EU: Hydrogen Market 2024

Hydrogen Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU hydrogen market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Hydrogen Production in the EU

In value terms, hydrogen production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded moderate growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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Hydrogen Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, hydrogen exports in the European Union surged to X cubic meters, with an increase of X% on 2021. Overall, exports saw tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X cubic meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hydrogen exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X cubic meters) represented the major exporter of hydrogen, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X cubic meters), comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X cubic meters), Sweden (X cubic meters) and France (X cubic meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest hydrogen supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In Belgium, hydrogen exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per cubic meter), while Sweden (less than $X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hydrogen Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of hydrogen in the European Union soared to X cubic meters, rising by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hydrogen imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands dominates imports structure, resulting at X cubic meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Denmark (X cubic meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X cubic meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Belgium (X cubic meters), Austria (X cubic meters) and Luxembourg (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the Netherlands increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Denmark (X%), Austria (X%) and Luxembourg (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Denmark (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of France (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hydrogen in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per cubic meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter), while Denmark ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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