Industry Statistics and Trends
Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe key trends
The COVID-19 outbreak hits demand.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, construction and manufacturing activity was brought to a temporary halt, hitting waste production and weighing on demand.
Businesses place a greater emphasis on sustainable practices.
To capitalise on the growing environmental conscious among consumers, businesses are turning to waste treatment service providers to improve their disposal process.
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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 7.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €13.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
A struggling downstream construction sector in Germany hits demand
- The construction sector produces hefty amounts of hazardous waste, like asbestos, solvents, oils and electrical equipment, that needed to be treated and disposed of.
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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Germany contends with short-term labour shortages
- As inflationary pressures subside and interest rates start coming down, construction and manufacturing activity is set to pick up, lifting waste production and driving demand for treatment and disposal services.
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Revenue
€13.9bn
Employees
60,413
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Suez SA | 7,123.3 | 123.4 | 1.7 | |
Remondis SE & Co KG | 11,733.7 | 366.2 | 3.1 | |
ALBA Group plc & Co KG | 1,143.6 | 152.6 | 13.3 |
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Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe is €13.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 1,693 businesses in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 7.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe include?
Electronic waste and Electronic waste are part of the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry is United Kingdom.
How competitive is the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Greece
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Romania
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Norway
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Hungary
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in the UK
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Germany
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Finland
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Germany
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Austria
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in France
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Lithuania
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in the Netherlands
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Belgium
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Italy
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Denmark
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Cyprus
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Latvia
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Luxembourg
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Russia
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Slovakia
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Poland
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Croatia
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Slovenia
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Bulgaria
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Iceland
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Spain
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Portugal
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Serbia
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Czechia
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Sweden
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Turkey
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Ireland
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Estonia
- Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry provide services for the disposal of solid or non-solid hazardous waste. They also operate landfills for the disposal of waste and generating energy from waste.
Related Terms
RECYCLINGLANDFILLENERGY RECOVERY FACILITYWhat's included in this industry?
Electronic wasteElectronic wasteChemical wasteContaminated soilCompanies
Suez SARemondis SE & Co KGALBA Group plc & Co KGIndustry Code
3822 - Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
A struggling downstream construction sector in Germany hits demand
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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
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Demand for electronic waste treatment and disposal picks up. The rapid digitisation of economies after Europe since the COVID-19 outbreak drastically ramped up electronic waste volumes.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Exporter
- Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Many waste management companies operate locally. High transportation costs means there’s little incentive for waste companies to operate outside of their local area, restricting market concentration.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 10 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Suez SA
- Countries of operation for Remondis SE & Co KG
- Countries of operation for ALBA Group plc & Co KG
- Countries of operation for Zech Group SE
- Countries of operation for Biffa plc
- Countries of operation for Viridor Ltd
- Countries of operation for Serveis Medi Ambient SA
- Countries of operation for Hera SpA
- Countries of operation for Attero BV
- Countries of operation for Vestforbraending I/S
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Hazardous waste management companies must be licensed. Given the high degree of danger in handling hazardous waste, treatment and disposal companies must acquire licences from local environmental authorities.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
High fuel prices push up costs. Fuel prices have been volatile in recent years, climbing due to geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and supply chain disruptions, driving up purchase expenses.
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 Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in Europe 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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