In 2023, Germany led the European non-renewable industrial waste final consumption within the chemical and petrochemical sectors at 1.68 thousand gigawatt-hours, despite a 2.9% decline. Austria saw a notable 4.9% rise, closely followed by Italy with a modest 0.6% increase. Romania marked the most significant gain at 10.31%, while Portugal experienced a dramatic 48.7% surge. Contrarily, Belgium faced a sharp 17.24% drop, and the Netherlands decreased by 5.54%.
Future trends to monitor include the potential impact of stricter environmental regulations and technological advancements, which may influence waste consumption patterns and drive further adoption of sustainable practices across the sector.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Industrial Waste Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,680 | 2023 | +2.77% | -2.9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Austria | 933 | 2023 | +1.51% | +4.9% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 928.29 | 2023 | +2.41% | +0.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 368.57 | 2023 | +26.82% | +10.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 329.29 | 2023 | +11.01% | +3.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 307.96 | 2023 | +5.91% | +0.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 185.36 | 2023 | +5.93% | +3.14% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 169.68 | 2023 | -1.92% | -5.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 163.95 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 36.35 | 2023 | +2.85% | +13.75% | View data |
