食品垃圾回收市場機會、成長促進因素、產業趨勢分析及預測（2025-2034年）

2024 年全球食品廢棄物回收市場價值為 776 億美元，預計到 2034 年將以 5.5% 的複合年成長率成長至 1,322 億美元。

人們日益關注食物廢棄物對環境的影響，包括垃圾掩埋場的甲烷排放以及日益成長的廢棄物處理系統壓力，這正加速全球對回收解決方案的採用。食物垃圾回收有助於將有機廢棄物轉化為堆肥、沼氣和飼料級產品等有價值的產出，從而減少垃圾掩埋場的使用，並推動永續的廢棄物管理實踐。多個地區的政府持續實施鼓勵大規模回收項目的政策，從而促進了該行業的成長。北美憑藉完善的基礎設施和強力的監管支持保持領先地位，而歐洲則憑藉嚴格的永續發展指令和對先進廢物處理技術不斷成長的投資，正在迅速發展。厭氧消化、堆肥和再生能源途徑的發展正在重塑營運效率，並提高回收產出的品質。人工智慧和物聯網驅動的自動化和智慧監控技術正在增強可擴展性，減少營運障礙，並支援市政和私營部門更廣泛地採用這些技術。這些因素共同促成了全球食物垃圾回收產業的強勁前景。

2024年，住宅和家庭垃圾處理市場規模達到3,49億美元，並持續佔據主導地位，這主要歸因於消費者層麵食物垃圾的大量丟棄。城市人口的成長和公眾對永續生活方式意識的提高推動了這一領域的成長：社區計劃和政府支持的鼓勵家庭垃圾分類的項目進一步促進了公眾的廣泛參與。住宅垃圾回收解決方案的經濟性和便利性也吸引了希望加強在該領域推廣的市場參與者。

2024年，厭氧消化系統佔據了51.5%的市場。該技術能夠將有機廢棄物轉化為再生能源和富含營養的消化液，從而鞏固了其領先地位。這些系統有助於減少溫室氣體排放，並支持環境永續發展目標，因此在致力於降低碳足跡的地區備受青睞。強大的能源回收潛力持續加速著該領域的創新和應用。

預計2025年至2034年間，北美食品廢棄物回收市場將以5.5%的複合年成長率成長。隨著企業和消費者日益重視減少浪費和環保行為，食品垃圾回收的普及率正在上升。市場對能夠將食品廢棄物轉化為有機肥料、生物能源和再生能源等可銷售產品的現代化回收解決方案的需求不斷增強，這反映出資源循環利用的趨勢。

活躍於食品垃圾回收市場的主要公司包括 Waste Management Inc.、蘇伊士集團 (SUEZ Group)、威立雅 (Veolia)、Ridan 食品垃圾堆肥公司、Republic Services、Clear Earth Recycling、Alfa Therm Limited、Skip Shapiro Enterprises LLC、Biffa 和 FoodCycler。這些公司透過擴大處理能力、整合先進的廢棄物資源化技術以及採用永續的營運模式來增強自身的競爭優勢。許多公司致力於透過自動化、即時追蹤工具和數位化廢棄物管理平台來最佳化回收效率。多元化的服務產品，包括生物能源生產、有機肥料解決方案和客製化的廢棄物處理方案，有助於建立長期的客戶合作關係。此外，各公司還優先考慮合規性，並與市政當局合作，以獲得大型合約並提高區域回收率。

目錄

第1章：方法論與範圍

第2章：執行概要

第3章：行業洞察

• 產業生態系分析
  • 供應商格局
  • 利潤率
  • 每個階段的價值增加
  • 影響價值鏈的因素
  • 中斷
• 產業影響因素
  • 成長促進因素
    • 垃圾掩埋成本和限制不斷上漲
    • 監管指令和政策支持
    • 循環經濟的採用
  • 產業陷阱與挑戰
    • 原料品質與污染問題
    • 技術標準化差距
  • 市場機遇
    • 數位平台開發
    • 新興技術整合
• 成長潛力分析
• 監管環境
  • 北美洲
  • 歐洲
  • 亞太地區
  • 拉丁美洲
  • 中東和非洲
• 波特的分析
• PESTEL 分析
• 技術與創新格局
  • 當前技術趨勢
  • 新興技術
• 價格趨勢
  • 按地區
  • 按原料來源
• 未來市場趨勢
• 專利格局
• 貿易統計（HS編碼）（註：僅提供重點國家的貿易統計資料）
  • 主要進口國
  • 主要出口國
• 永續性和環境方面
  • 永續實踐
  • 減少廢棄物策略
  • 生產中的能源效率
  • 環保舉措
• 碳足跡考量

