The European natural gas consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors shows Germany leading with significant usage followed by France and Spain. Notable year-on-year variations include a 11.43% rise in Italy and a decline of 7.5% in Romania. Over the past five years, consumption trends have varied, with some countries like Moldova and Macedonia experiencing substantial growth, while others like Latvia and Romania saw declines. Overall, the sector's Compound Annual Growth Rate is mixed, reflecting diverse national energy strategies and industrial capacities in Europe.
Future trends to watch include the transition towards more sustainable energy sources, which could alter dependency on natural gas, notably in Western European countries. Geopolitical factors and evolving EU energy policies are also expected to impact consumption patterns in the coming years, potentially leading to increased regional disparity in natural gas usage across the chemical and petrochemical sectors.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 26.11 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.6% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 14.48 | 2023 | +0.8% | -0.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12.79 | 2023 | +2.01% | +1.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 10.08 | 2023 | +1.56% | +2.01% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 7.6 | 2023 | +11.36% | +11.43% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 6.76 | 2023 | +0.76% | +0.96% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 6.43 | 2023 | -2.74% | -2.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 2.31 | 2023 | +1.46% | +2.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 2.08 | 2023 | +2.01% | +4.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.86 | 2023 | -34.83% | -7.5% | View data |
