In 2023, Portugal led in the European textile and leather sector's natural gas consumption, whereas Sweden and Norway were the smallest consumers. Significant year-on-year increases were observed in Czech Republic, Ireland, and Serbia, reflecting around 15.52%, 44.86%, and 12% respectively, while Italy saw the largest decline with a decrease of 20.04%. This suggests diverse variations in energy dependency and efficiency initiatives across countries.
Looking ahead, several trends are expected to shape the sector:
- Continued efforts towards energy efficiency and sustainability may reduce overall natural gas consumption.
- Geopolitical factors and economic recovery could affect the stability of natural gas supply and pricing.
- Innovation in alternative energy sources might lead to a shift away from natural gas reliance.
Top countries in Textile and Leather Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 12.98 | 2023 | +10.16% | +8.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.36 | 2023 | +0.51% | -2.28% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 11.25 | 2023 | -21.86% | -20.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 9.4 | 2023 | -7.97% | -6.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.78 | 2023 | +7.06% | -1.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 8.74 | 2023 | -2.46% | -3.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 6 | 2023 | +0.016% | +15.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 5.95 | 2023 | +6.2% | +4.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 5.12 | 2023 | +4.51% | -2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.6 | 2023 | +7.13% | +3.21% | View data |
