In 2023, the non-metallic minerals sector's final consumption of non-renewable industrial waste in France stood at 16.00 thousand terajoules. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase from 16.38 to 17.96 thousand terajoules. This represents growth rates of 2.5% for 2024, 2.5% for 2025, 2.4% for 2026, and 2.3% for 2027. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) projected from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 2.4%.

Future trends to watch in the non-metallic minerals sector involve:

Continued policy shifts towards sustainable practices which may alter industrial waste usage trends.
Technological advancements in waste processing and recycling.
Market demand fluctuations with potential impacts from economic and environmental regulations.