第4章：競爭格局

• 介紹
• 公司市佔率分析
  • 按地區
    • 北美洲
    • 歐洲
    • 亞太地區
    • 拉丁美洲
    • MEA
• 公司矩陣分析
• 主要市場參與者的競爭分析
• 競爭定位矩陣
• 關鍵進展
  • 併購
  • 合作夥伴關係與合作
  • 新產品發布
  • 擴張計劃

第5章：市場估算與預測：依原料來源分類，2021-2034年

• 主要趨勢
• 居民/家庭垃圾
• 商業食品服務
  • 餐廳和咖啡館
  • 飯店及餐飲業
  • 機構廚房
  • 餐飲服務
• 食品零售
  • 雜貨店和超市
  • 便利商店
  • 農夫市集
• 食品加工與製造
  • 蔬果加工
  • 肉類和家禽加工
  • 乳製品加工
  • 飲料製造
• 農業來源
  • 農場作物殘茬
  • 牲畜糞便
  • 水產養殖廢料

第6章：市場估算與預測：依製程分類，2021-2034年

• 主要趨勢
• 厭氧消化系統
• 堆肥系統
• 機械生物處理
• 其他

第7章：市場估算與預測：依最終用途分類，2021-2034年

• 主要趨勢
• 能源產品
  • 沼氣和生物甲烷
  • 再生天然氣（RNG）
  • 發電
• 土壤改良產品
  • 堆肥
  • 消化物
  • 生物炭
  • 液態肥料
• 飼料和蛋白質產品
  • 昆蟲蛋白粉
  • 動物飼料
  • 水產飼料
• 工業產品
  • 生物塑膠和聚合物
  • 生物化學物質
  • 包裝材料
• 其他

第8章：市場估算與預測：依地區分類，2021-2034年

• 主要趨勢
• 北美洲
  • 美國
  • 加拿大
• 歐洲
  • 德國
  • 英國
  • 法國
  • 西班牙
  • 義大利
  • 歐洲其他地區
• 亞太地區
  • 中國
  • 印度
  • 日本
  • 澳洲
  • 韓國
  • 亞太其他地區
• 拉丁美洲
  • 巴西
  • 墨西哥
  • 阿根廷
  • 拉丁美洲其他地區
• 中東和非洲
  • 沙烏地阿拉伯
  • 南非
  • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
  • 中東和非洲其他地區

第9章：公司簡介

• Alfa Therm Limited
• Biffa
• Clear Earth Recycling
• FoodCycler
• Republic Services
• Ridan food waste composters
• Skip Shapiro Enterprises, LLC
• SUEZ Group
• Veolia
• Waste Management Inc.

The Global Food Waste Recycling Market was valued at USD 77.6 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% to reach USD 132.2 billion by 2034.

Rising awareness of the environmental impact of discarded food, including methane emissions from landfills and increasing pressure on waste systems, is accelerating the adoption of recycling solutions worldwide. Food waste recycling supports the conversion of organic waste into valuable outputs such as compost, biogas, and feed-grade products, helping reduce landfill use and advancing sustainable waste management practices. Governments across multiple regions continue to implement policies that encourage large-scale recycling programs, strengthening industry growth. North America maintains a leading position due to established infrastructure and strong regulatory backing, whereas Europe is expanding rapidly with stringent sustainability directives and rising investments in advanced waste-processing technologies. Developments in anaerobic digestion, composting, and renewable energy pathways are reshaping operational efficiency and improving the quality of recycled outputs. Automation and smart monitoring technologies driven by AI and IoT are enhancing scalability, reducing operational barriers, and supporting broader adoption across municipalities and private sectors. These factors collectively contribute to a strong global outlook for the food waste recycling industry.

