The European natural gas export landscape is diverse, with Norway leading significantly at 98.94 Mtoe, followed by the Netherlands and France, both actively boosting their exports. In 2023, France and Belgium saw notable growth, with increases of 21.07% and 27.95% respectively, while Romania showed a dramatic surge of 128.61%. Conversely, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Slovenia experienced declines. Over the past five years, the CAGR indicates steady growth for several smaller exporters like Lithuania and Sweden, reflecting a shift in production capacities and strategic alignments within Europe’s energy framework.
Future trends to watch include:
- Continued strategic shifts in production and export capacities among European countries.
- Potential geopolitical influences impacting natural gas supply routes.
- Technological advancements and investment trends shaping the export capabilities.
Top countries in Natural Gas Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 98,940 | 2023 | +1.64% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 17,530 | 2023 | +6.98% | -0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8,380 | 2023 | +4.43% | +21.07% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6,000 | 2023 | -3.48% | -1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 3,930 | 2023 | +7.32% | +27.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 2,620 | 2023 | +0.0086% | -1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 1,550 | 2023 | +43.92% | +128.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 1,460 | 2023 | -2.22% | +1.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,390 | 2023 | +21.54% | +19.66% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 1,040 | 2023 | +5.43% | +26.18% | View data |