In 2023, Germany led the European non-ferrous metal sector's natural gas consumption, with a slight increase of 0.28% year-on-year. Spain and Ireland showed significant increases among major consumers, with 4.97% and 1.92%, respectively. Notably, Greece saw a remarkable 17.51% rise. In contrast, Italy and France experienced declines of 1.11% and 1.73%, respectively. Eastern European countries like Bulgaria and Slovenia also posted notable increases, 5.47% and 5.79% respectively, while Bosnia and Herzegovina and Estonia faced significant declines. Over the past five years, consumption in several countries has been stabilizing amidst volatile market conditions.
Future trends to watch include potential geopolitical influences on the energy market and technological advancements toward energy efficiency, which could impact natural gas consumption in the non-ferrous metal sector. Furthermore, Europe’s ongoing environmental policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions may drive shifts towards alternative energy sources, potentially affecting future natural gas demand patterns.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Non-Ferrous Metal Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.87 | 2023 | +3.75% | +0.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 11.35 | 2023 | +4.38% | +4.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 10.19 | 2023 | +3.16% | +1.92% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 9.08 | 2023 | -1% | -1.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Greece | 6.96 | 2023 | +1.99% | +17.51% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 6.1 | 2023 | +6.55% | -1.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 5.6 | 2023 | +0.15% | +0.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.63 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.44% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 4.05 | 2023 | +4.64% | +0.036% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 3.81 | 2023 | +0.0073% | +1.72% | View data |
