Imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Imports of natural gas by partner country was 47,380 Million cubic metres in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
47,380 Million cubic metres
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
4th
of 51 countries
All-time high
55,309 Million cubic metres
in 2010
All-time low
929 Million cubic metres
in 1998
Years of data
30
1990–2019
Imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom, 1990–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 47,380 Million cubic metres for imports of natural gas by partner country in 2019.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom peaked at 55,309 Million cubic metres in 2010 and was at its lowest, 929 Million cubic metres, in 1998.
That places United Kingdom 4th 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.
Imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Million cubic metres | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7,226 Million cubic metres | — |
| 1991 | 6,358 Million cubic metres | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 5,649 Million cubic metres | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 4,474 Million cubic metres | -20.8% |
| 1994 | 3,026 Million cubic metres | -32.4% |
| 1995 | 1,715 Million cubic metres | -43.3% |
| 1996 | 1,716 Million cubic metres | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 1,272 Million cubic metres | -25.9% |
| 1998 | 929 Million cubic metres | -27.0% |
| 1999 | 1,135 Million cubic metres | +22.2% |
| 2000 | 2,382 Million cubic metres | +109.9% |
| 2001 | 2,754 Million cubic metres | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 5,490 Million cubic metres | +99.3% |
| 2003 | 7,851 Million cubic metres | +43.0% |
| 2004 | 12,106 Million cubic metres | +54.2% |
| 2005 | 15,742 Million cubic metres | +30.0% |
| 2006 | 22,274 Million cubic metres | +41.5% |
| 2007 | 30,737 Million cubic metres | +38.0% |
| 2008 | 36,087 Million cubic metres | +17.4% |
| 2009 | 42,172 Million cubic metres | +16.9% |
| 2010 | 55,309 Million cubic metres | +31.2% |
| 2011 | 54,622 Million cubic metres | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 50,716 Million cubic metres | -7.2% |
| 2013 | 49,309 Million cubic metres | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 43,820 Million cubic metres | -11.1% |
| 2015 | 45,276 Million cubic metres | +3.3% |
| 2016 | 48,243 Million cubic metres | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 47,156 Million cubic metres | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 47,160 Million cubic metres | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 47,380 Million cubic metres | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,350 Million cubic metres | 929 Million cubic metres | 7,226 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,760 Million cubic metres | 2,382 Million cubic metres | 42,172 Million cubic metres | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,899 Million cubic metres | 43,820 Million cubic metres | 55,309 Million cubic metres | 10 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 1 Germany 70,860 Million cubic metres compare
- 2 Italy 59,461 Million cubic metres compare
- 3 Türkiye 52,213 Million cubic metres compare
- 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 47,380 Million cubic metres compare
- 6 France 41,525 Million cubic metres compare
- 7 Netherlands 34,501 Million cubic metres compare
- 7 Netherlands 34,501 Million cubic metres compare
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Energy use — Total final energy consumption 109,689 Tonnes of oil equivalent (2023)
- Energy use — Direct on-farm energy consumption 1,175 Tonnes of oil equivalent (2023)
- Passenger cars, by type of motor energy and size of engine 32.91 million Number (2024)
- Supply, transformation and consumption of electricity 24,556 Gigawatt-hour (2019)
- Gross production of electricity and derived heat from non-combustible 7,691 Gigawatt-hour (2019)
- New passenger cars by type of motor energy and engine size 1.95 million Number (2024)
- Imports of solid fossil fuels by partner country 7,404 Thousand tonnes (2019)
- Exports of solid fossil fuels by partner country 751 Thousand tonnes (2019)
- Exports of natural gas by partner country 8,033 Million cubic metres (2019)
- Liquid biofuels production capacities 718.57 Thousand tonnes per year (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom?
- Imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom was 47,380 Million cubic metres in 2019, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest imports of natural gas by partner country recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 55,309 Million cubic metres in 2010.
- What is the lowest imports of natural gas by partner country recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 929 Million cubic metres in 1998.
- How does United Kingdom rank for imports of natural gas by partner country?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 51 countries with data for 2019.
- Is imports of natural gas by partner country rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Imports of natural gas by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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