The European Food, Beverages, and Tobacco sector's natural gas consumption in 2023 saw diverse trends. Germany led with 19.69% share. Overall, Western European countries like Germany, France, and the UK saw slight year-on-year shifts. Notably, Italy recorded the largest decline at -7.9%, whereas countries like Bulgaria, Greece, and Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced significant increases, signaling potential shifts in energy dynamics. These variations offer insights into regional consumption patterns.
Future trends to watch:
- Potential increases in renewable energy adoption, reducing natural gas dependency.
- Policy changes impacting natural gas consumption, particularly in terms of sustainability goals.
- Economic and geopolitical factors influencing supply chains and energy prices affecting consumption patterns.
Top countries in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.69 | 2023 | +0.94% | +0.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 15.45 | 2023 | +1.59% | -0.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 10.09 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 9.08 | 2023 | +0.98% | +1% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 7.13 | 2023 | +3.72% | +2.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 6.97 | 2023 | +2.2% | +2.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 6.02 | 2023 | +2.49% | +0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 5.02 | 2023 | -5.38% | -7.9% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.39 | 2023 | +2.34% | +1.12% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 2.31 | 2023 | +5.72% | +3.84% | View data |