The residential and household segment generated USD 34.9 billion in 2024 and continues to dominate because of the high volume of food discarded at the consumer level. Growth in this category is supported by rising urban populations and expanding public awareness of sustainable living practices: community initiatives and government-backed programs encouraging household waste diversion further support widespread participation. The affordability and simplicity of residential recycling solutions also attract market participants looking to strengthen outreach in this segment.

The anaerobic digestion systems captured a 51.5% share in 2024. Their leading position is reinforced by the technology's ability to convert organic waste into renewable energy and nutrient-rich digestate. These systems help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support environmental sustainability goals, making them favored across regions focused on lowering carbon footprints. Strong energy recovery potential continues to accelerate innovation and deployment in this category.

North America Food Waste Recycling Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2025 and 2034. Adoption rates are rising as businesses and consumers increasingly prioritize waste reduction and environmentally responsible behaviors. Demand is strengthening for modern recycling solutions capable of transforming food waste into marketable products such as organic fertilizers, bioenergy, and renewable power sources, reflecting a shift toward circular resource utilization.

Key companies active in the Food Waste Recycling Market include Waste Management Inc., SUEZ Group, Veolia, Ridan food waste composters, Republic Services, Clear Earth Recycling, Alfa Therm Limited, Skip Shapiro Enterprises LLC, Biffa, and FoodCycler. Companies in the Food Waste Recycling Market reinforce their competitive edge by expanding processing capacity, integrating advanced waste-to-resource technologies, and adopting sustainable operating models. Many focus on optimizing recycling efficiency through automation, real-time tracking tools, and digitally enabled waste management platforms. Diversification of service offerings, including bioenergy production, organic fertilizer solutions, and customized waste handling programs, supports long-term client partnerships. Firms also prioritize regulatory compliance and collaborate with municipalities to secure large-scale contracts and improve regional recycling rates.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope

• 1.1 Market scope and definition
• 1.2 Research design
  • 1.2.1 Research approach
  • 1.2.2 Data collection methods
• 1.3 Data mining sources
  • 1.3.1 Global
  • 1.3.2 Regional/Country
• 1.4 Base estimates and calculations
  • 1.4.1 Base year calculation
  • 1.4.2 Key trends for market estimation
• 1.5 Primary research and validation
  • 1.5.1 Primary sources
• 1.6 Forecast model
• 1.7 Research assumptions and limitations

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

• 2.1 Industry 360° synopsis
• 2.2 Key market trends
  • 2.2.1 Feedstock source trends
  • 2.2.2 Process trends
  • 2.2.3 End Use trends
  • 2.2.4 Regional trends
• 2.3 TAM Analysis, 2025-2034
• 2.4 CXO perspectives: strategic imperatives
  • 2.4.1 Executive decision points
  • 2.4.2 Critical success factors
• 2.5 Future outlook and strategic recommendations

Chapter 3 Industry Insights

• 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
  • 3.1.1 Supplier landscape
  • 3.1.2 Profit margin
  • 3.1.3 Value addition at each stage
  • 3.1.4 Factor affecting the value chain
  • 3.1.5 Disruptions
• 3.2 Industry impact forces
  • 3.2.1 Growth drivers
    • 3.2.1.1 Rising landfill costs & restrictions
    • 3.2.1.2 Regulatory mandates & policy support
    • 3.2.1.3 Circular economy adoption
  • 3.2.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
    • 3.2.2.1 Feedstock quality & contamination issues
    • 3.2.2.2 Technology standardization gaps
  • 3.2.3 Market opportunities
    • 3.2.3.1 Digital platform development
    • 3.2.3.2 Emerging technology integration
• 3.3 Growth potential analysis
• 3.4 Regulatory landscape
  • 3.4.1 North America
  • 3.4.2 Europe
  • 3.4.3 Asia Pacific
  • 3.4.4 Latin America
  • 3.4.5 Middle East & Africa
• 3.5 Porter's analysis
• 3.6 PESTEL analysis
• 3.7 Technology and Innovation landscape
  • 3.7.1 Current technological trends
  • 3.7.2 Emerging technologies
• 3.8 Price trends
  • 3.8.1 By region
  • 3.8.2 By feedstock source
• 3.9 Future market trends
• 3.10 Patent landscape
• 3.11 Trade statistics (HS code)( Note: the trade statistics will be provided for key countries only)
  • 3.11.1 Major importing countries
  • 3.11.2 Major exporting countries
• 3.12 Sustainability and environmental aspects
  • 3.12.1 Sustainable practices
  • 3.12.2 Waste reduction strategies
  • 3.12.3 Energy efficiency in production
  • 3.12.4 Eco-friendly initiatives
• 3.13 Carbon footprint consideration

Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2024

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Company market share analysis
  • 4.2.1 By region
    • 4.2.1.1 North America
    • 4.2.1.2 Europe
    • 4.2.1.3 Asia Pacific
    • 4.2.1.4 LATAM
    • 4.2.1.5 MEA
• 4.3 Company matrix analysis
• 4.4 Competitive analysis of major market players
• 4.5 Competitive positioning matrix
• 4.6 Key developments
  • 4.6.1 Mergers & acquisitions
  • 4.6.2 Partnerships & collaborations
  • 4.6.3 New product launches
  • 4.6.4 Expansion plans

Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Feedstock Source, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 5.1 Key trends
• 5.2 Residential/household waste
• 5.3 Commercial food service
  • 5.3.1 Restaurants & cafeterias
  • 5.3.2 Hotels & hospitality
  • 5.3.3 Institutional kitchens
  • 5.3.4 Catering services
• 5.4 Food retail
  • 5.4.1 Grocery stores & supermarkets
  • 5.4.2 Convenience stores
  • 5.4.3 Farmers markets
• 5.5 Food processing & manufacturing
  • 5.5.1 Fruit & vegetable processing
  • 5.5.2 Meat & poultry processing
  • 5.5.3 Dairy processing
  • 5.5.4 Beverage manufacturing
• 5.6 Agricultural sources
  • 5.6.1 On-farm crop residues
  • 5.6.2 Livestock manure
  • 5.6.3 Aquaculture waste

Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Process, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 6.1 Key trends
• 6.2 Anaerobic digestion systems
• 6.3 Composting system
• 6.4 Mechanical biological treatment
• 6.5 Others

Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, By End Use, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 7.1 Key trends
• 7.2 Energy products
  • 7.2.1 Biogas & biomethane
  • 7.2.2 Renewable natural gas (RNG)
  • 7.2.3 Electricity generation
• 7.3 Soil amendment products
  • 7.3.1 Compost
  • 7.3.2 Digestate
  • 7.3.3 Biochar
  • 7.3.4 Liquid fertilizers
• 7.4 Feed & protein products
  • 7.4.1 Insect protein meal
  • 7.4.2 Animal feed
  • 7.4.3 Aquaculture feed
• 7.5 Industrial products
  • 7.5.1 Bioplastics & polymers
  • 7.5.2 Biochemicals
  • 7.5.3 Packaging materials
• 7.6 Others

Chapter 8 Market Estimates and Forecast, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)

• 8.1 Key trends
• 8.2 North America
  • 8.2.1 U.S.
  • 8.2.2 Canada
• 8.3 Europe
  • 8.3.1 Germany
  • 8.3.2 UK
  • 8.3.3 France
  • 8.3.4 Spain
  • 8.3.5 Italy
  • 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 8.4 Asia Pacific
  • 8.4.1 China
  • 8.4.2 India
  • 8.4.3 Japan
  • 8.4.4 Australia
  • 8.4.5 South Korea
  • 8.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 8.5 Latin America
  • 8.5.1 Brazil
  • 8.5.2 Mexico
  • 8.5.3 Argentina
  • 8.5.4 Rest of Latin America
• 8.6 Middle East and Africa
  • 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 8.6.2 South Africa
  • 8.6.3 UAE
  • 8.6.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

Chapter 9 Company Profiles

• 9.1 Alfa Therm Limited
• 9.2 Biffa
• 9.3 Clear Earth Recycling
• 9.4 FoodCycler
• 9.5 Republic Services
• 9.6 Ridan food waste composters
• 9.7 Skip Shapiro Enterprises, LLC
• 9.8 SUEZ Group
• 9.9 Veolia
• 9.10 Waste Management Inc.