Germany leads the European market for natural gas available for final consumption, accounting for 21.32% of total gigawatthours, followed by the United Kingdom at 13.7%, and Italy at 12.53%. France trails closely with 10.43%, while other key players like the Netherlands and Spain hold 6.8% and 5.94% respectively. Smaller countries like Albania and Malta account for minimal shares, with values close to zero.
Year-on-year variations show notable trends: Poland (2.32%), Hungary (2.73%), and Moldova (5.84%) have experienced the highest growth, whereas Ukraine (-5.79%), and Albania (-3.66%) faced significant declines. Stable countries include Norway (0.0%) and Denmark (0.08%).
Looking ahead, expect increased variance due to geopolitical events, technological advancements, and policy shifts focusing on sustainable energy. North-Western Europe may experience slight declines, while Eastern and Southern Europe could see growth due to infrastructural investments and diversification of energy sources.
Top countries in Natural Gas Available for Final Consumption Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.32 | 2023 | +1.52% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13.7 | 2023 | -0.87% | -1.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 12.53 | 2023 | +0.31% | +0.067% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.43 | 2023 | -0.6% | -1.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 6.8 | 2023 | -1.01% | -1.14% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 5.94 | 2023 | +2.85% | +1.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.84 | 2023 | +1.21% | +2.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 4.23 | 2023 | -4.96% | -5.79% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 4.06 | 2023 | +1.48% | +1.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.43 | 2023 | +1.38% | +2.73% | View data |