South Korea 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
South Korea Waste Management Market size was valued at USD 25.56 billion in 2023, and is predicted to reach USD 42.25 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.40% from 2024 to 2030.
The growth of the waste management market in South Korea is driven by key initiatives from major players. Advancements in waste management technologies, strategic partnerships, and innovative product launches are enhancing operational efficiencies and providing cutting-edge solutions. For instance, in October 2023, Lummus Technology partnered with Dongyang Environment Group to implement advanced plastic recycling technology in South Korea. This collaboration addresses the increasing plastic waste problem by converting it into high-value chemicals and feedstocks, fostering circularity within the plastics industry. Such initiatives drive market expansion by improving operational efficiency and offering innovative solutions.
Additionally, urbanization in South Korea further boosts the waste management market. As cities expand and population density rises, the demand for effective waste management systems increases. According to the latest World Bank Group report, South Korea’s population reached 51.7 million in 2023, with approximately 41.9 million people, or 81% of the total population, residing in urban areas. This urban growth necessitates advanced infrastructure and services to handle the increased waste generation, contributing to market growth.
However, the complex regulatory framework and strict environmental standards pose significant barriers to market entry and raise operational costs for companies, thereby hindering market growth. Companies face challenges in understanding and complying with the diverse local, regional, and national regulations, that can vary greatly in their requirements and enforcement practices.
On the contrary, he 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
South Korea 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
• South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korea 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 Sk Ecoplant
- 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 Koentec 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 Is Dongseo
- 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 Hyundai Engineering And Construction
- 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 Veolia Environnement S.A.
- 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 Kg Eco Technology Services Co.
- 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 Korea Environment 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 Presona Ab
- 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 Lindner-recyclingtech Gmbh
- 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 Ecube Labs, Inc.
- 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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