Global Food Waste Management Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Food Waste Management Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032


Market Outlook

According to the report by Expert Market Research (EMR), the global food waste management market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% between 2024 and 2032 reaching a value of approximate USD 61.73 billion by 2032. Aided by the escalating concerns over environmental degradation and rising awareness regarding sustainable practices, the market is expected to grow significantly by 2032.

Food waste management refers to the collection, transportation, disposal, and treatment of waste generated from various food production and consumption activities. This waste, if left unmanaged, could lead to severe environmental issues, including increased greenhouse gas emissions, soil degradation, and water contamination. Effective management ensures resource efficiency, reduces environmental footprint, and even offers avenues for recycling and repurposing waste into valuable products, such as compost or bioenergy.

According to the food waste management market analysis, the surge in global food production, combined with rapid urbanisation and changing consumption patterns, has invariably led to an increase in food wastage. This trend has been a significant factor underlining the importance of robust food waste management systems. Governments, NGOs, and businesses globally are realising the environmental, social, and economic implications of unmanaged food waste and are consequently investing in strategies to reduce and effectively manage it.

Furthermore, consumer awareness and demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices are acting as catalysts for the global food waste management market growth. The contemporary consumer is more informed and often aligns their consumption habits with brands and services that echo their values, pushing businesses to adopt sustainable waste management practices.

In the industrial sector, food processing and manufacturing units generate considerable waste, including peels, shells, and residues. Efficiently managing this waste not only caters to sustainability but also aids in cost-saving, making it a win-win for the industry.

The advent and growth of the circular economy concept have provided significant impetus to the food waste management market demand. Transforming food waste into bioenergy, compost, or animal feed not only diverts it from landfills but also ensures its conversion into a resource, bolstering the circularity in the food system.

Nevertheless, technological advancements, including AI-powered waste tracking and data-driven waste reduction strategies, are providing solutions and opportunities. Innovations in biodegradable packaging, which reduce waste at the source, are also gaining traction.

Collaborative efforts, involving governments, businesses, and civil society, are crucial for the future of food waste management. Standardised guidelines, incentivising waste reduction, and fostering a culture of responsibility and sustainability will play instrumental roles in influencing the food waste management market outlook positively in the coming years.

Market Segmentation

The market can be divided based on waste type, process, application, and region.

Market Breakup by Waste Type
  • Cereals
  • Dairy Products
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Meat
  • Fish and Seafood
  • Processed Food
  • Others
Market Breakup by Process
  • Aerobic Digestion
  • Anaerobic Digestion
  • Incineration/Combustion
  • Other Processes
Market Breakup by Application
  • Animal Feed
  • Fertilisers
  • Biofuel
  • Power Generation
Market Breakup by Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape

The EMR report looks into the market shares, plant turnarounds, capacities, investments, and mergers and acquisitions, among other major developments, of the leading companies operating in the global food waste management market. Some of the major players explored in the report by Expert Market Research are as follows:
  • Veolia Environnement S.A.
  • Suez WTS USA, Inc.
  • WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
  • Waste Connections Inc.
  • Republic Services, Inc.
  • Remondis
  • Covanta
  • Others
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Food Waste Management Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Food Waste Management Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Food Waste Management Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Food Waste Management Market by Waste Type
8.4.1 Cereals
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Dairy Products
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.3 Fruits and Vegetables
8.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.4 Meat
8.4.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.5 Fish and Seafood
8.4.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.6 Processed Food
8.4.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.6.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.7 Others
8.5 Global Food Waste Management Market by Process
8.5.1 Aerobic Digestion
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Anaerobic Digestion
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Incineration/Combustion
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.4 Other Processes
8.6 Global Food Waste Management Market by Application
8.6.1 Animal Feed
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Fertilisers
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Biofuel
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Power Generation
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7 Global Food Waste Management Market by Region
8.7.1 North America
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Europe
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Asia Pacific
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Latin America
8.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.5 Middle East and Africa
8.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Food Waste Management Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Food Waste Management Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Food Waste Management Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.2 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Food Waste Management Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Food Waste Management Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
16.1 Market Structure
16.2 Company Profiles
16.2.1 Veolia Environnement S.A.
16.2.1.1 Company Overview
16.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.1.4 Certifications
16.2.2 Suez WTS USA, Inc.
16.2.2.1 Company Overview
16.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.2.4 Certifications
16.2.3 WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
16.2.3.1 Company Overview
16.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.3.4 Certifications
16.2.4 Waste Connections Inc.
16.2.4.1 Company Overview
16.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.4.4 Certifications
16.2.5 Republic Services, Inc.
16.2.5.1 Company Overview
16.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.5.4 Certifications
16.2.6 Remondis
16.2.6.1 Company Overview
16.2.6.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.6.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.6.4 Certifications
16.2.7 Covanta
16.2.7.1 Company Overview
16.2.7.2 Product Portfolio
16.2.7.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
16.2.7.4 Certifications
16.2.8 Others
17 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Food Waste Management Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Waste Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3. Global Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Waste Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4. Global Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Process (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5. Global Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Process (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6. Global Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7. Global Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8. Global Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9. Global Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10. North America Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11. North America Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12. Europe Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13. Europe Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14. Asia Pacific Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15. Asia Pacific Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16. Latin America Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17. Latin America Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18. Middle East and Africa Food Waste Management Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
19. Middle East and Africa Food Waste Management Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
20. Global Food Waste Management Market Structure

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