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Electronics Recycling - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 604 Pages
  • July 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 2228028
The global market for Electronics Recycling was valued at an estimated US$41.7 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$108.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.6% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

The growth in the electronics recycling market is driven by several factors, including increasing e-waste generation, stringent environmental regulations, and rising consumer awareness. The rapid pace of technological advancements and the frequent upgrading of electronic devices result in a steady increase in e-waste. Regulations mandating the proper disposal and recycling of electronic products, particularly in developed regions, have spurred the establishment of recycling infrastructure. Furthermore, growing consumer awareness about the environmental and health impacts of e-waste has led to higher participation in recycling programs.

The market is also benefiting from the circular economy model, where the focus is on designing products with longer life cycles and better recyclability. Additionally, advancements in recycling technologies are improving the efficiency and profitability of e-waste recycling operations. As these factors converge, the electronics recycling market is poised for substantial growth, driven by the need to manage e-waste sustainably and the economic opportunities presented by material recovery.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Metals Recycling segment, which is expected to reach US$61.2 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 15.8%. The Plastics Recycling segment is also set to grow at 14.1% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $7.8 Billion in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 17.7% CAGR to reach $21.9 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Electronics Recycling Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Electronics Recycling Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Electronics Recycling Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Aurubis AG, Boliden Group, Cerebra Integrated Technologies Ltd., and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Select Competitors (Total 197 Featured):

  • Aurubis AG
  • Boliden Group
  • Cerebra Integrated Technologies Ltd.
  • Clean Earth, Inc.
  • Exitcom Recycling GmbH
  • Good Point Recycling
  • MBA Polymers, Inc.
  • Sims Metal Management Limited
  • Stena Metall AB
  • Umicore N.V.
  • Universal Recycling Technologies(URT), LLC
  • Zak Enterprises LLC

