Food Recycler Market Report 2025

This Food Recycler market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The food recycler market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $35.17 billion in 2024 to $37.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing environmental concerns, increasing popularity of organic farming and gardening, increase of urbanization and government initiatives such as smart city, increasing population, and rising concern towards efficient waste management.

The food recycler market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $49.79 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing concerns about food waste, consumer demand for eco-friendly products, growing adoption of circular economy practices, government initiatives and regulations, and environmental concerns and climate change awareness. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, continued research and development, collaborations and partnerships, recycle the waste food by making fertilizer, and recycling and composition techniques.

The food recycler market is poised for growth driven by increasing demand for natural and organic products. Natural products derive their ingredients from natural sources, while organic products are produced using materials from organic agriculture, adhering to strict production and certification standards. This demand is propelled by sustainability, eco-friendliness, evolving consumer preferences, and heightened awareness of health and environmental issues. Food recyclers are pivotal in supporting the production and sustainability of organic products by transforming organic waste into valuable resources such as compost and renewable energy, fostering environmentally friendly agricultural practices. For example, in May 2023, organically grown cereal crops in the UK increased by 6.2% to 49 thousand hectares in 2022, while organically grown vegetables (including potatoes) expanded by 4.8% to 10 thousand hectares compared to 2021. Thus, the rising demand for natural and organic products drives growth in the food recycler market.

Leading companies in the food recycler market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as electric food recyclers, to improve waste management efficiency and promote sustainability. Electric food recyclers use electricity to break down food waste into compost or nutrient-rich soil, supporting waste reduction and environmental sustainability. These devices provide a convenient and eco-friendly solution for both households and businesses aiming to reduce their environmental impact. For example, in July 2024, Food Cycle Science Corporation, a Canada-based cleantech company, introduced the FoodCycler Eco 3. This compact model, with a 3.5-liter capacity, is perfect for households with limited counter space. Its Vortech™ grinding technology can process tough scraps like bones and fibrous vegetables, all while operating quietly and without odors. The appliance reduces waste by up to 90%, transforming food scraps into nutrient-rich compost in just a few hours.

In August 2022, Whirlpool Corporation, a US-based manufacturer of home appliances, completed the acquisition of InSinkErator for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is aimed at strengthening Whirlpool's portfolio in the kitchen appliance sector and expanding its offerings in sustainable food waste management solutions. InSinkErator, also based in the US, specializes in manufacturing food waste disposers and instant hot water dispensers for both residential and commercial applications.

Major companies operating in the food recycler market are Whirlpool Corporation, Hanmi Flexible Co Ltd., Vita-Mix Corporation, simplehuman, Joseph Joseph Ltd., Renovare Environmental Inc., MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, Ridan Composting Limited, The FoodCycler, Hungry Giant Recycling, Oklin International Ltd., Kollvik Recycling S.L., Bhor Engineering Pvt Ltd., Perfect Circle Recycling, Kompakt, Neterwala Group, Ninestars, BioHiTech Global Inc., Ecovim USA, Ecotone Renewables.

North America was the largest region in the food recycler market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food recycler market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food recycler market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A food recycler functions as a device or system that processes food waste, typically utilizing methods such as composting, dehydration, or fermentation. These processes convert food scraps and leftovers into compost, fertilizer, or animal feed, effectively reducing the amount of waste destined for landfills and promoting environmental sustainability.

The primary components of a food recycler include its products and associated services. The product itself consists of the transformed, value-added materials derived from recycled food waste, which can manifest in various forms such as fertilizer, supplements, or repurposed food ingredients. These products are constructed from materials such as steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, plastic, fiber, among others, and are available across different price ranges such as economical and premium. They are distributed through various channels including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, retailers, and e-commerce platforms, catering to a diverse range of end users including residential and commercial sectors.

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The food recycler market consists of the sale of composting bins, electric food recyclers, vermicomposters, anaerobic digesters, in-sink food waste disposers, bokashi systems, and fermentation-based recyclers. 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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