, particularly in response to energy security challenges and green transition objectives.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Non-Ferrous Metal Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.3 | 2023 | +2.38% | -0.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.49 | 2023 | +5.04% | +5.26% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 10.08 | 2023 | +2.73% | +1.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.64 | 2023 | +0.064% | +0.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 7.05 | 2023 | +2.43% | +17.74% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.1 | 2023 | +5.8% | -1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.59 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.45 | 2023 | +0.74% | -0.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 4.34 | 2023 | +4.22% | +4.44% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 3.89 | 2023 | +2.72% | -0.78% | View data |
