In 2023, Europe's natural gas export landscape saw Norway leading substantially with 98.94 million tonnes of oil equivalent, albeit with a slight decline of 0.46% year-on-year. Belgium and Romania emerged as standout performers, experiencing significant export growth of 27.94% and 128.61%, respectively. France and Poland also showed robust growth at 20.76% and 19.76%. Meanwhile, countries like the UK, Spain, and Croatia registered declines in exports.
Future trends to watch include:
- Norway's continued dominance, but potentially slower growth.
- An upsurge in Belgian and Romanian exports driven by increased demand.
- Potential volatility in smaller markets like Sweden and Italy, where exports are increasing.
- Impact of geopolitical shifts and policy changes on export dynamics.
Top countries in Exports of Natural Gas 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 | +4.78% | +20.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 6,000 | 2023 | -3.48% | -1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 3,930 | 2023 | +7.3% | +27.94% | 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 | -2.23% | +1.18% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1,390 | 2023 | +21.75% | +19.76% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 1,040 | 2023 | +5.59% | +26.57% | View data |
