Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €12.2bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The industry contributes to a more sustainable use of resources and a reduction in environmental impact
- The non-hazardous waste treatment and disposal industry is undergoing a transformation characterised by a growing awareness of environmental issues and the potential of this waste. The focus is increasingly shifting from traditional disposal methods such as landfill and incineration to innovative mechanical treatment processes that minimise environmental impact and increase resource efficiency.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rising landfill costs are likely to increase demand for alternative waste treatment solutions
- Diminishing landfill capacities in Germany and strict regulations for the authorisation of new landfills are leading to an increasing shortage of waste disposal options. As the volume of waste remains high at the same time, the costs for existing landfill operators to fulfil the necessary environmental and safety standards are rising. These increased operating costs are passed on to customers in the form of higher prices for landfill services.
Biggest companies in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Germany
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Collection and transport, Mechanical and biological waste treatment and Thermal utilisation and energy generation. Collection and transport is the largest segment of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Collection and transport are the first step in waste treatment
- This service segment covers the logistical aspects and the first steps of waste treatment. It includes the collection of household, commercial and industrial waste and its transport to the appropriate treatment, processing or landfill facilities.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The sector comprises companies that specialise in the treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste. The industry's activities include the collection and transport of waste as well as processes such as landfilling, incineration and the conversion of waste into energy, compost or other recyclable products. The aim is environmentally friendly disposal and the minimisation of waste.
What's included in this industry?
Operation of landfillsIncineration or other processes with or without associated generation of by-products for reusePre-treatment of organic and other wasteCompanies
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PYROLYSIS PLANTSGASIFICATIONPerformance
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Analyst insights
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- 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 (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- 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
- Factors that influence volatility in the industry
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Waste management transforms waste into valuable resources. Mechanical and biological processes are used to separate recyclable materials and convert organic waste into compos...
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- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
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
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Analyst insights
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
The waste management industry is characterised by small and medium-sized companies. The companies in the sector are mainly providers that operate at a local or regional level...
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- 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 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
External Environment
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Analyst insights
German waste management is subject to strict regulations. In addition to the Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management Act, the Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC)...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
The material costs of companies in the sector vary depending on their focus of activity. They include expenditure on packaging, fuels, chemicals and covering landfill sites. ...
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 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
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 (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany is €12.2bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 1,733 businesses in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What does the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Germany include?
Operation of landfills and Incineration or other processes with or without associated generation of by-products for reuse are part of the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry.
How competitive is the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany?
The level of competition is low and increasing in the Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Germany.
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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