Europe Food Waste Management Market

Europe Food Waste Management Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Source (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), By Process, By Application, By Waste Type, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2024 - 2031

Report Id: KBV-27160 Publication Date: March-2025 Number of Pages: 128
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Analysis of Market Size & Trends

The Europe Food Waste Management Market would witness market growth of 6.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).

The Germany market dominated the Europe Food Waste Management Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $4,691.6 million by 2031. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 5.9% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 7.7% during (2024 - 2031).

Europe Food Waste Management Market

Composting is a widely used method for processing food waste, particularly organic waste. This biodegradable process breaks down food scraps and organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, reducing the burden on landfills and enabling the return of valuable nutrients to the soil. Home composting, community composting, and industrial composting facilities are all part of the composting ecosystem.

Anaerobic digestion manages food waste by converting organic waste into biogas and nutrient-rich compost through microbial processes. The biogas produced can generate electricity and heat, making this a sustainable solution for waste disposal and energy generation. The WTE process is becoming increasingly popular in handling food waste. This method converts food waste into electricity, heat, or fuel through incineration, pyrolysis, or gasification. This application helps reduce food waste in landfills and produces usable energy from waste.

The EU’s stringent environmental regulations and initiatives, such as the Farm to Fork Strategy and the Circular Economy Action Plan, further boost the market. These policies aim to cut food waste in half by 2030, encouraging enterprises to invest in advanced waste management systems. Additionally, rising consumer awareness about sustainability and resource efficiency drives food manufacturers to adopt waste minimization strategies, creating opportunities for innovative solutions in the sector. Hence, strong regulatory frameworks and a thriving food processing industry are accelerating the adoption of sustainable waste management practices.

Free Valuable Insights: The Global Food Waste Management Market will Hit USD 78.40 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 7.2%

Based on Source, the market is segmented into Residential, Commercial, and Industrial. Based on Process, the market is segmented into Anaerobic Digestion, Aerobic Digestion, Incineration/Combustion, and Other Processes. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Animal Feed, Fertilizers, Biofuel, and Power Generation. Based on Waste Type, the market is segmented into Fruits & Vegetables, Cereals, Oilseeds & Pulses, Non Veg Food, Dairy Products, and Other Types. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

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List of Key Companies Profiled

  • Veolia Environnement S.A.
  • Suez S.A.
  • Waste Management, Inc.
  • Republic Services, Inc. (Cascade Investment Group, Inc.)
  • Reworld Waste, LLC
  • Stericycle, Inc.
  • Clean Harbors, Inc.
  • Biffa plc (Energy Capital Partners Management, LP)
  • Remondis SE & Co. KG (Rethmann Se & Co. Kg)
  • Cleanaway Waste Management Limited

Europe Food Waste Management Market Report Segmentation

By Source

  • Residential
  • Commercial
  • Industrial

By Process

  • Anaerobic Digestion
  • Aerobic Digestion
  • Incineration/Combustion
  • Other Processes

By Application

  • Animal Feed
  • Fertilizers
  • Biofuel
  • Power Generation

By Waste Type

  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Cereals, Oilseeds & Pulses
  • Non Veg Food
  • Dairy Products
  • Other Types

By Country

  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
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