In 2023, Germany dominated the European industry sector's final consumption of renewable municipal waste, accounting for a significant portion. The United Kingdom, Latvia, Ireland, and Bulgaria followed with smaller shares. Over the last year, Hungary and Latvia saw notable increases, with growth rates of 21.76% and 15.47%, respectively. In contrast, Estonia and Poland experienced declines, at -11.2% and -9.65%. The compound annual growth rate over the past five years indicates steady growth in several countries, particularly Cyprus, while others like Finland have been in decline.
Looking ahead, the focus will be on the integration of circular economy principles and advanced waste management technologies. Countries like Germany will continue to lead, but smaller nations with rapid growth rates such as Latvia and Cyprus are expected to increase their contributions significantly, driven by policy improvements and technology adoption. Monitoring technological advancements and policy shifts in this segment will be critical for future forecasts.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Renewable Municipal Waste Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 55.6 | 2023 | +2.63% | +2.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 6.62 | 2023 | +5.36% | +4.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Latvia | 5.02 | 2023 | +13.24% | +15.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 5.02 | 2023 | +5.02% | +4.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Bulgaria | 4.66 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 4.43 | 2023 | +3.21% | -0.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Cyprus | 4.36 | 2023 | +11% | +10.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 3.97 | 2023 | +2.03% | -2.5% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 3.53 | 2023 | +2.44% | -9.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 3.12 | 2023 | +6.1% | +0.66% | View data |
