The forecast for liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) imports to Germany shows a consistent upward trend from 2024 to 2028, beginning at 1.51 million tonnes of oil equivalent and reaching 1.57 million by 2028. This represents a year-on-year growth, from 2024 through 2028, ranging between approximately 1.3% to 1.4%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over these five years stands at roughly 1.0%. In 2023, the import value was slightly below that of 2024, indicating a steady increase in demand or reliance on LPG imports.

Future trends to watch for include:

Fluctuations in global LPG prices affecting import costs and demand.
Germany’s energy transition policies potentially impacting LPG import volumes.
Technological improvements in LPG usage efficiency reducing overall import necessity.
Geopolitical factors altering supply chain dynamics and availability.