In 2023, Germany had the highest share of European natural gas available for final consumption, with 21.33 terajoules, representing a 1.34% year-on-year increase. The United Kingdom and Italy followed, although both saw decreases of 1.3% and 0.064%, respectively. France also decreased by 1.03%, while Spain and Poland increased significantly by 1.73% and 2.32%, respectively. Notably, Ukraine experienced a substantial decline of 5.79%. Among smaller markets, Portugal and Greece observed significant increases of 3.17% and 3.15%, while Moldova and Malta showed remarkable growth rates of 7.38% and 13.36%, respectively—despite their small base.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of economic and geopolitical factors on major consumers like Germany, the United Kingdom, and Italy.
- The potential for increased natural gas consumption in rapidly growing markets like Poland and Spain.
- The influence of green energy transitions on natural gas demand in countries with high growth rates such as Portugal and Finland.
Top countries in Natural Gas Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.33 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.72 | 2023 | -0.87% | -1.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.45 | 2023 | +0.25% | -0.064% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.43 | 2023 | -0.6% | -1.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.8 | 2023 | -1.01% | -1.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.94 | 2023 | +2.85% | +1.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.84 | 2023 | +1.21% | +2.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 4.23 | 2023 | -4.96% | -5.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.06 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.43 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.73% | View data |