The forecast for the UK’s non-renewable industrial waste gross inland consumption shows a steady upward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the consumption was recorded at 11.43 thousand terajoules. Year-over-year, there are projected increases of approximately 1.38% from 2024 to 2025, 1.28% from 2025 to 2026, and around 1.26% from 2026 to 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is anticipated to be roughly 1.32%, indicating a consistent rise in consumption.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential policy changes affecting industrial waste management.
- Technological advancements in waste-to-energy conversion.
- Shifts in industrial production affecting waste generation.
- EU and global environmental regulations impacting non-renewable waste use.
