In 2023, Germany led non-renewable industrial waste consumption in Europe's chemical and petrochemical sectors with 37.17 thousand tonnes of oil equivalent, though it saw a decrease of 2.69% from the previous year. Italy, Austria, and Norway followed, with varied year-on-year growth rates of 0.87%, 4.96%, and 3.39% respectively. Notably, Romania exhibited substantial growth at 8.06%. Smaller economies like Hungary and Portugal showed remarkable increases with year-on-year growths of 32.04% and 48.77%, albeit from lower baselines. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate signals a mixed pattern of consumption across countries.
Forecasted trends indicate a likely shift towards sustainable practices in waste management, prompting countries to reduce non-renewable waste consumption. Additionally, policy changes and technological advancements are expected to drive further reductions, especially among leading consumers like Germany and Italy. Monitoring these changes will be crucial for anticipating future shifts in the sector's material consumption landscape.
Top countries in Non-Renewable Industrial Waste Final Consumption in Chemical and Petrochemical Sectors Share by Country (Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37.17 | 2023 | +2.88% | -2.69% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 20.63 | 2023 | +2.82% | +0.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Austria | 20.52 | 2023 | +1.44% | +4.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Norway | 7.25 | 2023 | +11.25% | +3.39% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 7.2 | 2023 | +24.53% | +8.06% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 6.74 | 2023 | +6.1% | +1.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 4.11 | 2023 | +6.05% | +3.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 3.72 | 2023 | -1.92% | -5.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 3.6 | 2023 | +2.88% | +1.95% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.8 | 2023 | +2.86% | +13.76% | View data |
