In 2023, France led the European market in gross inland consumption of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) with a share of 22.21%, followed by Poland at 20.8%, and Italy at 18.12%. Noteworthy increases over the previous year were observed in France (3.69%) and Portugal (8.55%), while significant declines occurred in Latvia (-6.73%) and Moldova (-3.2%). Norway experienced the largest negative value at -47.25. The 5-year CAGR shows modest growth in the major markets, with some smaller countries showing sporadic increases or decreases, influencing the overall stability of the market.
Future trends to watch for in European LPG consumption include potential growth in green energy adoption, geopolitical impacts on supply chains, and technological advancements in LPG utilization. Key countries to monitor for consumption fluctuations are France and Poland, which currently hold substantial shares, alongside emerging markets like Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Top countries in Liquefied Petroleum Gases Gross Inland Consumption Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 22.21 | 2023 | +5.25% | +3.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 20.8 | 2023 | +7.96% | +3.02% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 18.12 | 2023 | +1.69% | -0.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 17.98 | 2023 | +8.4% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 13.04 | 2023 | +3.41% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 9.89 | 2023 | +0.44% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 8.42 | 2023 | +3.29% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 7.32 | 2023 | -4.9% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 6.98 | 2023 | +7.45% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 6.6 | 2023 | +2.23% | +8.55% | View data |
