食品廢棄物回收市場機會、成長要素、產業趨勢分析及2026-2035年預測。

據估計，到 2025 年，全球食物廢棄物回收市場價值將達到 818 億美元，年複合成長率為 5.5%，到 2035 年將達到 1,406 億美元。

根據Global Market Insights Inc.最近的報告，受回收商日益轉向能創造更高經濟價值的回收方法的趨勢推動，市場收入預計將以高於廢物處理量的速度成長。食品廢棄物回收產業涵蓋一系列工藝，包括收集、分類、預處理、厭氧消化、堆肥、機械生物處理以及將食品衍生有機廢棄物轉化為能源、土壤改良劑、飼料原料和工業材料。食品廢棄物預防服務和不進行資源回收的傳統掩埋處理不屬於該市場範圍。日益成長的監管壓力、永續性目標以及減少有機廢棄物掩埋處理的需求，正促使企業和市政當局加強其回收基礎設施建設。同時，企業也尋求從回收的有機材料中獲得更高附加價值的生產，以提高廢棄物處理的經濟效益。加工技術的進步以及對可再生能源、回收材料和土壤改良產品日益成長的需求，都在推動該產業的發展。隨著資源回收在廢棄物管理系統中越來越優先於處置，食物廢棄物回收作為更廣泛的循環經濟和環境策略的一部分變得越來越重要。

預計到2025年，商業餐飲服務業將佔據30%的市場。餐飲服務場所會產生大量集中於特定區域的有機廢棄物，這為有組織的收集和處理創造了有利條件。與依賴分散的住宅垃圾的系統相比，商業場所持續的廢棄物產生簡化了收集計劃，並能更有效地管理污染物。這些營運優勢支撐了商業餐飲服務業的需求，並為回收商提供了可靠的原料來源。

預計到2025年，厭氧消化將佔據48%的市場。這種處理方法將有機廢棄物轉化為沼氣和消化殘渣，使企業能夠從廢棄物管理和能源相關生產中創造價值。回收的沼氣可以提純後用於多種用途，例如併入電網或用作車輛燃料，而消化殘渣則可以透過經認證的土壤產品通路供應。將有機廢棄物處理與生產具有商業性價值的能源和土壤相關產品相結合，增強了厭氧消化的經濟吸引力。其產生多種回收流的能力也鞏固了其市場領先地位。

預計到2025年，北美食物廢棄物回收市場規模將達286億美元，2035年將達450億美元。美國佔據了該地區需求的大部分，這得益於各州層面的有機廢棄物分流要求、商業食品服務合約以及完善的收集基礎設施。加州SB 1383法案規定，到2025年，全州有機廢棄物處置量需比2014年減少75%，這進一步增加了對能夠收集和回收食物及其他有機物的系統的需求。因此，監管措施、已建立的廢棄物管理網路以及不斷擴大的企業永續發展舉措，都在推動北美食物廢棄物回收基礎設施的持續發展。

目錄

第1章：調查方法和範圍

第2章執行摘要

第3章 行業洞察

• 產業生態系分析
  • 供應商情況
  • 利潤率
  • 每個階段增加的價值
  • 影響價值鏈的因素
  • 中斷
• 影響產業的因素
  • 促進因素
    • 垃圾掩埋成本和監管政策掩埋
    • 監理義務和政策支持
    • 引入循環經濟
  • 產業潛在風險與挑戰
    • 與原料品質和污染相關的問題
    • 技術標準化方面的差異
  • 市場機遇
    • 數位平台的開發
    • 新興科技的融合
• 成長潛力分析
• 監理情勢
• 波特的分析
• PESTLE分析
• 技術與創新展望
  • 最新科技趨勢
  • 新興技術
• 價格趨勢
  • 按地區
  • 按原料來源
• 未來市場趨勢
• 專利趨勢
• 貿易統計資料（註：貿易統計僅包含主要國家的資料）
  • 主要進口國
  • 主要出口國
• 永續性和環境方面
  • 永續計劃
  • 減少廢棄物策略
  • 生產中的能源效率
  • 具有環保意識的舉措
• 考慮碳足跡

第4章 競爭情勢

• 介紹
• 企業市佔率分析
  • 按地區
    • 北美洲
    • 歐洲
    • 亞太地區
    • LATAM
    • 中東和非洲
• 企業矩陣分析
• 主要市場公司的競爭分析
• 競爭定位矩陣
• 主要進展
  • 併購
  • 夥伴關係和聯盟
  • 新產品發布
  • 業務拓展計劃

第5章 市場估算與預測：依原料來源分類，2022-2035年

• 住宅垃圾
• 商用食品服務業
  • 餐廳和咖啡簡餐店
  • 飯店及餐飲業
  • 商用廚房
  • 餐飲服務
• 食品零售
  • 雜貨店和超級市場
  • 便利商店
  • 農夫市集
• 食品加工/製造
  • 水果和蔬菜加工
  • 肉類/家禽加工
  • 乳製品加工
  • 飲料製造
• 農業來源
  • 農場裡的作物殘茬
  • 牲畜糞便
  • 水產養殖廢棄物

