In 2023, the share of metals in Germany's total domestic material consumption was approximately 3.32%. Forecasts suggest a steady but modest increase from 2024 to 2028, with values moving from 3.33% to 3.39%. Year-on-year growth shows modest increments: 0.60% from 2024 to 2025, 0.30% from 2025 to 2026, 0.30% from 2026 to 2027, and 0.60% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is about 0.42%.
Looking ahead, attention should focus on trends such as technological advancements in recycling, changing industrial demands, and policy shifts favoring sustainability, each potentially impacting the metal consumption landscape significantly.
