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3.3.2.2 LNG imports

The next figures show the clear dominance of Asia Pacific in the evolution of the breakdown by geographical area of LNG imports for the period 2001–2015. In this period the share of Asia Pacific in the LNG market has oscillated between 62% and 74%. Far from these shares, the second main LNG market has been Europe (in- cluding Eurasia). Their maximum share of the global LNG imports was reached in 2009 with 29% before dropping down to 17% in 2015. Since 2010 the American markets have compensated each other with a simultaneous decrease of North American imports and an increase of South American imports.

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Figure 3.34: Evolution of LNG imports. Breakdown by geographical area. 2001–2015 (Source: BP statistical reports 2002–2016)

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Figure 3.35: LNG imports share. Breakdown by geographical area. 2001–2015 (Source: BP statistical report 2002–2016)

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