Exports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Exports of natural gas by partner country was 8,033 Million cubic metres in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Exports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1990–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 8,033 Million cubic metres, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 16,106 Million cubic metres in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0 Million cubic metres, in 1990.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 6th out of 51 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1991 | 0 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1992 | 56 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1993 | 617 Million cubic metres | +1001.8% |
| 1994 | 860 Million cubic metres | +39.4% |
| 1995 | 1,031 Million cubic metres | +19.9% |
| 1996 | 1,371 Million cubic metres | +33.0% |
| 1997 | 1,987 Million cubic metres | +44.9% |
| 1998 | 2,879 Million cubic metres | +44.9% |
| 1999 | 7,700 Million cubic metres | +167.5% |
| 2000 | 13,395 Million cubic metres | +74.0% |
| 2001 | 12,496 Million cubic metres | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 13,681 Million cubic metres | +9.5% |
| 2003 | 16,106 Million cubic metres | +17.7% |
| 2004 | 10,384 Million cubic metres | -35.5% |
| 2005 | 8,735 Million cubic metres | -15.9% |
| 2006 | 10,929 Million cubic metres | +25.1% |
| 2007 | 11,272 Million cubic metres | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 10,072 Million cubic metres | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 11,884 Million cubic metres | +18.0% |
| 2010 | 15,243 Million cubic metres | +28.3% |
| 2011 | 15,964 Million cubic metres | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 11,966 Million cubic metres | -25.0% |
| 2013 | 8,986 Million cubic metres | -24.9% |
| 2014 | 10,561 Million cubic metres | +17.5% |
| 2015 | 13,943 Million cubic metres | +32.0% |
| 2016 | 10,290 Million cubic metres | -26.2% |
| 2017 | 11,336 Million cubic metres | +10.2% |
| 2018 | 7,631 Million cubic metres | -32.7% |
| 2019 | 8,033 Million cubic metres | +5.3% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 8,033 Million cubic metres is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.47 Million cubic metres, 5483.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +1001.8% | 56 Million cubic metres | 617 Million cubic metres |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,650 Million cubic metres | 0 Million cubic metres | 7,700 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,895 Million cubic metres | 8,735 Million cubic metres | 16,106 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 11,395 Million cubic metres | 7,631 Million cubic metres | 15,964 Million cubic metres | 10 |
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More energy & mining data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Exports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 8,033 Million cubic metres in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest exports of natural gas by partner country recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 16,106 Million cubic metres in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of natural gas by partner country recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Million cubic metres in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for exports of natural gas by partner country?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th out of 51 countries with data for 2019.
- Is exports of natural gas by partner country rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Exports of natural gas by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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