The natural gas consumption in the UK’s food, beverages, and tobacco sectors is forecasted to gradually decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the consumption was at 17.50 thousand gigawatt hours. The year-on-year variation inside this forecast shows a consistent downward trend, with a 0.63% decrease from 2024 to 2025, 0.64% from 2025 to 2026, 0.64% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.59% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period indicates a modest average annual decline.

Future trends to watch:

Decarbonization and efficiency improvements in these sectors may further influence natural gas consumption.
Government policy changes related to renewable energy targets could accelerate reduced reliance on natural gas.
Technological advancements in production processes might impact forecast deviations.