In 2023, Portugal had the highest consumption of natural gas in the textile and leather sector, with its consumption standing at 2.53 thousand gigawatt-hours, marking an 8.38% increase from the previous year. In contrast, Germany, Italy, and the UK saw declines, notably Italy's substantial reduction by 20.04%. Ireland experienced a remarkable surge of 44.86%. Other countries such as the Czech Republic, Serbia, and Macedonia also demonstrated significant upticks, while Ukraine, Slovenia, and Slovakia registered declines.
Going forward, potential shifts in energy policies and the ongoing transition towards renewable resources are key trends to watch. Increasing efficiency requirements and innovations in material processing could impact the natural gas demand across countries, particularly in regions with high energy costs and policy-driven reductions in carbon emissions.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Textile and Leather Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 2,530 | 2023 | +10.16% | +8.38% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 2,440 | 2023 | +0.1% | -2.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 2,190 | 2023 | -21.86% | -20.04% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 1,830 | 2023 | -7.97% | -6.54% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1,710 | 2023 | +7.06% | -1.92% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,700 | 2023 | -2.46% | -3.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1,170 | 2023 | +0.016% | +15.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1,160 | 2023 | +6.2% | +4.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 996.61 | 2023 | +4.51% | -2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 699.76 | 2023 | +5.31% | +1.93% | View data |
