Middle East 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
Middle East Waste Management Market size was valued at USD 6.86 billion in 2023, and is predicted to reach USD 12.67 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2024 to 2030.
Various initiatives by key market players are significantly fueling the growth of the waste management market in the Middle East. Companies are actively engaging in advanced waste treatment technologies, innovative recycling programs, and comprehensive waste management solutions. For example, in April 2024, Organic Recycling Systems Ltd partnered with Biocatalyst to develop eco-friendly methods for waste treatment and disposal. Therefore, such initiatives enhance operational efficiency, improve waste diversion rates, and address regional waste management challenges, driving market expansion.
Additionally, government initiatives in the Middle East further boost the market. Regional policies and programs focused on improving waste management practices, promoting recycling, and reducing environmental impact are being actively implemented. For instance, in July 2023, Dubai invested USD 1.9 billion in a waste-to-energy project designed to process up to 5,666 tons of waste daily and convert it into renewable energy. These efforts drive market growth and enhance waste management capabilities across the region.
However, high costs related to waste collection, transportation, and disposal services are significant challenges. Increasing regulatory demands for sustainable waste treatment and disposal, such as recycling mandates and environmental compliance, further raise operational expenses. Additionally, limited landfill capacity and the substantial investments required for advanced waste treatment technologies create barriers for market players, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
On the contrary, 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
Middle East 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
• Middle East 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 Middle East 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 Middle East 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 Middle East 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 Bee'ah
- 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 Emirates Environmental Group (Eeg)
- 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 Saudi Investment Recycling Company (Sirc)
- 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 Global Environmental Management Services (Gems)
- 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 Qatar Green Building Council (Qgbc)
- 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 Seashore Group
- 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 Kuwait Waste Collection And Recycling Company (Kwcr)
- 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 Ecovert Fm Kuwait
- 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 Al Haya Environmental Services
- 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 Gulf City Cleaning Company (Gccc)
- 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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