Based on the 2023 data for European Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) opening stock share, Sweden leads with 15.02 thousand metric tons, followed by Spain and Italy. Noteworthy year-on-year changes include a decline in Italy (-15.84%) and notable increases in Malta (16.48%), Germany (7.44%), and Iceland (281.39%). The smallest stocks were in Estonia (0.10) and Iceland (0.04). Over the past five years, Sweden and Spain have shown consistent stock increases, while some countries like Finland and Cyprus have seen slight declines.
For future trends in European LPG stocks, watch for the impact of renewable energy integration, geopolitical shifts affecting supply chains (especially for Ukraine and Norway), and advancements in LPG storage technology, which could optimize stock levels across Europe.
Top countries in Liquefied Petroleum Gases Opening Stock Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Sweden | 15.02 | 2023 | +1.14% | +1.74% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 10.5 | 2023 | -1.86% | +4.17% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 9.98 | 2023 | +1.23% | -15.84% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 9.74 | 2023 | +5.94% | +3.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 8.71 | 2023 | +0.57% | -3.85% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.87 | 2023 | +8.04% | +4.07% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.83 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.62 | 2023 | +1.75% | +6.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 4.46 | 2023 | +9.07% | -0.059% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 3.93 | 2023 | +14.49% | -2.36% | View data |
