Global Scans · Consumption · Weekly Summary

• [New] Token consumption is forecast to grow 24 × to 120 quadrillion tokens per month between 2026 and 2030. PointFive
• [New] Data center electricity consumption may double by 2030. Ersa Electronics
• [New] Data centers needed to fuel AI accounted for about 1.5% of the world's electricity consumption in 2025, and will account for nearly 3% of the world's projected electricity use by 2030. Broadband Breakfast
• [New] In the UK, the Climate Change Committee has recommended a reduction in all meat and dairy consumption by 20% by 2030, increasing to a reduction of 35% in meat consumption by 2050. Nature
• [New] Current rates of decline in red meat consumption across the UK are not sufficient to meet a 20% decline in all meat by 2030. Nature
• [New] The Construction category is expected to exhibit a CAGR of approximately 3.7% over the forecast period, supported by the housing development sector, which accounts for 40% of global concrete consumption. Claight Corporation (Expert Market Research)
• [New] Heavy AI investments and lacklustre China consumption will impact near-term earnings. tradingkey.com
• [New] The Clean Industrial Deal and the Affordable Energy Action Plan introduced a key performance indicator on the share of electricity in final energy consumption, setting 32% by 2030 as reference, and announced the Electrification Action Plan. Energy
• [New] Digital disruption remains a key battleground, with Amazon's marketplace dominance pressuring traditional retail, while audiobook and e-book platforms reshape consumption patterns. Market Data Forecast
• The primary driver is data center construction which is expected to add 93 GW by 2029 and by 2035, data centers could account for ~20% of US electricity consumption. Last Week in ConTech
• US data centers alone are expected to triple electricity consumption by 2030, from around 220 to 600 TWh. investing.com
• Power demand from datacenters will more than double by 2030 to about 945 terawatt-hours, more than the energy consumption of Japan. The Guardian
• There is potential for a larger role - possibly increasing to 8% of global final heat consumption and 9% of global electricity generation by 2050. Energy Transitions Commission
• Direct heat use is ~140 TWh-th per year today (around 0.3% of global heat demand) and could rise 3-5 times to 400-700 TWh-th per year by 2050 (~1% of global final heat consumption). Energy Transitions Commission
• India will remain among the world's fastest-growing major economies, with its GDP projected to expand by 6.4% in FY2026 - 27, supported by strong private consumption and robust services sector activity. DD India
• India's economy is anticipated to expand by 6.4% in fiscal year 2026-27, bolstered by strong private consumption and active service sectors. Economic Times
• In Uganda, the poultry sector is anticipated to grow to approximately 175 million birds by 2050, with consumption expected to increase by 320% and 240% for chicken meat and eggs, respectively. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Increasing health awareness, expansion of modern retail and e-commerce channels, and rising demand for functional foods are expected to support broader global consumption. MarkNtel Advisors
• The total consumption of carbon fiber thread in North America is projected to rise significantly from approximately 61.0 kilotons in 2025 to 134.1 kilotons by 2030, reflecting a robust compound annual growth rate of around 16.8%. Research Nester
• The World Health Organization recommends regular fruit consumption as part of healthy diets to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases, encouraging manufacturers to incorporate fruit-based ingredients into packaged food products. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region globally in 2026 with a share of 29.7%, as television and streaming audiences continue to expand alongside rising internet access, smart TV adoption, and digital media consumption. Persistence Market Research
• Growing investments in EUDR-compliant sourcing, certified soybean meal procurement, and sustainable feed ingredient programs are expected to influence purchasing decisions and strengthen Germany's position as a key European oilmeal consumption hub. Persistence Market Research
• The U.S. Corporate Climate Responsibility Act mandates companies with annual revenue $1 billion to reach 40% renewable electricity consumption by 2030; non-compliant enterprises lose all federal tax incentives. Solar Panel Production Equipment and Machinery-Lithium

Last updated: 09 August 2026