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Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 3821 April 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€48.4bn

2019-2024 2.4 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

252k

2019-2024 3.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

9,085

2019-2024 0.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry analysis

Europe’s Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal industry has contended with numerous headwinds in recent years, most notably declining waste volumes from downstream markets that have struggled amid turbulent economic conditions. Yet, long-term contracts limiting volatility and a greater emphasis on sustainability through greater recycling levels have kept demand afloat in the unfavourable environment. Revenue is projected to sink at a compound annual rate of 2.4% over the five years through 2024 to €48.4 billion, including an estimated decline of 1.6% in 2024. Profit is estimated to be 18.5%.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe key trends

Waste production falls during the COVID-19 outbreak.

 

Although household waste picked up during the COVID-19 outbreak, total waste production plummeted due to downstream sectors being brought to a halt amid lockdown restrictions.

Governments are expressing more concern about sustainability.

 

Funding aimed towards waste treatment like the EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility, will support demand in the coming years.

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Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €48.4bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

A struggling construction sector in Austria hits demand

  • Demand for waste treatment and disposal services is heavily contingent on activity in downstream construction and industrial markets.

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Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

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Revenue

€48.4bn

2019-2024 2.4 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

252k

2019-2024 3.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€X.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 3.0 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Hungary +12.4%
  2. Poland +8.2%
  3. Portugal +7.8%
  4. Croatia +7.8%
  5. Turkey +7.3%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Serbia -36.0%
  2. Russia -8.6%
  3. Iceland -3.0%
  4. Ireland -2.9%
  5. Malta -2.8%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Veolia Environnement SA
44,321.4
2,603.4
5.9
Remondis SE & Co KG
11,733.7
366.2
3.1
Stena Metall AB
44,115.3
2,693.5
6.1

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Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe is €48.4bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 9,085 businesses in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe include?

Waste treatment and Waste disposal are part of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry is Germany.

How competitive is the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe.

Related Industries

This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Non-hazardous waste treatment and disposal service providers operate landfill sites, dispose of non-hazardous waste in combustion and incineration plants and treat organic waste. The industry also includes plants that generate renewable energy. Landfill gas producers, decontamination services and facilities treating mixed materials or recyclables are not covered in this industry.

Related Terms

RECYCLINGLANDFILLENERGY RECOVERY FACILITY

What's included in this industry?

Waste treatmentWaste disposalEnergy generation

Companies

Veolia Environnement SARemondis SE & Co KGStena Metall AB

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

3821 - Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

A struggling construction sector in Austria hits demand

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue Growth
  • 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 in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
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)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Concentration is low in the industry. Although consolidation activity is common among the larger players, low barriers to entry result in many smaller waste management companies joining the industry.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Veolia Environnement SA
  • Countries of operation for Remondis SE & Co KG
  • Countries of operation for Stena Metall AB
  • Countries of operation for Suez SA
  • Countries of operation for Hera SpA
  • Countries of operation for Serveis Medi Ambient SA
  • Countries of operation for ALBA Group plc & Co KG
  • Countries of operation for Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe
  • Countries of operation for Biffa plc
  • Countries of operation for Viridor Ltd

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Regulation is light in the industry. Waste managers are required to obtain licenses before they’re allowed to begin treatment and disposal activities.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe 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)

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