The forecasted fuel oil final consumption in the non-ferrous metal sector in Germany shows a consistent upward trend. From 2024 to 2028, consumption is expected to steadily increase from 878.25 Terajoules in 2024 to 898.86 Terajoules in 2028. This trend reflects an average annual increase of approximately 0.57%. When considering year-on-year variations, each year sees a marginal increase between 0.6% and 0.7%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Adoption of alternative and sustainable energy sources in the sector.
Technological advancements potentially reducing dependency on fuel oil.
Policy changes aimed at emission reductions and economic impacts on energy consumption.