In 2023, Germany held the largest share of non-renewable waste final consumption in the chemical and petrochemical sectors among European countries, though it experienced a slight decline. Italy and Austria followed, with Austria showing notable growth. The UK's consumption increased, as did Romania's significantly. Norway experienced moderate growth, while France and Slovenia also saw positive changes. The Netherlands and Belgium witnessed declines in their shares. Noteworthy improvements were seen in Hungary and Portugal, with Hungary showing the most substantial growth. Poland and Belgium had the smallest consumption and showed negative growth.
Future trends to watch for include the potential effects of policy changes focusing on reducing non-renewable waste. Additionally, the increase in efficiency and recycling in the chemical sector could further alter consumption patterns. It would be important to monitor Germany and Romania's trajectories, along with assessing Portugal and Hungary's rapid growth sustainability within their respective industries.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Waste Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 38.19 | 2023 | +2.26% | -1.92% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 17.66 | 2023 | +2.41% | +0.6% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 17.05 | 2023 | +1.51% | +4.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 8.61 | 2023 | +5.87% | +4.48% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 6.91 | 2023 | +26.81% | +10.26% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 6.29 | 2023 | +11.28% | +3.38% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 5.82 | 2023 | +5.91% | +0.94% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 3.53 | 2023 | +5.56% | +2.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 3.23 | 2023 | -1.92% | -5.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 3.12 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.95% | View data |
