Germany leads European natural gas imports at 20.71 TJ, followed by Italy and France. Significant importers like Poland and Hungary are experiencing strong growth rates with Poland at 4.36% and Hungary at 7.89% in 2023. Denmark saw a substantial increase of 45.02% year-on-year due to energy diversification.
Future trends include the diversification of supply sources, increasing imports from non-traditional partners, and growth in liquefied natural gas for energy security. Watch for sustainability innovations and policy shifts impacting market dynamics and potential demand fluctuations due to geopolitical factors.
Top countries in Natural Gas Imports Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 20.71 | 2023 | +2.61% | +3.08% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 15.54 | 2023 | +1.58% | +2.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 12.31 | 2023 | +4.57% | +3.13% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10.95 | 2023 | +1.67% | +1.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 8.59 | 2023 | +5.19% | +2.36% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 6.29 | 2023 | +1.67% | +2.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 4.68 | 2023 | +2.19% | +2.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 4.08 | 2023 | +2.91% | +4.36% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 2.38 | 2023 | +9.63% | +7.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czech Republic | 1.97 | 2023 | +7.98% | +3.41% | View data |
