Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.4 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €1.5bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Declining production volumes and the end of the construction boom dampen sales growth
- In 2020, the production volume of German industry slumped significantly due to the pandemic, which is why there were fewer orders from the industrial sector. Industrial production volumes have been volatile since then. After a significant recovery in 2021, companies have been struggling with declining production volumes since 2022. This is mainly due to falling consumer sentiment and high production and energy costs. A declining production volume in Germany is negative for decontamination companies as it leads to fewer new projects, refurbishments and the disposal of industrial waste, which directly reduces demand and the industry's order situation.
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Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The reduction in the housing backlog should help decontamination companies to improve their order situation
- In recent years, there has been a particularly high demand for social housing, which will need to be met over the next five years. This opens up sales opportunities for decontamination companies that carry out the removal of chemical substances, heavy metals and radioactive substances as part of refurbishments and building construction.
Biggest companies in the Waste Management Services in Germany
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There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Waste Management Services in Germany industry.
Products & Services Segmentation
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Refurbishment of buildings, Soil and groundwater decontamination and Decontamination of industrial plants. Refurbishment of buildings is the largest segment of the Waste Management Services in Germany.
Trends and Insights
The proportion of sales generated by the refurbishment of buildings has increased as a result of the numerous construction and refurbishment projects
- The remediation of buildings includes remediation activities that serve to remove harmful substances. The most frequently removed toxic substances include asbestos, artificial mineral fibres, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), lead, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The players in this sector remove environmental pollution and dispose of harmful substances. This includes the decontamination of streams and groundwater, the purification of surface water, the remediation of buildings and the pre-treatment of toxic substances.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Waste Management Services industry in Germany include Refurbishment of buildings, Soil and groundwater decontamination and Decontamination of industrial plants.Companies
Companies covered in the Waste Management Services industry in Germany include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Waste Management Services industry in Germany include ex situ process, in-situ process, decontamination and circular economy.Industry Code
WZ 39.00 - Waste Management Services in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The decline in construction activity in recent years has damaged the industry. The slump in orders for building construction has also led to falling sales for decontamination...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
The renovation of buildings, i.e. the removal of toxic substances such as asbestos, generates the largest share of turnover. The construction boom has led to an increase in t...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Regions and cities where a lot of asbestos was used in construction in the past offer a particularly large number of orders for industry players. In the centre region, which ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Moderate competition prevails in the sector. The high degree of specialisation required for many services prevents a higher level of competition.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2020-2025
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Waste Management Services in Germany industry.
Analyst insights
Zech Umwelt GmbH is the industry player with the largest market share. The company offers services in the areas of landfill remediation, water treatment, surface recycling an...
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The Federal Soil Protection Act influences the work of industry players. The aim of the law is to sustainably protect soils from damage and pollutants caused by human influen...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The industry's profit margin has recently increased. The demand for decontamination services has grown in line with increasing environmental awareness, which is why the indus...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Waste Management Services industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Waste Management Services industry in Germany is €1.5bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Waste Management Services industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 482 businesses in the Waste Management Services industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Waste Management Services industry in Germany?
The Waste Management Services industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Waste Management Services industry in Germany?
The Waste Management Services industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Waste Management Services industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Waste Management Services industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 2.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Waste Management Services industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Waste Management Services industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the Waste Management Services industry in Germany include?
Refurbishment of buildings and Soil and groundwater decontamination are part of the Waste Management Services industry in Germany.
How competitive is the Waste Management Services industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Waste Management Services industry in Germany.
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- United Nations Comtrade
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