Ukraine leads European natural gas consumption in mining and quarrying, followed by Spain and Austria. Recent data reveals significant growth in smaller markets like Portugal and Lithuania, with Greece experiencing substantial spikes. Key players like Germany and Austria show declining trends, possibly reflecting efficiency improvements or industry shifts.
Future trends to monitor include sustainability efforts potentially reducing dependency on natural gas and geopolitical factors affecting supply. Emerging technologies and policy changes towards decarbonization may also reshape the landscape, increasing the focus on alternative energy sources and possibly reducing natural gas consumption in the sector.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Mining and Quarrying Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Ukraine | 29.28 | 2023 | +7.45% | +0.66% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 16.11 | 2023 | +2.04% | +0.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 10.38 | 2023 | +0.25% | -7.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 7.78 | 2023 | -5.62% | -4.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 5.5 | 2023 | +2.5% | +4.31% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.78 | 2023 | +9.14% | -0.016% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.7 | 2023 | -3.75% | -3.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Slovakia | 4.52 | 2023 | +1.86% | -0.83% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4.35 | 2023 | +8.44% | +3.43% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 2.54 | 2023 | +1.89% | +5.12% | View data |
