The Global E-waste Disposal Market size is expected to reach $172.1 billion by 2031, rising at a market growth of 20.1% CAGR during the forecast period.
In Asia-Pacific countries like Japan and South Korea, where technological advancements and high rates of electronic device consumption are prevalent, there has been a heightened awareness of the environmental impact of e-waste. Thus, the Asia-Pacific region acquired $25,186.2 million revenue in 2023. Governments and industry associations in these countries have launched campaigns to educate the public about the importance of recycling e-waste and the potential hazards of improper disposal.
Advancements in recycling technologies and processes have made it more feasible to extract valuable materials from electronic waste. One of the significant advancements is the development of advanced sorting and separation technologies. As a result, the market is experiencing significant global growth, driven by technological advancements promoting sustainability and resource conservation. Additionally, the rapid expansion of the electronic industry has been a defining characteristic of the global economy in recent decades, driven by several key factors that have contributed to its growth and evolution. Thus, the exponential growth of the electronic industry underscores the necessity for robust e-waste disposal services and emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to tackle the escalating challenges posed by electronic waste on a global scale.
However, E-waste disposal and recycling represent a complex and financially demanding process, presenting significant challenges for businesses, particularly smaller organizations lacking dedicated resources or expertise in waste management. Hence, these cost and complexity barriers can significantly deter market entry and growth in the market.
Material Outlook
Based on material, the market is segmented into metal, plastic, glass, and others. The plastic segment procured a 26% revenue share in the market in 2023. E-waste often contains plastic components such as casings, cables, and circuit boards. Recycling these plastics reduces the volume of waste sent to landfills, alleviating the strain on landfill capacities and reducing environmental pollution. Recycling plastic requires less energy than producing new plastic from raw materials. This leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to energy conservation efforts.
Source Outlook
On the basis of source, the market is divided into household appliances, IT & telecommunication, consumer electronics, and others. The consumer electronics segment acquired 51.4% revenue share in the market in 2023. Consumer electronics, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and televisions, are widely used and frequently replaced as new models and technologies emerge. This results in many electronic devices being discarded annually, contributing significantly to e-waste generation. Advancements in recycling technologies have made extracting valuable materials from consumer electronics more feasible and cost-effective, driving the growth of the market.
Regional Outlook
Region-wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and LAMEA. The North America segment garnered a 30% revenue share in the market in 2023. North America, particularly the United States and Canada, generates a significant volume of electronic waste due to high technology adoption rates, frequent device upgrades, and a large population. This creates a substantial market for e-waste disposal and recycling services. Growing awareness of environmental issues, pollution concerns, and the impact of improper e-waste disposal has led to increased demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly e-waste management practices.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Sims Limited
- Umicore N.V.
- Boliden AB
- MBA Polymers Inc
- Tetronics Technologies Limited
- Veolia Environnement S.A.
- Desco Electronic Recyclers
- Electronic Recyclers International, Inc.
- Stena Metall AB
- AURUBIS AG
Global E-waste Disposal Market Report Segmentation
By Material
- Metal
- Plastic
- Glass
- Others
By Source
- Consumer Electronics
- IT & Telecommunication
- Household Appliances
- Others
By Geography
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1.Market Scope & Methodology
- 1.1Market Definition
- 1.2Objectives
- 1.3Market Scope
- 1.4Segmentation
- 1.4.1Global E-waste Disposal Market, by Material
- 1.4.2Global E-waste Disposal Market, by Source
- 1.4.3Global E-waste Disposal Market, by Geography
- 1.5Methodology for the research
Chapter 2.Market at a Glance
Chapter 3.Market Overview
- 3.1Introduction
- 3.1.1Overview
- 3.1.1.1Market Composition and Scenario
- 3.2Key Factors Impacting the Market
- 3.2.1Market Drivers
- 3.2.2Market Restraints
- 3.2.3Market Opportunities
- 3.2.4Market Challenges
- 3.3Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4.Global E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 4.1Global Metal Market by Region
- 4.2Global Plastic Market by Region
- 4.3Global Glass Market by Region
- 4.4Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 5.Global E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 5.1Global Consumer Electronics Market by Region
- 5.2Global IT & Telecommunication Market by Region
- 5.3Global Household Appliances Market by Region
- 5.4Global Others Market by Region
Chapter 6.Global E-waste Disposal Market by Region
- 6.1North America E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.1.1North America E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.1.1.1North America Metal Market by Country
- 6.1.1.2North America Plastic Market by Country
- 6.1.1.3North America Glass Market by Country
- 6.1.1.4North America Others Market by Country
- 6.1.2North America E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.1.2.1North America Consumer Electronics Market by Country
- 6.1.2.2North America IT & Telecommunication Market by Country
- 6.1.2.3North America Household Appliances Market by Country
- 6.1.2.4North America Others Market by Country
- 6.1.3North America E-waste Disposal Market by Country
- 6.1.3.1US E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.1.3.1.1US E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.1.3.1.2US E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.1.3.2Canada E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.1.3.2.1Canada E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.1.3.2.2Canada E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.1.3.3Mexico E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.1.3.3.1Mexico E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.1.3.3.2Mexico E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.1.3.4Rest of North America E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.1.3.4.1Rest of North America E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.1.3.4.2Rest of North America E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.2Europe E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.2.1Europe E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.2.1.1Europe Metal Market by Country
- 6.2.1.2Europe Plastic Market by Country
- 6.2.1.3Europe Glass Market by Country
- 6.2.1.4Europe Others Market by Country
- 6.2.2Europe E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.2.2.1Europe Consumer Electronics Market by Country
- 6.2.2.2Europe IT & Telecommunication Market by Country
- 6.2.2.3Europe Household Appliances Market by Country
- 6.2.2.4Europe Others Market by Country
