European imports of natural gas have shown varied trends by country over the past year. Germany remains the largest importer with 20.73 GWh, witnessing a 3.08% increase from 2023. Italy and France follow, with respective shares of 15.55 GWh and 12.31 GWh, both seeing modest increases. Notably, Poland and Ireland experienced significant upticks of 4.36% and 14.3% respectively, while Ukraine's imports plummeted by -27.17%. The highest year-on-year increase was observed in Norway at 98.84%, while Lithuania and Estonia saw declines of -0.028% and -3.32% respectively.
Future trends to watch for include potential shifts towards more renewable energy sources, fluctuating geopolitical relationships affecting supply routes, and the impact of EU regulations on reducing carbon emissions that might influence natural gas import strategies among member countries.
Top countries in Imports of Natural Gas Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.73 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.55 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.31 | 2023 | +4.57% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.96 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.6 | 2023 | +5.19% | +2.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.29 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.69 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.06 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.38 | 2023 | +9.63% | +7.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.97 | 2023 | +7.98% | +3.41% | View data |
