The wastewater generated by the food processing industry in Austria shows a varied pattern over the years. Standing at 14.62 million cubic meters in 2023, the trend has shown significant fluctuations. From 2014 to 2018, there was a notable increase, culminating in a high of 14.52 million cubic meters. However, the following years saw more modest and even negative growth, such as a -1.48% decrease in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 0.14%, indicating a relatively stable but slightly declining trend.
Future trends suggest a slight decline, approaching 13.95 million cubic meters by 2028, implying an annual average decrease (CAGR) of -0.67% over the next five years. This is in contrast with the historical growth, suggesting changing dynamics in the industry, possibly due to enhanced efficiency and wastewater reduction measures.
