In 2023, Germany led the European non-metallic minerals sector in the final consumption of non-renewable municipal waste with 45.72 Terajoules, experiencing a 2% increase year-on-year. Poland followed with 20.14 Terajoules but saw a 1.29% decline. The UK and Hungary showed notable growth at 5.29% and 29.45%, respectively. Estonia recorded the highest increase with 73.2%. France remained almost stagnant with minimal growth. Cyprus, on a lower base, surged by 17%, marking significant progress.
Future trends to watch in this sector include:
- The potential for Germany to maintain leadership, driven by technology advances in waste-to-energy conversion.
- Poland's decline might prompt policy shifts to adopt more eco-friendly practices.
- The UK's continued growth could be catalyzed by investment in waste management infrastructure.
- Emerging markets like Hungary and Estonia may seek to capitalize on their recent gains by attracting foreign investments.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 45.72 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 20.14 | 2023 | +2.58% | -1.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.88 | 2023 | +5.2% | +5.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 6.27 | 2023 | -1.33% | -0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 4.94 | 2023 | +11.2% | +17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 4.61 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.25 | 2023 | +3.1% | -0.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.42 | 2023 | +25% | +29.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.77 | 2023 | +2.59% | -0.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1 | 2023 | +23.16% | +73.2% | View data |
