Industry Statistics and Trends
Material Recovery in Europe key trends
Subdued economic growth hits demand.
The rising base rate environment and spiralling inflation has clobbered activity in downstream markets, weighing on demand for material recovery services.
Growing environmental consciousness supports demand.
A growing shift towards being more environmentally friendly has supported recycling rates, driving demand for material recovery services.
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Material Recovery in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Material Recovery in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €106.8bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Slowing downstream markets in Sweden hit demand for material recovery services
- Demand for material recovery services largely depends on activity in downstream construction, mining and manufacturing sectors.
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Material Recovery in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Growing environmental awareness will drive demand for recycling services
- Governing bodies across Europe are placing a greater emphasis on environmentally friendly practices, introducing measures to make sustainable products the norm in the EU bloc and ramp up waste recycling.
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Revenue
€106.8bn
Employees
365k
Wages
€X.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Material Recovery in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Remondis SE & Co KG | 11,733.7 | 366.2 | 3.1 | |
Veolia Environnement SA | 44,321.4 | 2,603.4 | 5.9 | |
PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG | 3,214.6 | 157.1 | 4.9 |
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Material Recovery 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 Material Recovery industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Material Recovery industry in Europe is €106.8bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Material Recovery in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 56,355 businesses in the Material Recovery industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 8.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Material Recovery industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Material Recovery industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Material Recovery industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Material Recovery industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Material Recovery in Europe include?
Recycling metal and Recycling glass are part of the Material Recovery industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Material Recovery industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Material Recovery industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Material Recovery industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Material Recovery industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Material Recovery in Greece
- Material Recovery in Romania
- Material Recovery in Norway
- Material Recovery in Poland
- Material Recovery in Cyprus
- Material Recovery in Finland
- Material Recovery in North Macedonia
- Material Recovery in Bulgaria
- Material Recovery in Austria
- Material Recovery in France
- Material Recovery in Lithuania
- Material Recovery in the Netherlands
- Material Recovery in Hungary
- Material Recovery in Switzerland
- Material Recovery in Denmark
- Material Recovery in Malta
- Material Recovery in Slovenia
- Material Recovery in Luxembourg
- Material Recovery in Russia
- Material Recovery in Slovakia
- Material Recovery in Turkey
- Material Recovery in Estonia
- Material Recovery in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Material Recovery in Iceland
- Material Recovery in Europe
- Material Recovery in Spain
- Material Recovery in Portugal
- Material Recovery in Serbia
- Material Recovery in Belgium
- Material Recovery in Italy
- Material Recovery in Czechia
- Material Recovery in Sweden
- Material Recovery in Latvia
- Material Recovery in Croatia
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.
Related Terms
MUNICIPAL WASTE RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CIRCULAR ECONOMYWhat's included in this industry?
Recycling metalRecycling glassRecycling paperDismantling ships and carsCompanies
Remondis SE & Co KGVeolia Environnement SAPreZero Stiftung & Co. KGIndustry Code
383 - Materials recovery in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Slowing downstream markets in Sweden hit demand for material recovery services
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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 Material Recovery in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Material Recovery in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Material Recovery in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Material Recovery in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Material Recovery in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Material Recovery in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Material Recovery in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Material Recovery in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Metal recycling is the industry’s largest market. The sorting and recovery of metal is a significant source of revenue due to the high price of metals compared with other recovered materials.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Material Recovery in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Material Recovery in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Material Recovery 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
Concentration is rising in the Material Recovery Services industry. Larger players are absorbing smaller companies to solidify their market positions.
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 Remondis SE & Co KG
- Countries of operation for Veolia Environnement SA
- Countries of operation for PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG
- Countries of operation for Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas SA
- Countries of operation for Scholz Recycling GmbH
- Countries of operation for Ecore BV
- Countries of operation for Séché Environnement SA
- Countries of operation for Befesa Medio Ambiente SL
- Countries of operation for Suez SA
- Countries of operation for Biffa plc
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 Europe 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 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)
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