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Material Recovery in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
The Material Recovery industry in Germany has a market size of €16.7bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 0.1 %. Companies 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.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Material Recovery industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of March 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Material Recovery industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code DE-E383. Companies 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 covered in the Material Recovery industry in Germany include municipal waste , recyclable material and circular economy .
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Material Recovery industry in Germany include Recycling metal, Recycling glass and Recycling paper.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Material Recovery industry in Germany include Veolia Environnement SA, PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG and Scholz Recycling GmbH.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Material Recovery industry in Germany.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Material Recovery industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Material Recovery industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Material Recovery industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Country Benchmarks
What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?
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Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Material Recovery industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Material Recovery industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Material Recovery industry in Germany is €16.7bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Material Recovery industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 2,084 businesses in the Material Recovery industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Material Recovery industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Material Recovery industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Material Recovery industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Material Recovery industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Material Recovery industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Material Recovery industry in Germany are Veolia Environnement SA, PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG and Scholz Recycling GmbH
What does the Material Recovery industry in Germany include?
Recycling metal and Recycling glass are part of the Material Recovery industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Material Recovery industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Material Recovery industry in Germany is Veolia Environnement SA.
How competitive is the Material Recovery industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Material Recovery industry in Germany.
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