In 2023, the German chemical and petrochemical sectors recorded a final consumption of non-renewable municipal waste at a baseline comparable to the values predicted for 2024. As we look ahead, consumption is forecasted to increase steadily from 1.39 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 1.6 thousand terajoules by 2028. Between 2024 and 2025, the growth rate is projected at 3.6%, followed by consistent year-on-year increases up to 3.9% by 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is expected to average around 3.6%.
Future trends to watch for include regulatory changes targeting sustainability, advancements in waste-to-energy technologies, and shifts towards more sustainable practices within the chemical and petrochemical industries which may impact non-renewable municipal waste consumption patterns.
