Industry Statistics and Rankings
Country Benchmarking
Industry Performance Rankings
This report accounts for 34 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Waste Collection in Europe has a market size of €94.7bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 4.4 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 917k in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 3.3 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is...
European High and Lows
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Waste Collection industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Waste Collection industry in Europe is €94.7bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Waste Collection in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 34,252 businesses in the Waste Collection industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Waste Collection industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Waste Collection industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Waste Collection industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Waste Collection industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Waste Collection in Europe include?
Collection of non-hazardous solid waste within a local area and Collection of recyclable materials are part of the Waste Collection industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Waste Collection industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Waste Collection industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Waste Collection industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Waste Collection industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Waste Collection in Greece
- Waste Collection in Romania
- Waste Collection in Norway
- Waste Collection in Poland
- Waste Collection in Cyprus
- Waste Collection in Finland
- Waste Collection in North Macedonia
- Waste Collection in Bulgaria
- Waste Collection in Austria
- Waste Collection in France
- Waste Collection in Lithuania
- Waste Collection in the Netherlands
- Waste Collection in Hungary
- Waste Collection in Switzerland
- Waste Collection in Denmark
- Waste Collection in Malta
- Waste Collection in Slovenia
- Waste Collection in Luxembourg
- Waste Collection in Russia
- Waste Collection in Slovakia
- Waste Collection in Turkey
- Waste Collection in Estonia
- Waste Collection in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Waste Collection in Iceland
- Waste Collection in Europe
- Waste Collection in Spain
- Waste Collection in Portugal
- Waste Collection in Serbia
- Waste Collection in Belgium
- Waste Collection in Italy
- Waste Collection in Czechia
- Waste Collection in Sweden
- Waste Collection in Latvia
- Waste Collection in Croatia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry involves the collection of waste from households and businesses by means of refuse bins, wheeled bins and containers. It includes collection of non-hazardous and hazardous waste, used batteries, used cooking oils and fats, waste oil from ships and used oil from garages, as well as construction and demolition waste.
What's included in this industry?
Collection of non-hazardous solid waste within a local areaCollection of recyclable materialsCollection of used cooking oils and fatsCollection of refuse in litter-bins in public placesCollection of construction and demolition wasteIndustry Code
381 - Waste collection in Europe
Performance
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
Performance Snapshot
Charts
- Revenue in the Waste Collection in Europe
- Employees in the Waste Collection in Europe
- Business in the Waste Collection in Europe
- Profit in the Waste Collection in Europe
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
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)
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue by Region (2024)
- IVA by Region (2024)
- Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Employment by Region (2024)
- Exports by Region (2024)
- Imports by Region (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Waste Collection in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
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 Waste Collection 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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