This research report provides in-depth analysis of anaerobic digestion system market across five major geographies and emphasizes on the current market trends, market sizes, market shares, recent developments, and forecasts till 2031.
The anaerobic digestion system market is projected to reach $32.1 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024 to 2031. The growth of this market is primarily driven by the rising demand for renewable energy sources, government initiatives supporting the development & adoption of anaerobic digestion systems, the growing need for safe waste disposal, and increasing awareness regarding the benefits of anaerobic digestion systems. However, competition from other renewable energy sources and the high initial investment requirements & operating costs of anaerobic digestion systems restrain the growth of this market.
Furthermore, the increasing use of anaerobic digestion systems in sewage & wastewater treatment and the integration of advanced technologies into anaerobic digestion systems are expected to generate growth opportunities for market stakeholders. However, operational issues with anaerobic digestion systems are a major challenge impacting market growth. Additionally, the increasing use of co-digestion is a prominent trend in the anaerobic digestion market.
Based on offering, the anaerobic digestion systems market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. In 2024, the hardware segment is expected to account for the largest share of 46.7% of the anaerobic digestion systems market. The segment’s large share can be attributed to the growing demand for key hardware components such as digesters, generators, compressors, gas storage tanks, pumps, and pipes, as well as the increasing need for safe and efficient waste disposal solutions.
However, the software segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of anaerobic digestion software in the industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as its growing utilization for a wide range of applications.
Based on feedstock type, the global anaerobic digestion systems market is segmented into agricultural waste, municipal waste, industrial waste, sewage waste, and other feedstocks. In 2024, the industrial waste segment is expected to account for the largest share of 25.6% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market. The segment’s large market share is attributed to the integration of advanced technologies into anaerobic digestion systems in the industrial sector and rising government regulations promoting the adoption of green technologies.
However, the agricultural waste segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is driven by the rising need to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion and the increasing volume of organic waste material generated in the agriculture sector.
Based on sector, the global anaerobic digestion systems market is segmented into automotive, energy & utilities, commercial & residential, agriculture, and industrial. In 2024, the energy & utilities segment is expected to account for the largest share of 32.2% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market. The segment’s large market share is attributed to increasing awareness regarding the benefits of anaerobic digestion systems, growing demand for renewable energy sources, and increasing government support for renewable energy projects.
However, the agriculture segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by increasing government mandates to reduce agricultural waste, as well as the growing need to process animal waste from livestock operations and crop residues.
Based on geography, the anaerobic digestion systems market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2024, North America is expected to account for the largest share of 34.3% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market. North America’s significant market share is attributed to stringent environmental regulations, high levels of food waste, a growing focus on renewable energy, the presence of key market players in the region, and increasing demand for renewable energy sources.
However, the market in Asia-Pacific is poised to register the highest CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the rising demand for anaerobic digestion systems in various applications such as power generation and agriculture and the increasing implementation of waste management regulations aimed at reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
The anaerobic digestion system market is projected to reach $32.1 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024 to 2031. The growth of this market is primarily driven by the rising demand for renewable energy sources, government initiatives supporting the development & adoption of anaerobic digestion systems, the growing need for safe waste disposal, and increasing awareness regarding the benefits of anaerobic digestion systems. However, competition from other renewable energy sources and the high initial investment requirements & operating costs of anaerobic digestion systems restrain the growth of this market.
Furthermore, the increasing use of anaerobic digestion systems in sewage & wastewater treatment and the integration of advanced technologies into anaerobic digestion systems are expected to generate growth opportunities for market stakeholders. However, operational issues with anaerobic digestion systems are a major challenge impacting market growth. Additionally, the increasing use of co-digestion is a prominent trend in the anaerobic digestion market.
Based on offering, the anaerobic digestion systems market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. In 2024, the hardware segment is expected to account for the largest share of 46.7% of the anaerobic digestion systems market. The segment’s large share can be attributed to the growing demand for key hardware components such as digesters, generators, compressors, gas storage tanks, pumps, and pipes, as well as the increasing need for safe and efficient waste disposal solutions.
However, the software segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of anaerobic digestion software in the industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as its growing utilization for a wide range of applications.
Based on feedstock type, the global anaerobic digestion systems market is segmented into agricultural waste, municipal waste, industrial waste, sewage waste, and other feedstocks. In 2024, the industrial waste segment is expected to account for the largest share of 25.6% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market. The segment’s large market share is attributed to the integration of advanced technologies into anaerobic digestion systems in the industrial sector and rising government regulations promoting the adoption of green technologies.
However, the agricultural waste segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is driven by the rising need to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion and the increasing volume of organic waste material generated in the agriculture sector.