- 6.2.3Europe E-waste Disposal Market by Country
- 6.2.3.1Germany E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.2.3.1.1Germany E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.2.3.1.2Germany E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.2.3.2UK E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.2.3.2.1UK E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.2.3.2.2UK E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.2.3.3France E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.2.3.3.1France E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.2.3.3.2France E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.2.3.4Russia E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.2.3.4.1Russia E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.2.3.4.2Russia E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.2.3.5Spain E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.2.3.5.1Spain E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.2.3.5.2Spain E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.2.3.6Italy E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.2.3.6.1Italy E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.2.3.6.2Italy E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.2.3.7Rest of Europe E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.2.3.7.1Rest of Europe E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.2.3.7.2Rest of Europe E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.3Asia Pacific E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.3.1Asia Pacific E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.3.1.1Asia Pacific Metal Market by Country
- 6.3.1.2Asia Pacific Plastic Market by Country
- 6.3.1.3Asia Pacific Glass Market by Country
- 6.3.1.4Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 6.3.2Asia Pacific E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.3.2.1Asia Pacific Consumer Electronics Market by Country
- 6.3.2.2Asia Pacific IT & Telecommunication Market by Country
- 6.3.2.3Asia Pacific Household Appliances Market by Country
- 6.3.2.4Asia Pacific Others Market by Country
- 6.3.3Asia Pacific E-waste Disposal Market by Country
- 6.3.3.1China E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.3.3.1.1China E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.3.3.1.2China E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.3.3.2Japan E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.3.3.2.1Japan E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.3.3.2.2Japan E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.3.3.3India E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.3.3.3.1India E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.3.3.3.2India E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.3.3.4South Korea E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.3.3.4.1South Korea E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.3.3.4.2South Korea E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.3.3.5Singapore E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.3.3.5.1Singapore E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.3.3.5.2Singapore E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.3.3.6Malaysia E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.3.3.6.1Malaysia E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.3.3.6.2Malaysia E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.3.3.7Rest of Asia Pacific E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.3.3.7.1Rest of Asia Pacific E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.3.3.7.2Rest of Asia Pacific E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.4LAMEA E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.4.1LAMEA E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.4.1.1LAMEA Metal Market by Country
- 6.4.1.2LAMEA Plastic Market by Country
- 6.4.1.3LAMEA Glass Market by Country
- 6.4.1.4LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 6.4.2LAMEA E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.4.2.1LAMEA Consumer Electronics Market by Country
- 6.4.2.2LAMEA IT & Telecommunication Market by Country
- 6.4.2.3LAMEA Household Appliances Market by Country
- 6.4.2.4LAMEA Others Market by Country
- 6.4.3LAMEA E-waste Disposal Market by Country
- 6.4.3.1Brazil E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.4.3.1.1Brazil E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.4.3.1.2Brazil E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.4.3.2Argentina E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.4.3.2.1Argentina E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.4.3.2.2Argentina E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.4.3.3UAE E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.4.3.3.1UAE E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.4.3.3.2UAE E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.4.3.4Saudi Arabia E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.4.3.4.1Saudi Arabia E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.4.3.4.2Saudi Arabia E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.4.3.5South Africa E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.4.3.5.1South Africa E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.4.3.5.2South Africa E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.4.3.6Nigeria E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.4.3.6.1Nigeria E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.4.3.6.2Nigeria E-waste Disposal Market by Source
- 6.4.3.7Rest of LAMEA E-waste Disposal Market
- 6.4.3.7.1Rest of LAMEA E-waste Disposal Market by Material
- 6.4.3.7.2Rest of LAMEA E-waste Disposal Market by Source
Chapter 7.Company Profiles
- 7.1Sims Limited
- 7.1.1Company Overview
- 7.1.2Financial Analysis
- 7.1.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.1.4Recent strategies and developments:
- 7.1.4.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 7.1.4.2Acquisition and Mergers:
- 7.1.5SWOT Analysis
- 7.2Umicore NV-SA
- 7.2.1Company Overview
- 7.2.2Financial Analysis
- 7.2.3SWOT Analysis
- 7.3Boliden AB
- 7.3.1Company Overview
- 7.3.2Financial Analysis
- 7.3.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.3.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.3.5SWOT Analysis
- 7.4MBA Polymers Inc
- 7.4.1Company Overview
- 7.4.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.5Tetronics Technologies Limited
- 7.5.1Company Overview
- 7.5.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.6Veolia Environnement S.A.
- 7.6.1Company Overview
- 7.6.2Financial Analysis
- 7.6.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.6.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.6.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 7.6.5.1Acquisition and Mergers:
- 7.6.6SWOT Analysis
- 7.7Desco Electronic Recyclers
- 7.7.1Company Overview
- 7.7.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.8Electronic Recyclers International, Inc.
- 7.8.1Company Overview
- 7.8.2SWOT Analysis
- 7.9Stena Metall AB
- 7.9.1Company Overview
- 7.9.2Financial Analysis
- 7.9.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.9.4Recent strategies and developments:
- 7.9.4.1Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
- 7.9.5SWOT Analysis
- 7.10.AURUBIS AG
- 7.10.1Company Overview
- 7.10.2Financial Analysis
- 7.10.3Segmental and Regional Analysis
- 7.10.4Research & Development Expenses
- 7.10.5Recent strategies and developments:
- 7.10.5.1Acquisition and Mergers:
- 7.10.6SWOT Analysis
Chapter 8.Winning imperatives of E-waste Disposal Market