In 2023, Norway led the European natural gas exports with a substantial share of 37.27 thousand metric tons. Germany followed in the second position with 26.3 thousand metric tons, displaying a strong year-on-year growth of 15.25%. The Netherlands and Belgium rounded out the top contributors with noticeable performances. However, Latvia and Estonia experienced the most remarkable year-over-year percentage growths of 29.8% and 125.78%, respectively, albeit from smaller bases. Conversely, countries like Switzerland and Serbia encountered significant declines.
Future trends to monitor include the effects of energy diversification and transitioning to greener alternatives, which could influence natural gas demand. Continued geopolitical tensions and EU energy policies may also impact export shares significantly, leading some countries to gain prominence while others might restrict their exports.
Top countries in Natural Gas Exports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 37.27 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.77% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 26.3 | 2023 | +14.82% | +15.25% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 13.11 | 2023 | -1.72% | -3.67% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 11.96 | 2023 | +1.32% | +10.96% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 3.46 | 2023 | +8.61% | +11.25% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 3.25 | 2023 | -0.56% | +2.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.86 | 2023 | +4.03% | +13.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.55 | 2023 | +0.47% | +4.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 0.45 | 2023 | -4.71% | -1.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0.38 | 2023 | +6.86% | +4.97% | View data |
