In 2023, Germany led the European non-renewable municipal waste final consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector with a share of 45.69 terajoules, marking a 2.0% increase from the previous year. Poland held the second position, despite a decline of 1.29%. The United Kingdom showed a notable rise of 5.29%, while Ireland saw a slight decline of 0.43%. Cyprus experienced a significant growth, at 17%, followed closely by Estonia's remarkable increase of 73.2%, though from a smaller base. Hungary also posted a significant rise of 29.45%. Conversely, Denmark and Finland witnessed slight declines, and France’s consumption remained virtually unchanged.
Looking to the future, several trends are noteworthy:
- The continued growth potential in smaller markets like Cyprus, Estonia, and Hungary as they improve their infrastructure and policy frameworks.
- A general shift towards more sustainable practices could mean that sectors reliant on non-renewable waste might face regulatory and social pressures to adapt.
- Advancements in recycling technologies and subsequent market adaptation could further affect non-renewable consumption patterns in the coming years.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 45.69 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 20.13 | 2023 | +2.58% | -1.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.87 | 2023 | +5.2% | +5.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 6.27 | 2023 | -1.33% | -0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 4.93 | 2023 | +11.2% | +17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 4.61 | 2023 | +1.57% | +1.44% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 4.3 | 2023 | +3.1% | -0.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 2.42 | 2023 | +25% | +29.45% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 1.77 | 2023 | +3.27% | -0.89% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 1 | 2023 | +23.16% | +73.2% | View data |
