Global Scans · Consumption · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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
• [New] US data centers alone are expected to triple electricity consumption by 2030, from around 220 to 600 TWh. investing.com
• [New] Power demand from datacenters will more than double by 2030 to about 945 terawatt-hours, more than the energy consumption of Japan. The Guardian
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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)
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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 $1 billion to reach 40% renewable electricity consumption by 2030; non-compliant enterprises lose all federal tax incentives. Solar Panel Production Equipment and Machinery-Lithium
• China's growth is expected to slow to 4.6% in 2026 on higher oil prices and structural headwinds, while India remains among the fastest-growing major economies at 6.4%, driven by strong private consumption and services activity. Khaleej Times
• Tweet Gas expansion is inconsistent with the Paris Agreement goals: 1.5 °C scenarios published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change see global gas consumption declining by 55% between 2020 and 2050 and unabated gas power generation by 87%. IISD
• Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region at a 6% CAGR through 2032, driven by rapid urbanization, rising consumption, and strong office, logistics, and data center demand across expanding economies. Persistence Market Research
• The U.S. is the largest in North America and is expected to reach ~ US$ 18 Bn by 2026 (derived from OTC pharmaceutical consumption patterns and national health expenditure trends reported by CDC-linked wellness data and NIH nutritional studies). Persistence Market Research
• Data center electricity consumption in the U.S. could double by 2026 under accelerated AI deployment scenarios, directly translating into demand for power distribution, cooling, and modular infrastructure solutions. Persistence Market Research
• The even year phenomenon, with major international sporting events and federal elections in 2026, is expected to provide a cyclical boost to advertising and media consumption, offering a near-term catalyst for revenue acceleration. Kavout
• On the demand side, Mowi may quantify expected growth in salmon consumption in core markets, citing forecasts that global salmon demand is projected to rise by a certain percentage over a given period, such as 5 to 6% growth over several years. Mowi stock trades steady as salmon prices and Q1 2026 e
• USDA data for China's grain and feed outlook says MY 2026/27 total feed and residual use of major grains is forecast to rise slightly to 290.7 MMT, corn production is expected to reach 305 MMT, corn consumption 323 MMT and corn imports to stay flat at 8 MMT. The Rio Times
• After 15 years of flat consumption, US electricity demand now grows 2.1% annually, with data centers driving a projected 50% generation increase by 2050. 24/7 Wall St.

Last updated: 02 August 2026