In 2023, Poland led the European non-renewable industrial waste final consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector, followed by Germany and Romania. Notably, Romania saw a substantial 25.85% increase, suggesting a growing reliance on non-renewable waste. Significant growth was also observed in Bulgaria and Croatia. Conversely, Austria experienced a slight decline. Over the past five years, Finland showed the highest compound annual growth rate, indicating a shifting energy dynamic. Lithuania also experienced notable growth.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increased environmental regulations and technological advancements in waste processing. This could drive changes in consumption patterns, encouraging a shift towards more sustainable practices across the region.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Industrial Waste Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 16.51 | 2023 | +3.28% | +0.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 15 | 2023 | +0.0087% | +0.0087% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 11.93 | 2023 | +18.72% | +25.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 10.39 | 2023 | +7.88% | +1.91% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 7.7 | 2023 | +3.55% | +2.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 6.2 | 2023 | +5.73% | +0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 5.59 | 2023 | +2.69% | +6.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 5.13 | 2023 | +2.11% | -0.015% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 4.72 | 2023 | +5.07% | +3.87% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 2.8 | 2023 | +1.08% | +1.3% | View data |