第6章 市場估價與預測：依製程分類，2022-2035年

• 厭氧消化系統
• 堆肥系統
• 機械生物學治療
• 其他

第7章 市場估計與預測：依最終用途分類，2022-2035年

• 能源產品
  • 沼氣和生物甲烷
  • 可再生天然氣（RNG）
  • 發電
• 土壤改良劑
  • 堆肥
  • 消化殘渣
  • 生物炭
  • 液體肥料
• 飼料和營養產品
  • 昆蟲蛋白粉
  • 動物飼料
  • 水產飼料
• 工業產品
  • 生質塑膠和聚合物
  • 生化產品
  • 包裝材料
• 其他

第8章 市場估計與預測：依地區分類，2022-2035年

• 北美洲
  • 美國
  • 加拿大
• 歐洲
  • 德國
  • 英國
  • 法國
  • 西班牙
  • 義大利
  • 其他歐洲國家
• 亞太地區
  • 中國
  • 印度
  • 日本
  • 澳洲
  • 韓國
  • 其他亞太國家
• 拉丁美洲
  • 巴西
  • 墨西哥
  • 阿根廷
  • 其他拉丁美洲國家
• 中東和非洲
  • 沙烏地阿拉伯
  • 南非
  • UAE
  • 其他中東和非洲國家

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 81.8 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% to reach USD 140.6 billion by 2035.

According to the latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc., market revenue is expected to expand faster than processed waste volumes as recycling operators increasingly move toward recovery methods that generate greater economic value. The food waste recycling industry encompasses the collection, sorting, pre-treatment, anaerobic digestion, composting, mechanical-biological treatment, and subsequent conversion of food-based organic waste into energy, soil products, feed ingredients, and industrial materials. Food-waste prevention services and standard landfill disposal without material recovery are outside the market scope. Increasing regulatory pressure, sustainability targets, and the need to divert organic waste from disposal are encouraging businesses and municipalities to strengthen recycling infrastructure. At the same time, operators are seeking higher-value outputs from recovered organic materials to improve the economics of waste processing. Advances in treatment technologies and growing demand for renewable energy, recovered materials, and soil-enhancement products are supporting the industry's development. As waste-management systems increasingly prioritize resource recovery over disposal, food waste recycling is gaining importance as part of broader circular-economy and environmental strategies.

Commercial food service segment held a 30% share in 2025. Food service establishments produce substantial quantities of organic waste in concentrated locations, creating favorable conditions for organized collection and processing. Consistent waste generation at commercial sites can simplify collection planning and make contamination management more efficient than systems relying on widely dispersed residential waste streams. This operating advantage is supporting demand from commercial food-service sources and creating a dependable feedstock base for recycling operators.

Anaerobic digestion segment accounted for 48% of the share in 2025. This treatment method processes organic waste into biogas and digestate, allowing operators to generate value from both waste management and energy-related outputs. Recovered biogas can undergo upgrading for applications such as grid injection and vehicle fuel, while digestate can be directed into certified soil-product channels. The ability to combine organic waste treatment with the production of commercially useful energy and soil-related products is strengthening the economic appeal of anaerobic digestion. Its capacity to create multiple recovery streams is also supporting its leading position within the market.

North America Food Waste Recycling Market captured USD 28.6 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 45 billion by 2035. The United States accounts for the majority of regional demand, supported by state-level organic-waste diversion requirements, commercial food-service agreements, and a well-established collection infrastructure. California's SB 1383 requires a 75% reduction in statewide organic-waste disposal from 2014 levels by 2025, reinforcing the need for systems capable of collecting and recovering food and other organic materials. Regulatory initiatives, established waste-management networks, and growing corporate sustainability commitments are therefore supporting continued development of food waste recycling infrastructure across North America.

Major companies operating in the global food waste recycling market include Biffa, SUEZ Group, Republic Services, Veolia, and Waste Management Inc. Companies are strengthening their foothold in the global food waste recycling market through infrastructure expansion, technology investments, strategic partnerships, and development of higher-value recovery capabilities. Operators are increasing processing capacity to handle growing volumes of organic waste while improving collection and sorting efficiency. Investments in anaerobic digestion, composting, and advanced treatment technologies are helping companies increase the quantity and value of recovered outputs. Businesses are also developing stronger relationships with commercial customers, municipalities, waste generators, and downstream product buyers to secure consistent feedstock and establish reliable revenue channels. Geographic expansion allows major providers to enter regions introducing stricter organic-waste diversion requirements and sustainability programs. Companies are further focusing on contamination control, logistics optimization, and improved resource recovery to lower operating costs. The development of energy products, soil-related materials, feed inputs, and industrial recovery streams provides additional opportunities to diversify revenue. These strategies are helping market participants improve operational efficiency, strengthen customer relationships, and build broader positions across the evolving food waste recycling industry.

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, 2025

• 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, 2022-2035 (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, 2022-2035 (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, 2022-2035 (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, 2022-2035 (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.