Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Switzerland compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Switzerland
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#14 In EuropeBusiness
#22 In EuropeEmployees
#16 In EuropeWages
#8 In EuropeThe Material Recovery in Switzerland ranks 14 in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€1.8bn). Revenue received by operators in Switzerland has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (2.0 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland in 2024?
The market size of the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland is €1.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Material Recovery in Switzerland industry in 2024?
There are 185 businesses in the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland has been declining at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland is expected to grow.
What does the Material Recovery in Switzerland include?
Recycling metal and Recycling glass are part of the Material Recovery industry.
How competitive is the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Material Recovery industry in Switzerland.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
- Waste Collection in Switzerland
- Non-Hazardous Waste Collection in Switzerland
- Hazardous Waste Collection in Switzerland
- Waste Management in Switzerland
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.
What's included in this industry?
Recycling metalRecycling glassRecycling paperDismantling ships and carsIndustry Code
383 - Materials recovery in Switzerland
Performance
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
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Material Recovery in Switzerland
- Employees in the Material Recovery in Switzerland
- Business in the Material Recovery in Switzerland
- Profit in the Material Recovery in Switzerland
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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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