The Netherlands leads Europe in natural gas consumption in agriculture and forestry at 49.14 GWh. Other countries show much lower consumption, with Belgium at 10.1 GWh and Germany at 6.66 GWh. The trends from 2023 reveal significant variations: Greece saw a notable increase of 65.6%, Portugal 12.81%, while Poland increased by 12.54%. Luxembourg stood out with a 39.77% rise, despite starting from a low base. Negative trends were seen in Romania and Bulgaria, with contractions of 3.96% and 2.62%, respectively. Overall, a variety of year-on-year variations suggest a diverse regional approach to gas utilization in agricultural sectors.
Going forward, monitoring the transition to alternative energy sources in agriculture will be crucial, as many European countries aim for more sustainable practices. Additionally, geopolitical impacts on gas supplies and pricing structure advancements are critical to watch, as they could reshape consumption patterns significantly across the region.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Agriculture and Forestry Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 49.14 | 2023 | -1.56% | -2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 10.1 | 2023 | +3.37% | +7.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 6.66 | 2023 | +2.43% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 France | 5.6 | 2023 | +0.66% | +3.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 5.18 | 2023 | +8.77% | +5.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.09 | 2023 | +1.69% | +4.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.51 | 2023 | -0.031% | +5.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 3.2 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 2.29 | 2023 | -7.16% | -3.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1.8 | 2023 | -2.48% | -1.04% | View data |
