The UK's forecast for non-ferrous metal direct material inputs per capita shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. The value is expected to decrease gradually from 0.038 metric tons per capita in 2024 to 0.036 metric tons per capita in 2028. Starting in 2023, actual data was used, with a continued forecasted decrease suggesting weak year-on-year performance. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a modest decline in per capita usage.
Key future trends to watch include potential impacts from technological advancements in recycling processes and material substitution, along with economic factors like trade relations and regulatory changes impacting non-ferrous metal supply chains in the UK.
