The European machinery sector's natural gas consumption in 2023 shows Germany leading with a significant 20.04 TWh, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.54% from the previous year. The United Kingdom follows with 13.89 TWh, showing a modest 0.87% increase. France and Spain exhibit decreases of 1.45% and 1.07% respectively, while Italy notably drops by 26.58%. Central and Eastern European countries like the Czech Republic and Hungary reveal slight growths. Other countries maintain stable figures with minor variations.
Future trends to watch involve an anticipated shift towards renewable energy sources and technologies, potentially reducing reliance on natural gas. Countries exhibiting growth may continue to optimize consumption efficiency, while those with decreases might focus more on sustainability initiatives within the machinery sector.
Top countries in Machinery Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20,040 | 2023 | -0.47% | -0.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 13,890 | 2023 | +1.52% | +0.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 7,370 | 2023 | +0.69% | -1.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 4,730 | 2023 | +1.57% | -1.07% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3,390 | 2023 | -34.92% | -26.58% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 3,050 | 2023 | +2.02% | +2.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 2,840 | 2023 | +1.58% | +0.36% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2,680 | 2023 | +2.89% | +5.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2,680 | 2023 | -1.9% | -1.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 1,850 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.34% | View data |
