Based on the provided data, the waste generated by food, beverage, and tobacco manufacturing in the Netherlands stood at 7.92 million metric tons in 2023. The actual data shows minor fluctuations over the years, with year-on-year variations indicating marginal changes. Notably, from 2019 to 2023, the year-on-year increases remained consistently around 0.1%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the past five years leading up to 2023 was approximately 0.1%. Forecasts from 2024 onward predict a gradual but steady increase, with the CAGR expected to be around 0.07% by 2028.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased emphasis on sustainability and waste reduction in manufacturing processes, potentially altering future waste outputs.
Advanced waste management technologies and practices that could mitigate increases in waste generation despite growing production volumes.
Regulatory changes and consumer demand for more eco-friendly production methods influencing the waste management sector.