In 2023, the consumption of non-renewable municipal waste in Germany's machinery sector stood at 15.0 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent. By 2024, this figure is forecasted to rise to 16.57, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of approximately 10.5%. Over the subsequent years, the trend continues with incremental increases of around 9.95% in 2025, 7.52% in 2026, 5.81% in 2027, and 4.58% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) spanning from 2024 to 2028 projects an average annual increase of 6.67%, reflecting steady growth in the sector's energy consumption from non-renewable municipal waste sources.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements leading to more efficient waste utilization.
- Policy changes in Germany aimed at reducing non-renewable waste consumption in favor of renewable sources.
- Volatile global economic factors that could influence energy consumption patterns in the machinery sector.
- Increased focus on sustainability which may drive initiatives towards reducing reliance on non-renewable waste.
