The output of waste management in the electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply sector in Belgium has seen a steady decline over the past decade. From 2014 to 2023, the output decreased from 1.24 billion euros to 1.06 billion euros. Notably, 2023's year-on-year variation showed a decrease of 0.48%, with a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.92% over the last five years. For 2028, the forecasted year-on-year growth rate and CAGR are -0.19% and -0.92%, respectively.

Key trends observed over the period:

2015 recorded the largest year-on-year drop at -13.3%.
There was a partial recovery in 2016 with a 9.2% increase.
Subsequent years saw fluctuations with mostly negative year-on-year variations.
The decline stabilized around 2020, with variations less drastic post-2019.

Future trends to watch for:

Ongoing innovations in energy efficiency and waste management technologies.
Potential policy changes impacting waste management practices.
The influence of economic conditions on investment and operational strategies within the sector.
Environmental regulations and sustainability goals driving further improvements in waste management processes.