In 2023, Germany dominated the European sludge incineration sector with 1.39 million metric tons, followed by the Netherlands and Belgium. Notably, Finland exhibited the highest year-on-year growth at 348.14%, while Poland and Austria experienced significant declines at -1.81% and -12.89%, respectively. Over a five-year period, Norway and Lithuania have shown remarkable development with notable growth. However, many major countries are either experiencing negative growth or modest increases.
Future trends to monitor include advancements in greener disposal technologies, evolving regulatory policies, and efforts to maximize energy recovery from sludge incineration across Europe, which could redefine future disposal strategies and environmental impact.
Top countries in Sludge Disposal to be Incenirated from Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 1,390 | 2023 | +1.77% | +1.47% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Netherlands | 295.02 | 2023 | +0.037% | +1.71% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 129.66 | 2023 | +2.42% | +1.85% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 101.8 | 2023 | +3.7% | -1.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 62.87 | 2023 | -14.69% | -12.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Spain | 56.1 | 2023 | -6.03% | -3.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 39.08 | 2023 | +2.84% | +0.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 30.92 | 2023 | +5.96% | +6.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Lithuania | 25.17 | 2023 | +25.16% | +68.01% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 22.8 | 2023 | +2.7% | +2.66% | View data |
