Forecasted fuel oil consumption in Germany's non-metallic minerals sector shows a consistent upward trend from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, this consumption was at approximately 5.0 thousand terajoules. The sector expects year-on-year increases of 7.78% in 2025, 6.87% in 2026, 6.6% in 2027, and 6.03% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is projected at around 6.57%.

Future trends to watch include:

Impact of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy adoption on fuel oil demand in this sector.
Regulatory changes or incentives aiming to reduce carbon footprints.
Changes in production processes that might alter energy consumption patterns.