The European liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors for 2023 shows significant disparities across countries. Belgium leads with the highest consumption, while countries like Bulgaria and Macedonia experienced extreme year-on-year variability, with Macedonia showing a noteworthy increase of 43.1%. Countries including Denmark and Estonia also demonstrated notable consumption growth, at 15.72% and 12.55% respectively, indicating a shift towards more significant LPG usage within these sectors. In contrast, Italy and Spain faced substantial declines, with contractions of 18.36% and 10.97% respectively, suggesting potential market challenges or shifts in energy usage strategies.
Future trends to watch involve a growing shift towards energy efficiency and an increase in the use of renewable resources, possibly impacting LPG demand. Nations like Belgium, Denmark, and Estonia should continue to watch trends closely, as these countries are poised to benefit from advancements in chemical and petrochemical technologies that may prioritize sustainable energy usage.
Top countries in Liquefied Petroleum Gases Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 31.9 | 2023 | +2.77% | +0.64% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 22.28 | 2023 | +2.8% | +2.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Hungary | 13.8 | 2023 | +2.78% | +2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 12.05 | 2023 | +1.86% | +5.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 4.76 | 2023 | +1.8% | -3.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.33 | 2023 | +1.18% | -0.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 3.22 | 2023 | +8.55% | +2.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 1.19 | 2023 | +11.07% | +4.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 1.18 | 2023 | +3.09% | +0.73% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.1 | 2023 | +16.91% | +6.3% | View data |
