In 2023, Norway remained the dominant exporter of natural gas in Europe, despite a slight decline of 0.46%. Belgium and Italy showed significant growth in exports, increasing by 26.69% and 26.82% respectively. Romania experienced a surge of 128.61%, indicating a strong upward trajectory. Conversely, the United Kingdom and Netherlands saw decreases of 1.33% and 0.31%. Smaller markets like Poland, France, and Lithuania exhibited positive trends, while others like Croatia and Bulgaria saw declines.
Future trends to watch include continued diversification of energy sources and potential shifts due to geopolitical influences. Technological innovations and sustainability efforts will likely reshape export patterns.
Top countries in Natural Gas Exports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 4,142,400 | 2023 | +1.64% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 733,880 | 2023 | +6.98% | -0.31% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 338,130 | 2023 | +2.61% | +20.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 251,170 | 2023 | -3.48% | -1.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 156,710 | 2023 | +4.75% | +26.69% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 109,720 | 2023 | +0.0086% | -1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 64,890 | 2023 | +43.92% | +128.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 60,970 | 2023 | -2.4% | +1.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 58,100 | 2023 | +21.48% | +19.69% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Italy | 43,920 | 2023 | +4.64% | +26.82% | View data |