European imports of natural gas in 2023 exhibited varied trends across countries. Germany, Italy, and France maintained significant shares, with minor year-on-year increases of around 3.08%, 2.07%, and 3.13% respectively. The United Kingdom's imports grew by 1.64%. Spain and the Netherlands also saw increased imports, recording 2.36% and 3.02% growth. Poland and Hungary showed substantial growth of 4.36% and 7.89%, respectively. On the other hand, Ukraine experienced a significant drop of 27.17%. Norway's imports nearly doubled, showing a considerable 98.84% uptick, a notable outlier in the data.
Future trends to watch for include the potential continued diversification of import sources and ongoing geopolitical influences affecting supply chains. The sharp increase in Norway's share may indicate a regional shift in dependency. Sustainability and the increasing push for renewable energy sources might also shape the import dynamics, potentially leading to fluctuating demand for natural gas across European nations.
Top countries in Imports of Natural Gas Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.73 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.55 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.31 | 2023 | +4.57% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.96 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.6 | 2023 | +5.19% | +2.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.29 | 2023 | +3.05% | +3.02% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.69 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.09 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.38 | 2023 | +9.63% | +7.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.97 | 2023 | +7.98% | +3.41% | View data |
