In 2023, Germany led the European wood and wood products sector's natural gas consumption, followed by Spain and France. Notable year-on-year trends include Italy's significant increase of 12.15%, Ireland spiking by 41.57%, and Greece soaring by 39.98%. Meanwhile, Hungary and Slovenia saw dramatic decreases in consumption by 23.53% and 24.69%, respectively. Several countries, such as Poland and Belgium, experienced marginal increases, while Germany and France saw slight declines.
Looking ahead, watch for:
- Continued shifts in energy policies affecting natural gas consumption.
- Impact of renewable energy integration on natural gas demand.
- Technological advancements leading to more efficient energy use.
Top countries in Wood and Wood Products Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,810 | 2023 | -1.2% | -1.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 3,770 | 2023 | +8.92% | +3.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 3,200 | 2023 | +5.13% | -1.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 2,420 | 2023 | +2.7% | -1.17% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2,350 | 2023 | +3.83% | +12.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 2,130 | 2023 | +2.74% | +4.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 1,930 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1,060 | 2023 | +2.11% | -6.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 1,000 | 2023 | +2.47% | +1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 731.99 | 2023 | +27.38% | +41.57% | View data |
