In 2023, the final consumption of natural gas in Germany’s non-ferrous metals sector was 36.65 thousand terajoules. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 indicates a steady increase, with the consumption projected to rise from 37.19 thousand terajoules in 2024 to 39.34 thousand terajoules in 2028. The year-on-year growth rates from 2024 to 2028 average at around 1.3%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period from 2024 to 2028 is also approximately 1.3% annually.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements that could reduce natural gas needs.
Increasing efficiency in metal production processes.
Changes in energy policies impacting consumption.
Potential shifts towards alternative energy sources as part of sustainability initiatives.