£4.9bn
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The industry comprises eight Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs) across Great Britain, owned by four companies operating regional monopolies. Gas distributors are heavily regulated through price control frameworks set by Ofgem in the UK and NIAUR in Northern Ireland to protect consumers. Over the five years through 2023-24, gas distributors' revenue is forecast to decline at a compound annual rate of 1.2% to £4.9 billion.
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated £4.9bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (£m)
2024 |
---|---|---|
Cadent Gas Ltd | 2,287.0 | |
Scotia Gas Networks Ltd | 1,260.5 | |
Wales & West Utilities Limited | 505.5 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Gas distribution. Gas distribution is the largest segment of the Gas Distribution in the UK.
Ofgem raises allowed revenue to reflect soaring gas prices
Firms in this industry operate the low-pressure gas distribution mains that carry gas from high-pressure transmission pipelines to end users.
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SIC 35.22 - Gas Distribution in the UK
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The market size of the Gas Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £4.9bn in 2024.
There are 19 businesses in the Gas Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 6.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Gas Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 1.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Gas Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Gas Distribution market in United Kingdom are Cadent Gas Ltd, Scotia Gas Networks Ltd and Wales & West Utilities Limited
Gas main distribution systems and are part of the Gas Distribution in the UK industry.
The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Cadent Gas Ltd.
The level of competition is low and steady in the Gas Distribution in the UK industry in United Kingdom.