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Electronics Recycling: Navigating the E-Waste Challenge
  • Implications of E-Waste on Environment and Human Health
  • Traversing the Challenges & Opportunities for E-Recyclers
  • Active Role of Stakeholders
  • Global Economic Update
  • INFLUENCER INSIGHTS
  • Competition
  • eScrap Recycling: Major Competitors
  • Electronics Recycling - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Startup Companies Gain Attention
  • Select Startups in e-waste Recycling Business
  • Types of E-Waste: A Review
  • Typical Material Composition of Select Electrical and Electronic Equipment
  • Insight into Select E-Waste Stats
  • Low Recycling Rates & Circular Approach towards Electronics
  • Global E-Waste Generated (in Million Metric Tons): 2015-2030P
  • Global E-Waste Recycling Rate by Region
  • Leading Countries by E-Waste Generation Volumes
  • Percentage Breakdown of E-Waste Volume by Geographic Region
  • E-Waste Generated per Inhabitant in Kg for Select Countries
  • Geographic Market Analysis
  • Developing Countries to Drive Growth
  • India Eyes on New Policy to Deal with Burgeoning E-Waste
  • Impact of Recycling E-Waste in Developing World
  • Benefits from Proper Management of Electronic Waste for Different Industries
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Emerging Technologies Gain Interest to Address E-Waste Recycling Challenges
  • E-Recycling Trends with Potential to Mitigate Wrath of E-Waste Pandemic
  • AI Unleashes Significant Value for E-Waste Recycling
  • AI & Automation Innovations to Help Players Navigate E-Recycling Regulatory Landscape
  • Robots Redefine E-Waste Recycling Practice
  • Robust Growth of Consumer Electronics Drives Demand Fuels Electronics Recycling
  • Global Opportunity for Consumer Electronics (In US$ Million) for Years 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026 and 2028
  • Shorter Lifespan of New Electronic Devices Adds to the Volume of E-Waste Generated
  • Average Lifespan (in Years) of Select Consumer Electronic Products
  • Industry Witnesses a Surge in ITAD Services
  • Rise in Smartphone Adoption Expands Opportunities for e-Scrap Recycling Market
  • Smartphone Adoption Across Select Countries : 2024E
  • Expanding IoT Ecosystem Provides Steady Demand Prospects
  • Global Number of IoT Connected Devices (In Billion) for the Years 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022 & 2025
  • Increase in Consumer Spending on Smart Home Gadgets Presents Growth Opportunities
  • EXHIBIT : Global Smart Homes Market (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2021, 2023 & 2025
  • Global Smart Home Market Breakdown by Technology (in %) for 2018 and 2023
  • Recycling Approaches to Exploit Potential Deposits of E-Waste Lying in Landfills
  • Microfluidic Strategy to Push Recycling Rate
  • Leading Electronics Recycling Technology Trends
  • Major Technology Trends Innovating Electronics Recycling
  • Wearables Manufacturers Focus on Effective EOL Strategies
  • Global Wearable Device Shipments in Million Units for the Years 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025
  • Collaboration: Key to ProfiTable Recycling
  • Smaller and Thinner Devices Create Challenges for Recyclers
  • Sustainable Practices for E-Waste Management for Companies in the IT Industry
  • Device Manufacturers Focus on Recyclable Products
  • Dissolvable Batteries and Circuit Boards, New Innovations for Reducing Negative Impacts on the Environment from Increasing E-Waste
  • Bioleaching for Sustainable E-Waste Recycling
  • Rising Concerns over Environmental Implications of Plastics Waste Disposal Turns Focus onto Plastics Recycling
  • Plastic Waste Statistics: In a Nutshell
  • EXHIBIT : Global Percentage Breakdown of Plastic Waste Generation by End-Use Sector: 2024E
  • Barriers to Proper e-waste Management and Solutions
  • Rapid Production of Large Quantum of E-Waste Makes Management a Key Challenge
  • Low Commodity Price Values - A Major Challenge
  • Low General Public Awareness Levels Thwarts Industry Efforts
  • Data Security: A Vital Aspect of E-waste Disposal
  • Developing Countries: The Common Destination for E-Waste Dumping
  • Sustainable Supply Chains & Electronics-as-a-Service to Benefit Growth
  • Regulatory Regime Paves Way for Recycling of Electronics Products
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Electronics Recycling Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronics Recycling by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Electronics Recycling by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Electronics Recycling by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Metals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Metals by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Metals by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Plastics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Plastics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Plastics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Materials by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Other Materials by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Consumer Electronics by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Consumer Electronics by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for IT & Telecom by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for IT & Telecom by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for IT & Telecom by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Equipment Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Other Equipment Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Equipment Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Electronics Recycling Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Key Statistics
  • Average Lifespan (Years) of Select Consumer Electronic Products in the US
  • High Smartphone Penetration Provides Business Opportunities for Recyclers
  • Average Lifespan of Smartphones in the United States
  • Smartphone Users (in Millions) in the United States: 2015-2022
  • Increasing Awareness about Electronics Recycling Boosts Industry Growth
  • Companies and Organizations Focus on E-Waste Management
  • Regulatory Overview
  • US Legislations on Electric and Electronic Waste
CANADA
  • Market Overview
JAPAN
  • Market Overview
CHINA
  • Market Overview
  • E-Waste Imports
  • Stringent Regulations Propel Recyclers to Integrate Recycling Devices
  • Chinese Government Passes China WEEE
EUROPE
  • Electronics Recycling Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • E-Waste Generated per Inhabitant in Kg for Select European Countries
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAIN
RUSSIA
  • Market Overview
REST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Electronics Recycling Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • E-Waste Generated by Select Countries in Asia in Kilo Tons: 2019
  • Legislations on Electric and Electronic Waste in Asia-Pacific
AUSTRALIA
INDIA
  • Market Overview
  • Market Structure
  • Rating System and e-Waste Recycling Industry
SOUTH KOREA
REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Singapore
LATIN AMERICAARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Market Overview
  • E-Waste Generated by Select Middle East Countries (2021)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • South Africa
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Aurubis AG
  • Boliden Group
  • Cerebra Integrated Technologies Ltd.
  • Clean Earth, Inc.
  • Exitcom Recycling GmbH
  • Good Point Recycling
  • MBA Polymers, Inc.
  • Sims Metal Management Limited
  • Stena Metall AB
  • Umicore N.V.
  • Universal Recycling Technologies(URT), LLC
  • Zak Enterprises LLC

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