Germany leads European natural gas imports, followed by Italy, France, and the UK. Germany's import volume, forecasted at 3.4363 million terajoules in 2024, increased by 3.08% from 2023. Increases in imports are notable in Denmark (45.02%) and Ireland (13.53%). Despite decreasing imports, Ukraine (-27.17%) and other Eastern European countries remain reliant on gas supplies. Norway saw a substantial rise (98.84%) in imports, indicating a shift in regional market dynamics.
Looking forward, watch for diversification efforts in energy sources, geopolitical impacts on supply chains, and the influence of EU energy policy shifts on natural gas demand and import patterns.
Top countries in Imports of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 3,436,300 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 2,578,500 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,041,400 | 2023 | +4.57% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,817,000 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,425,300 | 2023 | +5.19% | +2.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 1,042,900 | 2023 | +3.05% | +3.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 777,000 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 677,620 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 394,770 | 2023 | +9.63% | +7.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 326,940 | 2023 | +7.98% | +3.41% | View data |
