Germany leads European non-renewable municipal waste final consumption in the non-metallic minerals sector with a value of 4.46 thousand GWh in 2023, followed by Poland at 2.0 thousand GWh. The UK marks a noticeable year-on-year increase of 5.29%, contrasting France's stagnant consumption. Hungary and Estonia showed significant increases of 29.55% and 74.36% respectively, indicating potential shifts in waste management strategies. Conversely, Poland and Finland experienced declines, at -1.29% and -0.7%. Cyprus's utilization surged by 17%, reflecting potential policy changes or infrastructural developments.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in waste-to-energy processes, potential regulatory changes at the EU level, and increased adoption of circular economy practices. These could drive shifts in consumption patterns across countries, particularly those with notable current disparities in waste utilization.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Municipal Waste Final Consumption in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Gigawatthours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,460 | 2023 | +2.22% | +1.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 2,000 | 2023 | +2.57% | -1.29% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 881.72 | 2023 | +5.23% | +5.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ireland | 623.95 | 2023 | -0.98% | -0.4% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 490.18 | 2023 | +11.2% | +17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Latvia | 468.25 | 2023 | +2.67% | +1.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 418.92 | 2023 | +2.79% | -0.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 241.22 | 2023 | +25.18% | +29.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 177.25 | 2023 | +2.81% | -0.7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 102.97 | 2023 | +23.51% | +74.36% | View data |
