In 2023, Belgium led European industrial gas imports with 18.5% share, growing by 1.33% year-on-year. Germany followed at 15.33%, but experienced a decline of -2.22%. The United Kingdom, at 10.89%, showed a notable 4.62% increase. Countries like Denmark and Estonia marked significant growth of 6.88% and 9.76%, respectively. However, Poland and Finland saw declines of -2.94% and -12.37%. Netherlands exhibited a remarkable surge at 27.69%. Over the past five years, European industrial gas imports have shown variable trends but maintain overall growth in volume and value.
Future trends to watch:
- Continued high growth in the Netherlands driven by industrial expansion.
- Increased imports by Estonia and Sweden are indicative of emerging markets boosting demand.
- Potential decline in German imports due to market saturation and local production growth.
- Technological advancements and energy efficiency may shift import patterns significantly.
Top countries in Import of Industrial Gases Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Belgium | 18.5 | 2023 | +10.04% | +1.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15.33 | 2023 | +5.25% | -2.22% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.89 | 2023 | -0.58% | +4.62% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 7.87 | 2023 | +0.6% | -0.089% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Denmark | 6.6 | 2023 | +1.92% | +6.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 6.09 | 2023 | +3.43% | +0.33% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 4.25 | 2023 | +0.69% | -0.11% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 4.14 | 2023 | +10.64% | +2.69% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 3.84 | 2023 | +6.88% | -4.23% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 2.99 | 2023 |
