Waste Disposable Units Global Market Report 2024

The waste disposable units market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.86 billion in 2023 to $12.47 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The expansion in the historical period can be ascribed to evolving lifestyles, marketing and promotional efforts, environmental consciousness, expanding urbanization, and the growth of disposable incomes.

The waste disposable units market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.76 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices, integration with smart home systems, concerns related to health and hygiene, the rising adoption of waste-to-energy technologies, and a focus on customization and aesthetics. Key trends in the forecast period encompass quieter operation, more compact and space-efficient units, waste disposers with multiple grind stages, batch feed mechanisms, as well as anti-jam and self-cleaning features.

The escalation in waste production is accelerating, primarily driven by population expansion and the surge in manufacturing activities within numerous emerging economies. Factors such as population growth, rapid urbanization, and heightened consumption due to increased disposable income levels are set to bolster the demand for garbage disposal units. The World Bank projects that, by 2025, the daily waste generation per individual is anticipated to reach 1.42 kg. Furthermore, the International Solid Waste Association predicts a substantial global increase, estimating that municipal solid waste volumes will nearly double, increasing by a factor of 2.37 by the year 2050.

The primary categories of waste disposal units consist of garbage disposal units and food waste disposal units. Garbage disposal units are typically located beneath the sink and are designed to collect solid food waste in a grinding chamber. When activated, a spinning disc or impeller plate rapidly rotates, pushing the food waste against the grinding chamber's outer wall. This action reduces the food waste to tiny fragments, which are subsequently carried away by water through openings in the chamber's wall. It's important to note that waste disposal units use blunt metal 'teeth' (impellers) and not sharp blades. These units find applications in both households and commercial settings, distributed through original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket sales channels.

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The waste disposable units market is expected to experience growth driven by an increased emphasis on water sustainability. Water sustainability involves the responsible and efficient management of water resources to meet present needs while ensuring an adequate supply of clean water for future generations. Modern waste disposal units are designed with water conservation in mind, helping to reduce water consumption and minimize landfill waste, thereby contributing to water sustainability efforts. For example, in March 2021, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) reported that global water usage is projected to rise by 20 to 50 percent above current levels by 2050, with the industrial and domestic sectors showing the most significant growth. Similarly, according to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in February 2021, the demand for water is anticipated to increase by nearly one-third by 2050. As a result, the growing emphasis on water sustainability is a key driver for the waste disposable units market.

Many governments and industries had limited focus on environmental issues, particularly in developing countries, where greater emphasis was placed on infrastructure development and industrialization. This lack of environmental focus had a negative impact on the market for garbage disposal units. For example, the Kyoto Protocol, designed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions, did not achieve significant emissions reductions, primarily because many countries either did not agree to or failed to meet the targets outlined in the agreement.

Major companies in the waste disposal unit market are actively pursuing strategic partnerships to gain a competitive advantage. These collaborations aim to jointly develop, promote, or distribute waste disposal units, associated technologies, or services. They serve various purposes, including broadening their market presence, leveraging each partner's expertise, and enhancing their product and service offerings. For example, in October 2021, Apollo Kitchen Equipments (AKE), an Indian-based commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer, entered into a partnership with ECOFAST Italia Srl, an Italian manufacturer of food waste collection equipment, to offer food waste disposal and dehydration solutions. Their Dehydra system is an innovative technology for managing food waste, allowing for efficient segregation of food waste and facilitating recycling of other kitchen waste. The waste processed by Dehydra can also be utilized to generate biogas, electricity, and organic compost. Food Waste Disposers (FWD) help reduce the volume and odor of food waste disposed of in trash bins, resulting in cleaner, more hygienic, and environmentally responsible kitchens.

Major companies operating in the waste disposable units market include InSinkErator, Waste King, General Electric Appliances (GE Appliances), Frigidaire, MOEN, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore Appliances, Joneca Corporation, Salvajor, Emerson, Anaheim, Soocen Technology, Apollo Kitchen Equipment, WasteCare Corporation, MEIKO Clean Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd., Komptech Americas Ltd., Hobart Corporation, Mavitec Group, Delitek As, Unistone Electric Company, Disperator AB, EnviroPure Systems, Galley (The Galley), FABER, Sunbeam Products, Blanco

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the waste disposal units market in 2023. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the waste disposable units market. The regions covered in the waste disposable units market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the waste disposable units market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The waste disposal units market consists of sales of garbage disposable units and food waste disposable units. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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