In 2023, Germany led the European Food, Beverages, and Tobacco sector's natural gas consumption with a modest increase of 0.85%. While countries like Belgium and Spain experienced growth at 2.4% and 1.92% respectively, Italy's consumption saw a significant decrease of 7.58%. Eastern European nations, such as Bulgaria, reported notable growth of 7.63%. Over the past five years, consumption trends reveal minor fluctuations with some volatility. However, Central and Eastern European countries generally face more pronounced annual variations.
Future considerations include the potential impact of energy transition policies, technological advancements in energy efficiency, and geopolitical factors affecting natural gas supply. These could significantly alter the landscape of natural gas consumption in the sector.
Top countries in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sector Final Consumption of Natural Gas by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,950 | 2023 | +1.12% | +0.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 2,270 | 2023 | +0.59% | -1.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 1,510 | 2023 | -0.59% | -0.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 1,340 | 2023 | +0.52% | +0.74% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 1,040 | 2023 | +2.38% | +2.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 1,030 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.92% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 897.9 | 2023 | +2.49% | +0.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Italy | 762.24 | 2023 | -6.79% | -7.58% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 328.37 | 2023 | -0.013% | -0.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 313.23 | 2023 | +0.95% | +1.86% | View data |
