According to 2023 forecast data, Germany remains the largest importer of natural gas in Europe with 82.07 MMTOE, a 3.08% year-over-year variation. Italy follows with 61.59 MMTOE (2.07%), France with 48.76 MMTOE (3.13%), and the United Kingdom with 43.4 MMTOE (1.64%). Significant yearly growth rates are seen in Romania (9.23%), Norway (99.24%), and Denmark (45.08%), reflecting broader regional shifts. Conversely, Ukraine (-27.17%), Latvia (-1.35%), and Moldova (-1.26%) experience declines.
Looking ahead, European natural gas imports will likely be influenced by energy transition policies, diversification of supply sources, and geopolitical dynamics. Significant attention will be paid to the development of renewable energy sources and investments in LNG infrastructure, which could reshape the import landscape.
Top countries in Imports of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 82,070 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 61,590 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 48,760 | 2023 | +4.57% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 43,400 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 34,040 | 2023 | +5.19% | +2.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 24,910 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 18,560 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 16,220 | 2023 | +2.98% | +4.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 9,430 | 2023 | +9.63% | +7.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 7,810 | 2023 | +7.98% | +3.41% | View data |
