The total global imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) amounted to 399 metric tons in 2022, and 378 metric tons in 2021. Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of global LNG imports in 2022, at 63.6 percent, which signified a decrease compared to the the previous year's share of 72.5 percent. Meanwhile, Europe's share of LNG imports increased considerably from 20.6 percent in 2021 to 31.6 percent in 2022.
Distribution of liquefied natural gas imports worldwide in 2021 and 2022, by region
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GECF. (April 5, 2023). Distribution of liquefied natural gas imports worldwide in 2021 and 2022, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1378798/global-share-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-region/
GECF. "Distribution of liquefied natural gas imports worldwide in 2021 and 2022, by region." Chart. April 5, 2023. Statista. Accessed April 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1378798/global-share-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-region/
GECF. (2023). Distribution of liquefied natural gas imports worldwide in 2021 and 2022, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1378798/global-share-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-region/
GECF. "Distribution of Liquefied Natural Gas Imports Worldwide in 2021 and 2022, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Apr 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1378798/global-share-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-region/
GECF, Distribution of liquefied natural gas imports worldwide in 2021 and 2022, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1378798/global-share-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-region/ (last visited April 26, 2024)
Distribution of liquefied natural gas imports worldwide in 2021 and 2022, by region [Graph], GECF, April 5, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1378798/global-share-of-liquefied-natural-gas-by-region/