In 2023, Germany and the United Kingdom lead European natural gas consumption in the machinery sector with 27.94 and 19.39 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, respectively. However, France saw a decline of 1.82%, while the UK slightly increased by 0.87%. Italy experienced a significant drop by 24.84%, and Hungary showed notable growth at 4.62%. Czech Republic and Finland emerged with positive trends, each showing growth above 4% in the past year. Sweden and Moldova witnessed declines, with Moldova dropping by 9.56%.
Future trends to watch include the increasing adoption of alternative energy sources as European countries strive to reduce carbon footprints. This shift may continue decreasing natural gas consumption in countries like France and Italy while innovating efficient energy use in the machinery sector.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Machinery Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 27.94 | 2023 | -0.48% | -0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 19.39 | 2023 | +1.52% | +0.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 10.09 | 2023 | -0.2% | -1.82% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 6.64 | 2023 | +1.67% | -0.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 5.31 | 2023 | -32.74% | -24.84% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 4.04 | 2023 | +0.019% | +1.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 3.76 | 2023 | -1.93% | -1.79% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.74 | 2023 | +0.65% | -0.88% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 3.66 | 2023 | +2.11% | +4.62% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.63 | 2023 | -0.25% | +0.38% | View data |