Based on sector, the global anaerobic digestion systems market is segmented into automotive, energy & utilities, commercial & residential, agriculture, and industrial. In 2024, the energy & utilities segment is expected to account for the largest share of 32.2% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market. The segment’s large market share is attributed to increasing awareness regarding the benefits of anaerobic digestion systems, growing demand for renewable energy sources, and increasing government support for renewable energy projects.
However, the agriculture segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by increasing government mandates to reduce agricultural waste, as well as the growing need to process animal waste from livestock operations and crop residues.
Based on geography, the anaerobic digestion systems market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2024, North America is expected to account for the largest share of 34.3% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market. North America’s significant market share is attributed to stringent environmental regulations, high levels of food waste, a growing focus on renewable energy, the presence of key market players in the region, and increasing demand for renewable energy sources.
However, the market in Asia-Pacific is poised to register the highest CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the rising demand for anaerobic digestion systems in various applications such as power generation and agriculture and the increasing implementation of waste management regulations aimed at reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
Key Players:
Some of the key players operating in the anaerobic digestion systems market are Kanadevia Inova Group (A Part of Hitachi Zosen Corporation) (Switzerland), Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (U.S.), EnviTec Biogas AG (Germany), Nature Energy Biogas A/S (A Part of Shell plc) (Denmark), Biokraft International AB (Sweden), VWS (UK) Ltd (A Part of Veolia Environnement) (U.K.), Renewi plc (U.K.), Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (U.S.), Bioenergy Devco, LLC (U.S.), PlanET Biogas Group GmbH (Germany), Biogen (UK) Ltd (U.K.), Agrinz Technologies GmbH (Austria), Zero Waste Energy, LLC (U.S.), Agraferm Technologies AG (Germany), Bioquadrat Energie- und Wassertechnik Holding GmbH (Austria), and AAT Abases- und Abfalltechnik GmbH (Austria).Key questions answered in the report:
- Which are the high-growth market segments based on offering, feedstock type, capacity, application, and sector?
- What was the historical market for anaerobic digestion systems?
- What are the market forecasts and estimates for the period 2024-2031?
- What are the major drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the anaerobic digestion systems market?
- Who are the major players in the anaerobic digestion systems market?
- What is the competitive landscape like?
- What are the recent developments in the anaerobic digestion systems market?
- What are the different strategies adopted by the major players in the anaerobic digestion systems market?
- What are the key geographic trends, and which are the high-growth countries?
- Who are the emerging players in the global anaerobic digestion systems market, and how do they compete with the other players?
Scope of the Report:
Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Offering
- Hardware
- Digester Tanks
- Biogas Handling Equipment
- Monitoring & Control Equipment
- Feedstock Pre-Processing Equipment
- Other Hardware
- Software
- Simulation Software
- Energy Modeling Software
- Data Management Software
- Services
- Designing & Installation Services
- Operation & Maintenance Services
Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Feedstock Type
- Industrial Waste
- Municipal Waste
- Sewage Waste
- Agricultural Waste
- Other Feedstocks
Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Capacity
- Medium-scale
- Large-scale
- Small-scale
Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Application
- Agricultural & Industrial Waste Management
- Power Generation
- Fuel
- Other Applications
Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Sector
- Energy & Utilities
- Automotive
- Commercial & Residential
- Agriculture
- Industrial
Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Geography
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Australia & New Zealand
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- U.K.
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Denmark
- Switzerland
- Finland
- Austria
- Rest of Europe
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- UAE
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Research Methodology
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Insights
5. Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Offering
6. Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Feedstock Type
7. Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Capacity
8. Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Application
9. Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Sector
10. Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Assessment - by Geography
11. Competition Analysis
12. Company Profiles
13. Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned
- Kanadevia Inova Group (A Part of Hitachi Zosen Corporation) (Switzerland)
- Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (U.S.)
- EnviTec Biogas AG (Germany)
- Nature Energy Biogas A/S (A Part of Shell plc) (Denmark)
- Biokraft International AB (Sweden)
- VWS (UK) Ltd (A Part of Veolia Environnement) (U.K.)
- Renewi plc (U.K.)
- Capstone Green Energy Holdings Inc. (U.S.)
- Bioenergy Devco
- LLC (U.S.)
- PlanET Biogas Group GmbH (Germany)
- Biogen (UK) Ltd (U.K.)
- Agrinz Technologies GmbH (Austria)
- Zero Waste Energy
- LLC (U.S.)
- Agraferm Technologies AG (Germany)
- Bioquadrat Energie- und Wassertechnik Holding GmbH (Austria)
- and AAT Abases- und Abfalltechnik GmbH (Austria).