In 2023, the European fishing sector's natural gas consumption was led significantly by Spain, which constituted the majority share. Notable annual increases were observed in countries such as the Czech Republic and Norway, with 18.85% and 125.42% growth, respectively. On the other hand, Ukraine saw a decline of 3.22%, indicative of shifting energy dynamics. Over the past five years, countries have shown varying trends, with an overall Compound Annual Growth Rate in natural gas consumption highlighting a diversified energy profile across Europe.
Future trends to watch in the European fishing sector include potential shifts toward renewable energy sources, as environmental regulations become stricter. Countries demonstrating rapid consumption growth, like Norway, may focus on balancing this with sustainability goals, possibly leading to innovations in natural gas use or alternative energy adoption.
Top countries in Fishing Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas 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 |
