Imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1990–2019
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million cubic metres.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 47,380 Million cubic metres, measured 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 55,309 Million cubic metres in 2010 and was at its lowest, 929 Million cubic metres, in 1998.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 51 countries on this measure, 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 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% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 47,380 Million cubic metres is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2,691 Million cubic metres, 17.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 47,380 Million cubic metres is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,606 Million cubic metres, 13.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 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 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 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 imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Imports of natural gas by partner country in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 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 of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 929 Million cubic metres in 1998.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for imports of natural gas by partner country?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th out of 51 countries with data for 2019.
- Is imports 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 up 12.4%. 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 Imports of natural gas by partner country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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