In 2023, the Chemical and Petrochemical Sector's final consumption of non-renewable industrial waste in France stood at 672.57 Terajoules. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a consistent annual increase: 2024 (2.5%), 2025 (2.6%), 2026 (2.5%), 2027 (2.4%), and 2028 (2.3%). This indicates a compound average growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.5% per year over the five-year period.

Future trends to watch for include:

Efforts to improve waste-to-energy technologies could alter consumption patterns.
Regulatory changes in environmental policies pushing for sustainable practices may impact the sector's reliance on non-renewable waste.
Global economic conditions affecting chemical production could influence future forecasts.