Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $3.3bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Recent macroeconomic volatility bolsters revenue
- Although remediation servicers are primarily involved with commercial clients, following previous declines, the oil and gas markets began a steady recovery following the pandemic in the current period, establishing a crucial demand niche.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Private sector expansion is likely to raise demand for remediation services
- Domestic manufacturing output levels are expected to rise during the outlook period, driven by the strengthening domestic and global economy.
Biggest companies in the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services in Canada
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services in Canada industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Products & Services Segmentation
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Site remediation, Building remediation and Environmental emergency response services. Site remediation is the largest segment of the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services in Canada.
Trends and Insights
Site remediation projects on the rise, as global pollution continues to exacerbate environmental concerns
- This product segment generates revenue via the cleanup of contaminants and pollutants from a plot of land.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry comprises establishments that remediate and clean up contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil and ground water. The industry also encompasses companies pursuing mine reclamation activities, including demolition, soil remediation, waste water treatment, hazardous material removal, contouring land and revegetation. Industry operators also engage in the abatement of toxic materials, such as asbestos and lead.
What's included in this industry?
Providing site remediation servicesProviding building remediation servicesProviding environmental emergency response servicesCompanies
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Related Terms
BIOREMEDIATIONNANOTECHNOLOGYGROUNDWATERIndustry Code
NAICS 562910 - Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services in Canada
Performance
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Analyst insights
Government spending growth is significantly boosting servicer demand. Increased remediation needs from government clients, coupled with an incumbent and robust regulatory sys...
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 (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
- 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
Site and building remediation projects are increasing. Strong business conditions and growing environmental awareness have led companies to hire more industry firms for these...
In this chapter
- 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
Alberta hosts a high concentration of establishments due to favorable geographic conditions. The province holds a significant portion of Canada's oil and gas resources, espec...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each province
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each province in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each province accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each province in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
High start-up costs deter many new entrants and limit growth opportunities. The consistent challenge of acquiring expensive equipment and qualified workers exacerbates start-...
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 2019-2024
- 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
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players operational within the broader market. Most operations are dominated by specialized small- to medium-sized firms, though a few small companies have...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
Detailed analysis
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Governments are a primary source of funds cleanup projects. Federal and provincial agencies set environmental standards for construction, industrial and oil and gas sectors t...
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 (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
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
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Analyst insights
Large servicers are more cost-efficient than smaller ones due to economies of scale. Smaller companies lack access to advanced machinery and manpower, limiting their capacity...
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
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Assets (2017-2022)
- Liabilities (2017-2022)
- 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 Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada in 2024?
The market size of the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada is $3.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services in Canada industry in 2024?
There are 600 businesses in the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 8.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada is expected to grow.
What does the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services in Canada include?
Providing site remediation services and Providing building remediation services are part of the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry.
How competitive is the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Remediation & Environmental Cleanup Services industry in Canada.
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