European Machinery Sector Final Consumption of Non-Renewable Waste Share by Country (Terajoules)

In 2023, Germany led the European machinery sector's final consumption of non-renewable waste with 84.98 terajoules, showcasing a notable increase of 18.89% from the previous year. Croatia maintained steady consumption, whereas the UK saw a 7.71% rise. Slovakia and Denmark experienced reductions of 6.3% and 4.78%, respectively. France, up by 14.6%, and Romania by 18.28%, reflect upward trends. Italy's consumption drastically dropped by 59.16%. Finland, Norway, and Austria had negligible changes; Poland decreased by 8.58%. Over the past five years, there has been varied growth, with certain countries experiencing significant shifts.

Future trends to watch include:

• Germany's continued dominance in non-renewable waste consumption.
• Potential policy impacts on France and Romania's steady upward trend.
• Monitoring Italy's substantial reduction for signs of sectoral shifts.
• The role of renewable adoption accelerating changes across the European machinery sector.