Sweden 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
Sweden Waste Management Market size was valued at USD 7.89 billion in 2023, and is predicted to reach USD 12.59 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.80% from 2024 to 2030.
The increasing volume of waste in Sweden is driving the growth of the waste management market. As waste generation rises, advanced waste management systems and technologies are becoming essential to handle the growing demand effectively. According to a 2022 report by the European Environment Agency, Sweden generated 4.6 million tonnes of municipal waste in 2020, with waste generation per capita at 431 kg. This growing demand for efficient waste handling solutions is fostering innovation and investment in the sector, leading to market expansion.
Additionally, government initiatives aimed at reducing waste disposals are further fueling market growth. The Swedish government's regulations and policies promote waste reduction, recycling, and proper disposal, increasing the demand for advanced waste management solutions. A 2023 report by the European Environment Agency highlighted the government's decision to raise targets for reuse and material recycling of municipal waste, with gradual increases set until 2035. These measures support the development of new technologies and services, contributing to both market growth and improved environmental sustainability.
However, stringent environmental regulations and compliance standards significantly raise operational costs for companies, imposing a substantial financial burden. To meet these regulations, companies must invest in advanced technologies and processes, that can constrain their capacity for expansion and innovation.
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 OverviewSweden 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• Sweden 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 Sweden 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.