Japan Waste Management Market by Waste Type (Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) or Household, Industrial, and Commercial) and by Waste Treatment (Composting, Incineration, Controlled Landfill, Uncontrolled Landfill, Sanitary Landfill, Open Dump, and Recycling)– Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024 – 2030
Japan Waste Management Market size was valued at USD 51.75 billion in 2023, and is predicted to reach USD 81.45 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2024 to 2030.
The growing environmental concerns are driving the expansion of the waste management market in Japan. Increased awareness of the detrimental effects of improper waste disposal on ecosystems and public health is elevating the demand for more efficient and sustainable waste management solutions. According to the Eurostat report 2023, Japan generated 174.9 million tonnes of waste and achieved a notable recycling rate of 83.2% in 2020, standing out within the European Union (EU). This heightened environmental consciousness is leading to greater adoption of recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy practices, fueling market expansion and innovation.
Furthermore, recent initiatives by key companies, including product launches and strategic collaborations, are also driving market growth. Leading firms are investing in advanced technologies and sustainable practices to enhance waste collection, processing, and recycling. For example, in June 2024, Crocco (SpA SB) partnered with Versalis to produce food packaging film using raw materials partly derived from recycled post-consumer plastics. This initiative targets large-scale production for the retail market, aligning with the growing demand for environmentally responsible waste management solutions and boosting market expansion and competitiveness.
However, the complex regulatory environment, designed to enhance environmental protection, imposes significant operational burdens on waste management companies, slowing market growth in the country. Stricter environmental regulations, essential for protecting natural resources and public health, necessitate costly upgrades and the adoption of new technologies by waste-to-product companies to meet evolving standards, that hampers market expansion.
On the other hand, the adoption of waste-to-energy technologies such as incineration, anaerobic digestion, and gasification offers substantial growth potential for the waste management market. These technologies convert waste into usable energy, helping reduce reliance on landfills while supporting sustainable energy generation. By turning waste into a valuable resource, waste-to-energy solutions enhance environmental sustainability and fuel market expansion. This forward-thinking approach aligns with global shifts toward circular economy practices and brings economic advantages by generating energy from waste, paving the way for promising growth in the waste recycling sector.
Segment Overview
Japan waste management industry is segmented based on waste type and waste treatment.
• Based on waste type, the market is segmented into municipal solid waste (MSW) or household, industrial and commercial.
• Based on waste treatment, the market is classified into composting, incineration, controlled landfill, uncontrolled landfill, sanitary landfill, open dump, recycling.
Key Benefits
• Japan waste management market report provides a quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2024-2030 that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.
• The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the market trend including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.
• The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the market is provided in the report.
• The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in Japan waste management market.
• The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model are elaborated in the study.
• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Report Description
- 1.2 Research Methodology
- 1.2.1 Secondary Research
- 1.2.2 Data Analysis Framework
- 1.2.3 Market Size Estimation
- 1.2.4 Forecasting
- 1.2.5 Primary Research And Data Validation
- 2 Japan Waste Management Market By Waste Type
- 2.1 Overview
- 2.2 Municipal Solid Waste (Msw) Or Household Market
- 2.2.1 Food
- 2.2.2 Paper And Cardboard
- 2.2.3 Plastic
- 2.2.4 Glass
- 2.2.5 Metal
- 2.2.6 Others
- 2.3 Industrial Market
- 2.3.1 Manufacturing Waste
- 2.3.2 Construction And Demolition Waste
- 2.3.3 Agriculture Waste
- 2.3.4 Other Industrial Waste
- 2.4 Commercial Market
- 3 Japan Waste Management Market By Waste Treatment
- 3.1 Overview
- 3.2 Composting Market
- 3.3 Incineration Market
- 3.4 Controlled Landfill Market
- 3.5 Uncontrolled Landfill Market
- 3.6 Sanitary Landfill Market
- 3.7 Open Dump Market
- 3.8 Recycling Market
- 4 Company Profiles
- 4.1 Asahi Holdings, Inc.
- 4.1.1 Company Overview
- 4.1.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.1.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.1.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.1.5 Business Performance
- 4.1.6 Business Segments
- 4.1.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.1.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.1.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.2 Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd.
- 4.2.1 Company Overview
- 4.2.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.2.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.2.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.2.5 Business Performance
- 4.2.6 Business Segments
- 4.2.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.2.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.2.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.3 Jfe Engineering Corporation
- 4.3.1 Company Overview
- 4.3.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.3.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.3.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.3.5 Business Performance
- 4.3.6 Business Segments
- 4.3.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.3.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.3.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.4 Hitachi Zosen Corporation
- 4.4.1 Company Overview
- 4.4.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.4.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.4.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.4.5 Business Performance
- 4.4.6 Business Segments
- 4.4.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.4.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.4.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.5 Mitsubishi Materials Trading Corporation
- 4.5.1 Company Overview
- 4.5.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.5.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.5.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.5.5 Business Performance
- 4.5.6 Business Segments
- 4.5.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.5.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.5.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.6 Takuma Co., Ltd.
- 4.6.1 Company Overview
- 4.6.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.6.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.6.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.6.5 Business Performance
- 4.6.6 Business Segments
- 4.6.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.6.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.6.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.7 Tokyo Environmental Public Service Corporation
- 4.7.1 Company Overview
- 4.7.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.7.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.7.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.7.5 Business Performance
- 4.7.6 Business Segments
- 4.7.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.7.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.7.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.8 Japan-waste Co, Ltd.
- 4.8.1 Company Overview
- 4.8.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.8.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.8.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.8.5 Business Performance
- 4.8.6 Business Segments
- 4.8.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.8.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.8.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.9 Tsukishima Kikai Co., Ltd.
- 4.9.1 Company Overview
- 4.9.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.9.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.9.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.9.5 Business Performance
- 4.9.6 Business Segments
- 4.9.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.9.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.9.9 Primary Market Competitors
- 4.10 Daisyo Kogyo
- 4.10.1 Company Overview
- 4.10.2 Company Snapshot
- 4.10.3 Operating Business Segments
- 4.10.4 Product Portfolio
- 4.10.5 Business Performance
- 4.10.6 Business Segments
- 4.10.7 Geographic Segments
- 4.10.8 Key Strategic Moves And Development
- 4.10.9 Primary Market Competitors
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