The forecasted data indicates a steady increase in non-renewable waste final consumption in the UK chemical and petrochemical sectors over the period from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the baseline consumption was around 454.2 Gigawatt hours, setting a reference for future comparisons. The year-on-year growth percentages for 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 respectively reflect a consistent upward trend. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) indicates a healthy growth trajectory averaging out over the five-year span, emphasizing the sectors' increasing reliance on non-renewable waste.
Future trends to watch include the potential for policy and technological advancements that may impact non-renewable waste management. The sectors should also consider the implications of evolving environmental regulations and the push towards sustainable practices, which could alter the forecasted growth trends.
