The European machinery sector's final consumption of natural gas shows Germany leading at 27.93 gigawatthours, followed by the United Kingdom at 19.36, and France at 10.27. The last complete data from 2023 highlights large declines in Italy's consumption at -26.58%, while Ireland shows a significant increase at 7.61%. The Czech Republic and Hungary also experienced increases, with 2.41% and 5.09%, respectively. Countries like Ukraine and Slovakia saw notable decreases at -4.93% and -5.66%.
Looking forward, potential trends include:
- Continued focus on renewable energies by EU nations may reduce natural gas consumption in the machinery sector.
- Technological advancements in energy efficiency could lead to lower natural gas needs.
- Geopolitical tensions affecting gas supply may lead to volatility in consumption patterns.
Top countries in Machinery Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.93 | 2023 | -0.47% | -0.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 19.36 | 2023 | +1.52% | +0.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.27 | 2023 | +0.69% | -1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.6 | 2023 | +1.57% | -1.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 4.72 | 2023 | -34.92% | -26.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4.25 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3.95 | 2023 | +1.58% | +0.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.74 | 2023 | +2.89% | +5.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.74 | 2023 | -1.9% | -1.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 2.59 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.34% | View data |
