In 2023, the textile and leather sector's electricity consumption in Germany was at 1.72 Thousand Gigawatthours. From 2024, a forecasted declining trend is observed with values dropping from 1.59 in 2024 to 1.13 by 2028. Year-on-year variation indicates a consistent decrease; 6.9% from 2024 to 2025, followed by a 8.1% fall into 2026, a 8.1% decrease into 2027, and a further 9.6% reduction by 2028. Over a five-year span, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) projects a negative trend, indicating significant energy efficiency advancements or a sector contraction.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increasing emphasis on sustainable energy practices in the textile and leather industry.
- Improvements in production technology leading to reduced energy consumption.
- Potential regulatory changes focused on reducing industrial carbon footprints.
