The forecast for used crop residues as direct material inputs in Germany from 2024 to 2028 remains constant at 0.24 metric tons per capita annually. This level shows stability in the utilization of crop residues over the next five years. As of 2024, this flat trend indicates no anticipated changes in the usage levels from the prior year's actual data, which likely reflected similar per capita usage figures.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in agriculture that may enhance the efficiency of crop residue usage.
Policy shifts favoring bioenergy that could increase demands for crop residues.
Market fluctuations in raw material demand that may impact per capita usage rates.