Germany leads in natural gas consumption within the European wood and wood products sector, despite a slight decline. Significant increases in Italy and Ireland indicate marked growth, while countries like Latvia and Hungary show notable decreases. Spain and Poland are emerging with moderate increases, contrasting with reductions in key markets like France and Romania. Emerging patterns suggest heightened diversification and potential efficiency improvements across the sector.
Looking ahead, countries like Italy and Ireland may continue to exhibit growth due to expanding production capacities. However, economic and environmental policies targeting energy efficiency and emissions could reshape consumption patterns, promoting renewable integration over traditional natural gas reliance.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Wood and Wood Products Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 17.64 | 2023 | -1.2% | -1.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 13.83 | 2023 | +8.92% | +3.97% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 11.71 | 2023 | +5.13% | -1.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Austria | 8.84 | 2023 | +2.7% | -1.11% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 8.63 | 2023 | +3.83% | +12.15% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 7.81 | 2023 | +2.74% | +4.57% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 7.07 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.78 | 2023 | +2.11% | -6.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 3.67 | 2023 | +2.47% | +1.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ireland | 2.68 | 2023 | +27.38% | +41.57% | View data |
