In 2023, Italy overwhelmingly dominated the European natural gas passenger car market, accounting for 88.19% of all units, followed by Germany at 6.94%. The remaining countries held minor shares, with Moldova, Sweden, and Spain at under 1% each. Noticeable year-on-year growth from 2022 to 2023 was observed in Romania (26.73%), Estonia (5.72%), and Switzerland (5.27%), while Italy expanded by 1.86%. Generally, market shares across the continent remained modest outside of Italy and Germany.
Looking ahead, the shift towards more sustainable fuels, supportive government policies, and consumer preferences may drive changes in this landscape. Nations with emerging markets like Romania and Estonia could present new growth opportunities and challenge the current distribution of market shares.
Top countries in Number of Natural Gas Passenger Cars Share by Country (Units)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 88.19 | 2023 | +1.71% | +1.86% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 6.94 | 2023 | +0.47% | +0.18% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Moldova | 0.87 | 2023 | +4.17% | +3.75% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 0.75 | 2023 | +2.09% | +3.12% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 0.64 | 2023 | +6.33% | +3.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 0.58 | 2023 | +6.34% | +3.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 0.48 | 2023 | +0.41% | +0.23% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 0.43 | 2023 | +3.85% | +5.27% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 0.23 | 2023 | +2.31% | +3.02% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 0.11 | 2023 | +3.57% | +3.86% | View data |
