Germany leads the European wood and wood products sector in natural gas consumption, followed by Spain and France. While Germany and France experienced consumption declines of -1.53% and -2.03%, respectively, in 2023, Spain achieved modest growth of 2.03%. Significant increases were seen in Ireland and Greece, with consumption surging by 41.57% and 40.13%. Italy's consumption increase of 12.37% contrasts sharply with Hungary's decline of -23.53%. Although Latvia and Slovenia experienced significant decreases of -10.78% and -27.28%, Poland's consumption rose by 4.79%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of EU energy transition policies on natural gas demand, potential fluctuations from geopolitical tensions, and technological advancements in energy efficiency. Monitoring these factors can offer insights into the consumption patterns of natural gas in the wood and wood products sector across Europe.
Top countries in Wood and Wood Products Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,350 | 2023 | -0.83% | -1.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 960.99 | 2023 | +6.1% | +2.03% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 880 | 2023 | +4.68% | -2.03% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 675.58 | 2023 | +2.76% | -1.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 660.33 | 2023 | +3.88% | +12.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 598.17 | 2023 | +3.03% | +4.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 535.53 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 289.4 | 2023 | +1.21% | -6.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 279.75 | 2023 | +2.74% | +1.29% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 203.33 | 2023 | +27.38% | +41.57% | View data |
