The European fishing sector's final consumption of natural gas shows Spain as the dominant player with 99.35 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent as of 2023, with no change observed. Czech Republic saw a substantial increase of 18.93%, whereas Norway experienced the most significant growth at 117.79%. Other countries such as Hungary, Latvia, and Romania also experienced growth, with Portugal showing a modest rise of 7.39%. Ukraine, however, saw a decline of 3.4% in its consumption.
Future trends in the European fishing sector's natural gas consumption may include potential increases in countries with growing energy needs and expansions in eco-friendly fishing operations. Technology improvements and environmental policies could influence shifts in energy sources, potentially reducing dependency on natural gas.
Top countries in Fishing Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 99.35 | 2023 | +41.19% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Czech Republic | 0.32 | 2023 | +13.86% | +18.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 0.092 | 2023 | +4.26% | +8.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Latvia | 0.081 | 2023 | +2.38% | +1.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ukraine | 0.05 | 2023 | +12.77% | -3.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 0.046 | 2023 | 0% | +117.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 0.023 | 2023 | +4.35% | +16.89% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Bulgaria | 0.018 | 2023 | +18.75% | +3.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 0.013 | 2023 | +7.69% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 0.009 | 2023 | 0% | +7.39% | View data |
