During the observed period, electricity prices in the wholesale market more than doubled for some countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). In February 2025, the highest electricity prices in the region were recorded in Poland, where one MWh cost over 137 euros. For comparison, in Latvia and Lithuania, the wholesale price of one MWh was nearly 122 euros.

The statistic gives the average wholesale electricity spot price in 2010, by selected U.S. region. Houston had an average wholesale electricity price of around 42 U.S. dollars per megawatt hour in 2010.

Germany Electricity decreased 21.39 EUR/MWh or 18.48% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Germany Electricity Price.

France Electricity decreased 6.42 EUR/MWh or 9.19% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for France Electricity Price.

Wholesale electricity prices in the European Union (EU) increased in 2024 after recovering from the global energy crisis in 2023. This was the result of a myriad of factors, including increased demand in the “post-pandemic” economic recovery, a rise in natural gas and coal prices, and a decline in renewable power generation due to low wind speeds and drought. Nuclear power's critical role In 2023, nuclear and wind were among the leading sources of electricity generation in the EU, accounting for more than one-third of the output. Nuclear energy continues to play a crucial role in the European Union's electricity mix, generating approximately 619 terawatt-hours in 2023, which accounted for about 20 percent of the region's power production. However, the future of nuclear power in Europe is uncertain, with some countries like Germany phasing out their nuclear plants while others maintain their reliance on this energy source. The varied approaches to nuclear power across EU member states contribute to the differences in electricity prices and supply stability throughout the region.

Renewable energy's growing impact As Europe strives to decarbonize its energy sector, renewable sources are gaining prominence. Wind power in Europe, in particular, has seen significant growth, with installed capacity in Europe reaching 257.1 gigawatt hours in 2023. This expansion of renewable energy infrastructure is gradually reshaping the electricity market, potentially leading to more stable prices in the long term. However, the intermittent nature of some renewable sources, such as wind and solar, can still contribute to price fluctuations, especially during periods of low output.

UK Electricity decreased 15.90 GBP/MWh or 15.52% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Electricity Price.

Electricity Average Spot Price: Tasmania: Maximum data was reported at 275.040 AUD/MWh in 25 Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 152.210 AUD/MWh for 24 Mar 2025. Electricity Average Spot Price: Tasmania: Maximum data is updated daily, averaging 153.385 AUD/MWh from May 2005 (Median) to 25 Mar 2025, with 7254 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,500.000 AUD/MWh in 23 Oct 2024 and a record low of 2.200 AUD/MWh in 30 Aug 2024. Electricity Average Spot Price: Tasmania: Maximum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Energy Market Operator. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.P003: Electricity Prices.

Spain Electricity decreased 81.27 EUR/MWh or 59.82% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Spain Electricity Price.

In the week starting March 10th, 2025, the lowest day-ahead price of electricity traded on the NordPool spot market was recorded in Norway at 10.74 euros per megawatt-hour. The highest day-ahead price was recorded in Denmark at 107.64 euros per megawatt-hour. The Nordic spot market is divided into sub-regions to balance production and consumption and avoid congestion of the electricity grid. Only a part of the electricity supplied to Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway is sold on the NordPool market, with the remainder being exchanged through long-term or bilateral contracts.

Electricity Average Spot Price: New South Wales: Maximum data was reported at 186.920 AUD/MWh in 25 Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 800.610 AUD/MWh for 24 Mar 2025. Electricity Average Spot Price: New South Wales: Maximum data is updated daily, averaging 165.325 AUD/MWh from Jan 1999 (Median) to 25 Mar 2025, with 9581 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17,500.000 AUD/MWh in 08 Feb 2025 and a record low of 34.080 AUD/MWh in 20 Feb 2016. Electricity Average Spot Price: New South Wales: Maximum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Energy Market Operator. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.P003: Electricity Prices.

Italy Electricity decreased 10.78 EUR/MWh or 7.83% since the beginning of 2025, according to the latest spot benchmarks offered by sellers to buyers priced in megawatt hour (MWh). This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Italy Electricity Price.

This dataset provides values for ELECTRICITY PRICE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

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Electricity Trading Market Size 2025-2029

The electricity trading market size is forecast to increase by USD 123.5 billion at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2024 and 2029.

The market is witnessing significant growth due to several key trends. The integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, into the grid is a major driver. Energy storage systems are increasingly being adopted to ensure a stable power supply from these intermittent sources. Concurrently, the adoption of energy storage systems addresses key challenges like intermittency, enabling better integration of renewable sources, and bolstering grid resilience. Self-generation of electricity by consumers through microgrids is also gaining popularity, allowing them to sell excess power back to the grid. The entry of new players and collaborations among existing ones are further fueling market growth. These trends reflect the shift towards clean energy and the need for a more decentralized and efficient electricity system.

What will be the Size of the Electricity Trading Market During the Forecast Period?

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The market, a critical component of the global energy industry, functions as a dynamic interplay between wholesale energy markets and traditional financial markets. As a commodity, electricity is bought and sold through various trading mechanisms, including equities, bonds, and real-time auctions. The market's size and direction are influenced by numerous factors, such as power station generation data, system operator demands, and consumer usage patterns. Participants in the market include power station owners, system operators, consumers, and ancillary service providers. Ancillary services, like frequency regulation and spinning reserves, help maintain grid stability. Market design and news reports shape the market's evolution, with initiatives like the European Green Paper and the Lisbon Strategy influencing the industry's direction towards increased sustainability and competition.
Short-term trading, through power purchase agreements and power distribution contracts, plays a significant role in the market's real-time dynamics. Power generation and power distribution are intricately linked, with the former influencing the availability and price of electricity, and the latter affecting demand patterns. Overall, the market is a complex, ever-evolving system that requires a deep understanding of both energy market fundamentals and financial market dynamics.

