In 2023, Portugal led in natural gas consumption within Europe’s textile and leather sector, registering a 9.95% increase, while Germany and the UK declined by 3.07% and 6.54%, respectively. Italy’s consumption plummeted by 25.24%. Czech Republic (16.59%) and Serbia (11.92%) showed significant increases. Ireland experienced a notable surge of 44.52%. Conversely, countries such as Slovenia (-16.42%) and Slovakia (-8.69%) saw declines. The last five years indicate a diverse consumption profile across Europe, with varying growth rates driven by economic and industrial factors.
Future trends may be influenced by ongoing transitions to renewable energy, technological advancements in energy efficiency, and geopolitical factors impacting energy supply in Europe. Monitoring these factors will provide insights into consumption dynamics within this sector.
Top countries in Natural Gas Final Consumption in Textile and Leather Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Portugal | 13.42 | 2023 | +12.01% | +9.95% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 12.42 | 2023 | -1.03% | -3.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 9.72 | 2023 | -7.97% | -6.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.08 | 2023 | +7.06% | -1.92% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 9.04 | 2023 | -2.46% | -3.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 8.31 | 2023 | -32.86% | -25.24% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 6.5 | 2023 | +2.74% | +16.59% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 6.08 | 2023 | +5.73% | +3.8% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 5.29 | 2023 | +4.51% | -2.06% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 3.99 | 2023 | +7.46% | +3.38% | View data |
