Germany leads in European natural gas consumption for industry at 23.12 GWh, with Spain and Poland showing positive trends at 1.7% and 1.95% growth, respectively, in 2023. Conversely, notable declines were observed in France (-1.72%), Romania (-6.42%), and Ukraine (-18.38%). Greece presented a robust increase of 10.31% last year, while Finland showed a promising rise of 3.27%. Variations suggest a stabilization pattern with countries adapting to supply challenges and eco-policy adjustments.
Future trends to watch include the EU's energy transition efforts and policies, which may impact industry consumption levels. Increasing investments in renewable energy and efficiency advancements may either slow down or alter consumption patterns in industrial sectors across Europe.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Industry Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23.12 | 2023 | +0.21% | +0.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 11.57 | 2023 | -1.11% | -1.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 10.49 | 2023 | +2.41% | +1.7% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 10.14 | 2023 | +1.28% | +0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8.53 | 2023 | -1.38% | -1.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 5.86 | 2023 | +0.43% | +0.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 4.94 | 2023 | +1.85% | +1.95% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 4.7 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.32% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 3.17 | 2023 | +1.24% | +0.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 2.47 | 2023 | +1.44% | +1.25% | View data |
