The European LPG consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector in 2023 showed a significant variation among countries. Ukraine experienced a dramatic increase of 95.79%, while Italy and Ireland witnessed reductions of 8.27% and 8.91%, respectively. France saw a moderate growth of 3.35%, and Norway had a slight decline of 1.65%. Southern and Eastern European countries like Romania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina demonstrated remarkable increases of over 30%, indicating a shift in regional energy dynamics. Latvia and Austria showed the steepest declines.
Looking toward future trends, the European LPG market in the non-metallic minerals sector is likely to be influenced by energy policy shifts towards sustainability, technological advancements in mineral processing, and potential geopolitical impacts on energy supply chains. Monitoring regional policy adaptations and investment in cleaner energy sources will be crucial. As Eastern Europe strengthens its industrial activities, the LPG demand could see further structural changes, potentially creating new market leaders in the sector.
Top countries in Liquefied Petroleum Gases Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 34.02 | 2023 | +29.32% | +95.79% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 13.03 | 2023 | -18.44% | -8.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.93 | 2023 | +0.35% | +3.35% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 10.36 | 2023 | +1.98% | -1.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 6.27 | 2023 | -2.69% | -3.57% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4.92 | 2023 | +0.25% | +2.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4.86 | 2023 | -4.81% | -5.39% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 2.54 | 2021 | -23.08% | -3.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 1.7 | 2023 | +12.04% | +1.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Kosovo | 1.42 | 2023 | -0.17% | -0.13% | View data |
