Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Belgium compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Belgium
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#11 In EuropeBusiness
#8 In EuropeEmployees
#13 In EuropeWages
#9 In EuropeMaterial recovery service providers have contended with numerous economic headwinds in recent years, ranging from subdued economic growth in the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak and the rising base rate environment as central banks aim to curb spiralling inflation. Revenue is expected to sink at a compound annual rate of 3.5% over the five years through 2024 to €106.8 billion, including an estimated dip of 3.3% in 2024.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Material Recovery in Belgium
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG | 3,214.6 | 157.1 | 4.9 | |
Ecore BV | 1,512.4 | 97.3 | 6.4 | |
Biffa plc | 1,522.1 | 15.3 | 1.0 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Material Recovery industry in Belgium in 2024?
The market size of the Material Recovery industry in Belgium is €2.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Material Recovery in Belgium industry in 2024?
There are 931 businesses in the Material Recovery industry in Belgium, which has grown at a CAGR of 7.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Material Recovery industry in Belgium grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Material Recovery industry in Belgium has been declining at a CAGR of 2.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Material Recovery industry in Belgium over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Material Recovery industry in Belgium is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Material Recovery market in Belgium?
The biggest companies operating in the Material Recovery market in Belgium are PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG, Ecore BV and Biffa plc
What does the Material Recovery in Belgium include?
Recycling metal and Recycling glass are part of the Material Recovery industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Material Recovery in Belgium?
The company holding the most market share in Belgium is PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG.
How competitive is the Material Recovery industry in Belgium?
The level of competition is low and steady in the Material Recovery industry in Belgium.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Waste Collection in Belgium
- Non-Hazardous Waste Collection in Belgium
- Hazardous Waste Collection in Belgium
- Waste Management in Belgium
International industries
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Industry operators dismantle wrecks and recover sorted materials from waste, scrap and other articles through mechanical or chemical transformation. Firms in the industry recover materials from waste by separating and sorting recoverable materials into distinct categories.
Related Terms
MUNICIPAL WASTE RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CIRCULAR ECONOMYWhat's included in this industry?
Recycling metalRecycling glassRecycling paperDismantling ships and carsCompanies
PreZero Stiftung & Co. KGEcore BVBiffa plcIndustry Code
383 - Materials recovery in Belgium
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue CAGR
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Material Recovery in Belgium industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Material Recovery in Belgium industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Material Recovery in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Material Recovery in Belgium industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Metal recycling is the industry’s largest market. The sorting and recovery of metal is a significant source of revenue due to the high price of metals compared with other recovered materials.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Material Recovery in Belgium industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Material Recovery in Belgium industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Material Recovery in Belgium industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Belgium
- Total Exports into Belgium
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Concentration is rising in the Material Recovery Services industry. Larger players are absorbing smaller companies to solidify their market positions.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Material Recovery in Belgium located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 3 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Environmental regulations are picking up. Material recovery facilities contend with regulation that requires businesses that use, recycle, treat or dispose of waste to have an environmental permit.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Material Recovery in Belgium industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
The average industry profit margin has remained depressed in recent years. Inflationary pressures, like rising input prices and high energy costs, have led to high production costs, which have weighed on profitability.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Material Recovery in Belgium industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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