In 2023, Germany led European consumption of non-renewable municipal waste at 23.98 thousand terajoules, growing by 2.53% from the previous year. Poland, despite a decrease of 1.32%, remained a major consumer at 7.19 thousand terajoules. The UK and Ireland saw minor variations, while Cyprus and Hungary experienced significant increases, with Cyprus at 17% and Hungary at 29.45%. Estonia showed the most substantial growth at 73.2%. France and Romania, although minor consumers, registered notable increases of 5.45% and 13.73%, respectively, signaling a trend towards increased consumption in smaller markets.
Future trends to watch include potential regulatory changes driven by eco-friendly policies, technological advancements in waste processing, and shifts in industrial sector behaviors towards sustainability. Countries with lower current consumption, like Hungary and Estonia, may see future growth as they increase their industrial processes. Conversely, Germany and Poland might stabilize or decrease consumption due to policy drives towards circular economies.
Top countries in Industry Sector Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Municipal Waste by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Terajoules | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 23,980 | 2023 | +2.63% | +2.53% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 7,190 | 2023 | +2.4% | -1.32% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 4,170 | 2023 | +2.53% | +1.95% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 2,240 | 2023 | -1.33% | -0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 1,760 | 2023 | +11.2% | +17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 1,650 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 1,560 | 2023 | +3.21% | -0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 1,210 | 2023 | +2.28% | +0.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 865 | 2023 | +25% | +29.45% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 358.54 | 2023 | +23.16% | +73.2% | View data |
