The 2023 data shows that Germany leads European non-renewable industrial waste final consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors at 37.07 terajoules, with Italy and Austria following at 20.91 and 20.39 terajoules, respectively. Interestingly, Portugal and Hungary exhibited significant growth at 48.7% and 31.95%, while Belgium faced a considerable decline at -16.74%. Other notable increases were seen in Slovenia (13.74%) and Romania (9.43%). Conversely, Germany and the Netherlands experienced slight downturns, indicating potential shifts in industrial waste usage trends.
Looking to the future, growth in industrial waste consumption might stabilize given the increasing emphasis on sustainability and renewable alternatives. Countries with higher growth rates like Hungary and Portugal may continue rising, while declining countries like Germany might adjust strategies to align with EU green initiatives. Monitoring policy shifts and technological advancements will be crucial in predicting consumption patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Industrial Waste Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37.07 | 2023 | +2.2% | -2.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20.91 | 2023 | +2.49% | +0.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 20.39 | 2023 | +0.42% | +4.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 7.78 | 2023 | +26.7% | +9.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 7.38 | 2023 | +11.42% | +3.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 6.69 | 2023 | +5.66% | +0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 4.77 | 2023 | +9.41% | -1.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 4.13 | 2023 | +5.88% | +3.11% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.65 | 2023 | +2.97% | +1.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.81 | 2023 | +2.84% | +13.74% | View data |
