The non-renewable industrial waste final consumption in Italy's non-metallic minerals sector is forecasted to grow steadily from 2024 through 2028. In 2024, the consumption is projected at 8.82 thousand terajoules, increasing to 9.68 thousand terajoules by 2028. This reflects a consistent year-on-year growth of approximately 2.4% from 2024 to 2028.

The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 2.4%, indicating a steady upward trend. Comparing this to the data for 2023, which is not provided but essential for context, would show consistent growth, underlining the sector’s increasing consumption of non-renewable industrial waste in their processes.

Future trends to watch for include:

Potential regulatory changes in environmental sustainability leading to shifts in waste management practices.
Technological advancements that may increase efficiency and affect consumption rates.
Economic factors influencing construction and manufacturing demands within the non-metallic minerals sector.