United Kingdom
UK SIC E38.320|Statistics

Sorted Material Recovery in the UK - Number of Businesses (2020-2030)

There are xx businesses in the Sorted Material Recovery industry in the UK, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. This industry comprises companies that sort, recover and sell recyclable materials such as metal, paper, plastic and glass from mixed waste. Companies operate material recovery facilities and sort scrap metal.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Employees

XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Businesses

XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Profit

$XX
2020-2025 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2020-2025 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Sorted Material Recovery in the UK in 2025?

There is 1,546 Sorted Material Recovery in the UK businesses as of 2025, an decrease of -1.1% from 2024.

Has the number of Sorted Material Recovery in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Sorted Material Recovery in the UK businesses has declined -0.8% per year on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

What is forecast business growth of Sorted Material Recovery in the UK over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Sorted Material Recovery in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Sorted Material Recovery in the UK?

The Sorted Material Recovery in the UK has low market share concentration and the largest business is Veolia Environnement SA.

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