The European agriculture and forestry sector's final consumption of natural gas in 2023 shows significant variance among countries. The Netherlands leads with considerable consumption, while Luxembourg exhibits negligible usage. Year-on-year data indicate notable growth in Greece at 65.6%, and a decline in Romania at -3.96%. Poland and Portugal also show strong growth, with rates of 12.54% and 12.81% respectively. Several countries such as Belgium, Serbia, and Moldova exhibit moderate increases.
Looking ahead, key trends to observe involve policy changes towards sustainable energy and their impact on natural gas dependency. Increasing adoption of renewable alternatives and geopolitical factors may influence future consumption patterns.
Top countries in Agriculture and Forestry Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Netherlands | 23,050 | 2023 | -1.56% | -2.3% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 4,730 | 2023 | +3.37% | +7.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 3,120 | 2023 | +0.9% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 France | 2,630 | 2023 | +0.66% | +3.78% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 2,430 | 2023 | +8.77% | +5.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1,950 | 2023 | +1.69% | +4.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 1,640 | 2023 | -0.031% | +5.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ukraine | 1,500 | 2023 | +2.39% | +1.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 1,070 | 2023 | -7.16% | -3.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 845.23 | 2023 | -2.48% | -1.04% | View data |
