In 2023, Spain significantly dominated European natural gas consumption in the fishing sector, with a staggering 99.34 terajoules, showing no year-on-year variation. Norway experienced a notable increase of 125.42% in the sector, albeit from a lower base. The Czech Republic and Romania also saw substantial increases of 18.85% and 18.23% respectively. Hungary, Latvia, and Portugal displayed moderate gains, while Ukraine recorded a decrease of 3.22%. Other countries like Bulgaria, Poland, and Slovenia maintained minimal variations.
Future trends to watch include the potential impact of regulatory changes, sustainability initiatives, and shifts in fishing practices that could influence natural gas demand in the sector. Furthermore, countries with growing consumption might experience infrastructure and supply chain adjustments to accommodate rising demand.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Fishing Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 99.34 | 2023 | +40.8% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 0.33 | 2023 | +13.73% | +18.85% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 0.093 | 2023 | +2.5% | +8.71% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 0.082 | 2023 | +2.76% | +1.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 0.051 | 2023 | +13.33% | -3.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 0.046 | 2023 | +0.2% | +125.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 0.024 | 2023 | +6.92% | +18.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.016 | 2023 | +14.7% | +0.72% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.013 | 2023 | +3.82% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.01 | 2023 | +5.56% | +8.77% | View data |
