The analysis of European renewable municipal waste final consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector highlights Germany's leading role with 52.44 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent in 2023. Among smaller markets, Latvia showed significant year-on-year growth of 15.55%, followed by Hungary at 21.95% and Cyprus at 10.3%. In contrast, Estonia and Poland experienced marked reductions by 11.2% and 40.14%, respectively. Over the past five years, Germany's growth has been steady, while other countries experienced more substantial variations, suggesting a mix of maturity levels and evolving policy impacts.
Future trends to watch include:
- An increasing focus on circular economy practices that might boost renewable municipal waste applicability.
- Emerging EU regulations aiming at improving sustainability in industrial sectors.
- Technological advancements in waste processing that could alter the sector's reliance on municipal waste resources.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 52.44 | 2023 | +2.87% | +1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 6.98 | 2023 | +13.42% | +15.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 6.87 | 2023 | +4.25% | +4.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 6.46 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 6.08 | 2023 | +11.21% | +10.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 5.93 | 2023 | +2.79% | -0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 3.93 | 2023 | +5.23% | +5.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.7 | 2023 | +43.65% | +21.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3.02 | 2023 | +6.14% | +3.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.8 | 2023 | +3.69% | +1.06% | View data |
