E-Waste Management Market

Industry Overview

The Global E-Waste Management Market size was valued at USD 58.5 billion in 2023. It is likely to grow up to USD 180.2 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 14.9% during the forecast period ranging between 2025 and 2030.

The growth of the market is primarily the result of the strict government regulations on e-waste generation and management to reduce environmental impact. Several sustainability initiatives are taken by the government to reduce emissions and ensure safe disposal of e-waste. Furthermore, the targets set for e-waste recycling is set very high which, along with the implementation of extended producer responsibility or EPR programs to inspire proper disposal and compliance requirements by the consumers as well as the manufacturers of electronic devices promotes the market growth.

E-waste signifies the discarded computers, tablets, mobile phones, and other appliances. It also includes obsolete parts. Proper disposal and collection of the waste and recycling them to refurbish for further use is called e-waste management. Advanced sorting mechanisms are used for this process. These AI-driven systems and robots facilitate dismantling, extraction, and bioleaching to recover metals.

E-waste management reduces environmental impacts by preventing landfill waste and leaking of toxic material. It helps in preserving natural resources. It also promotes circular economy and creates new job opportunities. Such management is used across several industries such as IT, telecom, electronics, automotive, manufacturing and healthcare.

Global E-Waste Management Market Report Coverage

Industry Dynamics

E-Waste Management Market Trends/Growth Drivers:

Rapid Tech development and shorter lifespan of devices

Rapid and continual technological developments result in frequent upgrade of devices which reduces the lifespan of the devices that end up in landfill thereby generating more e-waste due to outdated devices and components. This demands proper e-waste management which promotes the growth of the global e-waste management market.

Manufacturers also reduce the longevity of products deliberately to launch and sell new products, resulting in further e-waste buildup, which, once again, needs to be recycled, fueling market expansion. In addition, rising consumer awareness about environmental impact, rise in the number of certified centers for e-waste management, and higher sustainability goals set by businesses promote market growth.

E-Waste Management Market Challenges

Deficiency of resourceful infrastructure to facilitate recycling of e-waste 

The growth of the global e-waste management market is seriously challenged by the deficiency of resourceful and robust infrastructure that will facilitate recycling of e-waste. This results in illegal dumping and disposal causing e-waste accumulation and environmental hazards due to little or no processing.

Other major aspects that deter the growth of the market include high cost of equipment and technology that restricts widespread adoption, uncontrolled recycling methods, complex material design and inclusion of hazardous materials in the composition that makes it difficult to extract them, and absence of standard regulatory policies.

E-Waste Management Market Opportunities

Environmental awareness among consumers demanding sustainable products

People today are quite aware of the environmental impacts caused by inferior products made from non-recyclable raw materials. Therefore, they now want manufacturers to design sustainable products using materials that can be recycled easily and reused later. This significant trend among the manufacturers creates major growth opportunities for the global e-waste management market.

Also, growing investment to build more e-waste recycling centers, implementation of advanced technologies in different aspects of waste management, supporting government incentives, growth potential in the developing regions, and rise in the value of recycled and refurbished material in the secondary market offers novel growth opportunities to the market.

E-Waste Management Market: Recent Developments

Aurubis AG invested in a new facility in Olen, Belgium to recycle e-waste and enhance recovery volume of valuable metals.

Sims Metal Management got a license from the government to continue operating its e-waste recycling facility in Pilsen, Chicago to meet with the rising demand for environmental sustainability.

E-Waste Management Market Segmentation

VynZ Research provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global e-waste management market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country levels from 2025-2030. Our report has categorized the market based on material type, source type, waste type and disposal method.

Insight by Material Type

Metal is the dominant segment due to the high value 

Metals, Glass, Plastic and others are the major segments of the global e-waste management market when it is split by material type. Though all these segments are significant contributors to the market, the metals segment shows higher growth potential in the study period and will dominate the market. This is attributed to the high-value metals recovered from e-waste recycling like copper. Sometimes, even gold and silver are retrieved from e-waste.

Insight by Source Type

The consumer electronics section dominates due to higher turnover

According to the source type, Consumer Electronics, Household Appliances, and Industrial Electronics are the different categories of the global e-waste management market. The fastest growing and most dominant section among all these categories is the consumer electronics segment which is attributed to its higher sales volume and revenue. 

Insight by Waste Type

The small equipment segment dominates the market due to shorter lifespan

The global e-waste management market is categorized by waste type into Screens or Monitors, Small, Large and Temperature Exchange Equipment. The small equipment segment dominates the market due to shorter lifespan, product innovation, and production.

Insight by Disposal Method

The recycling segment dominates due to resource recovery benefit

Different disposal methods also divide the global e-waste management market in Incineration, Recycling, and Landfilling categories. Out of them, the recycling segment is the most dominant due to resource recovery and environmental benefits.

E-Waste Management Market: Geographic Overview

North America is the leader of the global e-waste management market as it has advanced infrastructure and strict regulations in place. It also invests in extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs.

The Asia-Pacific Region however shows greater potential for growth in the forecast period and will expand at a higher rate due to rapid urbanization drives and supportive policies of the government. It is also attributed to the increasing consumption of electronics goods by consumers and rising investments in implementing advanced recycling and e-waste management technologies.

