In 2023, natural gas final consumption in Germany's industry was recorded at 233.8 thousand gigawatt-hours. Forecasts show a moderate increase in consumption to 236.92 thousand gigawatt-hours by 2028, with a year-on-year growth rate ranging from 0.20% to 0.34%. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is estimated to be approximately 0.26%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Impact of Germany's energy transition policies on industrial natural gas consumption.
Technological advancements and their influence on energy efficiency in the industrial sector.
Market volatility due to geopolitical factors affecting natural gas supply.