In 2023, Germany leads European renewable municipal waste consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector with 389.11 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. Latvia and Ireland also exhibit significant consumption, both showing substantial year-on-year growth, with Latvia at 15.55% and Ireland at 4.6%. Conversely, Poland and Estonia experienced the sharpest declines, at -40.14% and -11.2% respectively. Over the last two years, Hungary recorded the highest growth in percentage terms with an increase of 21.95% in 2023. The broader trend over the past five years will emphasize steady consumption growth, primarily driven by Eastern European countries.
Future trends to watch include the continuation of Latvia's and Hungary's growth, leveraged by increasing governmental focus on sustainable energy sources. One should also anticipate potential market recoveries in Poland and Estonia, contingent on policy shifts. Innovations in waste processing technology and enhanced cross-border waste management collaborations may further refine these consumption dynamics across Europe.
Top countries in Renewable Municipal Waste Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 389.11 | 2023 | +2.87% | +1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 51.79 | 2023 | +13.42% | +15.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 50.97 | 2023 | +4.25% | +4.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 47.9 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 45.1 | 2023 | +11.21% | +10.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 44.03 | 2023 | +2.79% | -0.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 29.17 | 2023 | +5.23% | +5.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 27.45 | 2023 | +43.65% | +21.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 22.41 | 2023 | +6.14% | +3.42% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 20.77 | 2023 | +3.69% | +1.06% | View data |