How is this Electricity Trading Industry segmented and which is the largest segment?

The industry research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2025-2029, as well as historical data from 2019-2023 for the following segments.

Type

  Day-ahead trading
  Intraday trading


Application

  Industrial
  Commercial
  Residential


Source

  Non-renewable energy
  Renewable energy


Geography

  Europe

    Germany
    UK
    France
    Italy
    Spain


  APAC

    China
    India
    Japan
    South Korea


  North America

    US


  South America



  Middle East and Africa

By Type Insights

The day-ahead trading segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.

Day-ahead trading refers to the voluntary, financially binding forward electricity trading that occurs in exchanges such as the European Power Exchange (EPEX Spot) and Energy Exchange Austria (EXAA), as well as through bilateral contracts. This process involves sellers and buyers agreeing on the required volume of electricity for the next day, resulting in a schedule for everyday intervals. However, this schedule is subject to network security constraints and adjustments for real-time conditions and actual electricity supply and demand. Market operators, including ISOs and RTOs, oversee these markets and ensure grid reliability through balancing and ancillary services. Traders, including utilities, energy providers, and professional and institutional traders, participate in these markets to manage price risk, hedge against price volatility, and optimize profitability.

Key factors influencing electricity prices include weather conditions, fuel prices, availability, construction costs, and physical factors. Renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, also play a growing role in these markets, with the use of Renewable Energy Certificates and net metering providing consumer protection and incentives for homeowners and sustainable homes. Electricity trading encompasses power generators, power suppliers, consumers, and system operators, with contracts, generation data, and power station dispatch governed by market rules and regulations.

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Energy price inflation is an important metric to inform economic policy but traditional sources of consumer prices are often produced with delay during crises and only at an aggregate level. This may poorly reflect the actual price trends in rural or poverty-stricken areas, where large populations reside in fragile situations.
This data set includes energy price estimates and is intended to help gain insight in price developments beyond what can be formally measured by traditional methods. The estimates are generated using a machine-learning approach that imputes ongoing subnational price surveys, often with accuracy similar to direct measurement of prices. The data set provides new opportunities to investigate local price dynamics in areas where populations are sensitive to localized price shocks and where traditional data are not available.

Germany's electricity prices have experienced an increase in the latter half of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, reaching an average of 140.42 euros per megawatt-hour in February 2025. This marks a notable decrease from the record high of over 469 euros per megawatt-hour in August 2022, yet remains above pre-pandemic levels. The ongoing volatility in energy prices continues to impact German households and businesses, reflecting broader trends across Europe's energy landscape. Electricity price recovery German electricity prices began recovering back to pre-energy crisis levels in 2024, a period driven by a complex interplay of factors, including increased heating demand, reduced wind power generation, and water scarcity affecting hydropower production. The rise in natural gas and coal prices, exacerbated by the economic recovery post-COVID-19 and the Ukraine conflict, further contributed to the spike. Despite Germany's progress in renewable energy sources, with over 50 percent of gross electricity generated from renewable sources in 2023, the country still relies heavily on fossil fuels. Coal and natural gas accounted for approximately 40 percent of the energy mix, making Germany vulnerable to fluctuations in global fuel prices. Impact on consumers and future outlook The volatility in electricity prices has directly impacted German consumers. As of April 1, 2024, households with basic supplier contracts were paying around 46 cents per kilowatt-hour, making it the most expensive option compared to other providers or special contracts. The breakdown of household electricity prices in 2023 showed that supply and margin, along with energy procurement, constituted the largest controllable components, amounting to 40.6 and 11.6 euro cents per kilowatt-hour, respectively. While prices have decreased since the 2022 peak, they remain higher than pre-crisis levels, underscoring the ongoing challenges in Germany's energy sector as it continues its transition towards renewable sources.

Data for the paper "Determinants of wholesale electricity spot prices in Iberian Peninsula: an approach grounded on econometric models".

The size and share of the market is categorized based on Type (Precise Load Control, Distribution Network Differential Protection, Electrical Information Collection, Mobile Inspection Services, Others) and Application (Distributed New Energy, Distributed Energy Storage, Electric Car, High-power Electric Intelligent Machine, Others) and geographical regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle-East and Africa).

The average wholesale electricity price in Spain amounted to 119.03 euros per megawatt-hour in February 2025, an increase compared to the previous month. The electricity price was lower compared to the same period in the previous year. Non-household and household electricity prices in Spain Average annual electricity prices in Spain have not yet fallen back to between 40 and 65 euros per megawatt-hour, the average electricity price before the impact of the energy supply shortage in 2021. Household electricity prices in Spain average 99.6 euro cents per kilowatt-hour in 2023. Similarly, non-household electricity prices have not yet fully recovered to pre-energy supply shortage levels, averaging 12.17 euro cents per kilowatt-hour in 2024. Spanish electricity market The Spanish electricity market consists of two sectors: a regulated sector and a liberalized sector. Both sectors are dominated by two utility companies, Endesa and Iberdrola. The companies possessed a combined market share of 75 percent within the regulated market in the year 2023, whereas their combined share of the liberalized market amounted to 64 percent that same year.

This report provides information on theprices of the balancing energy available in Belgium.The quarter-hourly volume is provided for each product category (if the product was actually used).This report contains the historical data and is refreshed daily.This dataset contains data from 22/05/2024 (MARI local go-live) on.

The US Energy Market is segmented by Generation (Conventional Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Non-hydro Renewable) and Transmission & Distribution.