The market in Europe Is also growing steadily due to stricter laws and supportive policies for a circular economy, and higher consumer awareness and participation.

Global E-Waste Management Market: Major Players

1.    Research Overview

        1.1.    The Report Offers
        1.2.    Market Coverage
                  1.2.1.    By Material Type 
                  1.2.2.    By Source Type 
                  1.2.3.    By Waste Type 
                  1.2.4.    By Disposal Method 
        1.3.    Research Phases
        1.4.    Limitations
        1.5.    Market Methodology
                  1.5.1.  Data Sources
                             1.5.1.1. Primary Research
                             1.5.1.2. Secondary Research
                  1.5.2.  Methodology
                             1.5.2.1. Data Exploration
                             1.5.2.2. Forecast Parameters
                             1.5.2.3. Data Validation
                             1.5.2.4. Assumptions
                  1.5.3.  Study Period & Data Reporting Unit

2.    Executive Summary

3.    Industry Overview

       3.1.    Industry Dynamics
                 3.1.1.    Market Growth Drivers
                 3.1.2.    Market Restraints
                 3.1.3.    Key Market Trends
                 3.1.4.    Major Opportunities
       3.2.    Industry Ecosystem
                 3.2.1.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                 3.2.2.    Recent Development Analysis
                 3.2.3.    Value Chain Analysis
       3.3.    Competitive Insight
                 3.3.1.    Competitive Position of Industry Players
                 3.3.2.    Market Attractive Analysis
                 3.3.3.    Market Share Analysis

4.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast

       4.1.    Global Market Overview
       4.2.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast to 2030

5.    Market Segmentation Estimate and Forecast

       5.1.    By Material Type 
                 5.1.1. Metals
                           5.1.1.1. Market Definition
                           5.1.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.1.2. Glass
                           5.1.2.1. Market Definition
                           5.1.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.1.3. Plastic
                           5.1.3.1. Market Definition
                           5.1.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.1.4. Others
                           5.1.4.1. Market Definition
                           5.1.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030

       5.2.    By Source Type 
                 5.2.1. Consumer Electronics
                           5.2.1.1. Market Definition
                           5.2.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.2.2. Household Appliances
                           5.2.2.1. Market Definition
                           5.2.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.2.3. Industrial Electronics
                           5.2.3.1. Market Definition
                           5.2.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030

       5.3.    By Waste Type 
                 5.3.1. Screens or Monitors
                           5.3.1.1. Market Definition
                           5.3.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.3.2. Small
                           5.3.2.1. Market Definition
                           5.3.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.3.3. Large
                           5.3.3.1. Market Definition
                           5.3.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.3.4. Temperature Exchange Equipment
                           5.3.4.1. Market Definition
                           5.3.4.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030

       5.4.    By Disposal Method 
                 5.4.1. Incineration
                           5.4.1.1. Market Definition
                           5.4.1.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.4.2. Recycling
                           5.4.2.1. Market Definition
                           5.4.2.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030
                 5.4.3. Landfilling
                           5.4.3.1. Market Definition
                           5.4.3.2. Market Estimation and Forecast to 2030

6.   North America Market Estimate and Forecast

      6.1.    By Material Type   
      6.2.    By Source Type   
      6.3.    By Waste Type   
      6.4.    By Disposal Method   
                6.4.1.    U.S. Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.4.2.    Canada Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.4.3.    Mexico Market Estimate and Forecast

7.   Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

      7.1.    By Material Type   
      7.2.    By Source Type   
      7.3.    By Waste Type   
      7.4.    By Disposal Method   
                7.4.1.    Germany Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.2.    U.K. Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.3.    France Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.4.    Italy Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.5.    Spain Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.6.    Russia Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.7.    Rest of Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

8.   Asia-Pacific (APAC) Market Estimate and Forecast

      8.1.    By Material Type   
      8.2.    By Source Type   
      8.3.    By Waste Type   
      8.4.    By Disposal Method   
                8.4.1.    China Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.2.    Japan Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.3.    India Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.4.    South Korea Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.5.    Vietnam Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.6.    Thailand Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.7.    Malaysia Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.8.    Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

9.   Rest of the World (RoW) Market Estimate and Forecast

      9.1.    By Material Type   
      9.2.    By Source Type   
      9.3.    By Waste Type   
      9.4.    By Disposal Method   
                9.4.1.    Brazil Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.2.    Saudi Arabia Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.3.    South Africa Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.4.    U.A.E. Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.5.    Other Countries Market Estimate and Forecast

10.  Company Profiles

       10.1.   Aurubis AG
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   Boliden AB
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   Tetronics (International) Ltd
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   Sims Metal Management Ltd
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   Umicore S.A.
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   MBA Polymers
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   Electronic Recyclers International
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   Stena Technoworld AB
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments
       10.1.   Global Electric Electronic Processing Inc
                  10.1.1.    Snapshot
                  10.1.2.    Overview
                  10.1.3.    Offerings
                  10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                  10.1.5.    Recent Developments

11.    Appendix

         11.1.    Exchange Rates
         11.2.    Abbreviations

Note: Financial insight and recent developments of different companies are subject to the availability of information in the secondary domain.