In 2023, Germany led the European chemical and petrochemical sector in the consumption of non-renewable industrial waste, followed by Italy and Austria. Germany's consumption decreased by 2.89%, while Italy and Austria saw increases of 0.72% and 4.52%, respectively. Noteworthy growth was observed in Romania at 9.43%. Hungary and Portugal experienced significant expansions of 31.95% and 48.71%, albeit from smaller bases. In contrast, Belgium’s consumption declined sharply by 16.74%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Potential shifts towards renewable energy sources impacting non-renewable waste consumption.
- Increased environmental regulations potentially reducing waste generation.
- Technological advancements influencing waste processing efficiency and consumption patterns.
- Economic factors affecting production levels in the petrochemical sector.
Top countries in Chemical and Petrochemical Sector Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Industrial Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 6,040 | 2023 | +2.2% | -2.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 3,360 | 2023 | +2.49% | +0.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 3,300 | 2023 | +0.42% | +4.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 1,260 | 2023 | +26.7% | +9.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 1,190 | 2023 | +11.42% | +3.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 1,080 | 2023 | +5.66% | +0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 771.59 | 2023 | +9.41% | -1.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 671.19 | 2023 | +5.88% | +3.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 589 | 2023 | +2.97% | +1.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 130.84 | 2023 | +2.84% | +13.74% | View data |
