Industry Statistics and Rankings
Country Benchmarking
Industry Performance Rankings
This report accounts for 34 number of countries where the industry is active.
The Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Europe has a market size of €270.2bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.3 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 2m in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 3.1 % 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 Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe is €270.2bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 76,565 businesses in the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 3.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Europe include?
Collection of non-hazardous waste and Collection of hazardous waste are part of the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Greece
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Romania
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Norway
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Poland
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Cyprus
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Finland
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in North Macedonia
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Bulgaria
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Luxembourg
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Russia
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Slovakia
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Turkey
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Estonia
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Iceland
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Europe
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Austria
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in France
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Lithuania
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in the Netherlands
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Hungary
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Switzerland
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Denmark
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Malta
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Slovenia
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Spain
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Portugal
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Serbia
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Belgium
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Italy
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Czechia
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Sweden
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Latvia
- Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Croatia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry involves the collection, treatment, and disposal of waste materials. This also includes local hauling of waste materials and the operation of materials recovery facilities like those that sort recoverable materials from a waste stream.
What's included in this industry?
Collection of non-hazardous wasteCollection of hazardous wasteTreatment and disposal of non-hazardous wasteTreatment and disposal of hazardous wasteMaterials recoveryIndustry Code
38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery 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 Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Europe
- Employees in the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Europe
- Business in the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery in Europe
- Profit in the Waste Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery 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 Treatment & Disposal & Material Recovery 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 Treatment & Disposal & 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)
Methodology
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