In 2023, Germany led the European non-renewable waste final consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors with 2.01 thousand gigawatthours, though experiencing a slight decline of 1.92%. Italy and Austria followed, with Austria showing a notable 4.9% growth. The United Kingdom recorded a 4.48% increase. Romania and Slovenia had significant growth of 10.26% and 13.75% respectively. Portugal and Hungary showed remarkable increases at 48.7% and 32.03%. Conversely, Belgium faced the largest decline at 17.24%, and the Netherlands saw a decrease of 5.54%.
Future trends to monitor include the increasing integration of sustainable practices; this could influence the consumption patterns across these sectors. Countries focusing on expanding green chemical processes might see a decreasing reliance on non-renewable waste consumption. Additionally, regulatory policies and technological innovations aimed at waste reduction could reshape the landscape significantly over the coming years.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Waste Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 2,010 | 2023 | +2.26% | -1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 928.29 | 2023 | +2.41% | +0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 896.37 | 2023 | +1.51% | +4.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 452.67 | 2023 | +5.87% | +4.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 363.03 | 2023 | +26.81% | +10.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 330.48 | 2023 | +11.28% | +3.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 305.68 | 2023 | +5.91% | +0.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 185.41 | 2023 | +5.56% | +2.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 169.68 | 2023 | -1.92% | -5.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 163.95 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.95% | View data |
