The industry's consumption of non-renewable municipal waste in the UK is set on a steady rise from 2024 to 2028, with values expected to increase from 4.27 to 4.66 thousand terajoules. The data indicates a consistent year-on-year increase averaging around 2.2% annually. In 2023, the final consumption stood slightly lower, marking an upward trajectory with expected compound annual growth rates reflecting this trend over the coming years.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential policy shifts towards renewable alternatives which might alter these consumption trends.
Technological innovations could impact waste processing efficiency and subsequently, energy consumption patterns.
Economic fluctuations influencing overall industrial activity and related energy demands.