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市場調查報告書
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循環食品及食品廢棄物利用平台市場:預測(至2034年)-依原料、利用方式、平台模式、最終用戶及地區分類的全球分析Circular Food and Food-Waste Valorization Platforms Market Forecasts to 2034 - Global Analysis By Feedstock Source, Valorization Approach, Platform Model, End User and By Geography |
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根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球循環食品和食品廢棄物利用平台市場預計將在 2026 年達到 31 億美元,並在預測期內以 14.8% 的複合年成長率成長,到 2034 年達到 93 億美元。
專注於循環食品系統和食物廢棄物價值評估的平台正在重新定義剩餘食物的管理和利用方式。這些平台整合了數位分析、生物技術和精簡物流等先進技術,將食物廢棄物轉化為生生質能源、動物飼料、有機肥料和特殊配料等有用產品。透過連接整個價值鏈上的相關人員,這些解決方案在創造附加價值的同時,最大限度地減少了廢棄物處理和排放。更嚴格的環境法規、企業永續發展目標以及消費者意識的不斷提高正在推動這一市場的擴張。人工智慧、追蹤系統和增值回收製程的持續進步,進一步強化了這些解決方案在全球建構高效、永續和循環食品網路中的作用。
根據聯合國糧食及農業組織(糧農組織)的說法,「糧食損失和廢棄物資料庫」包含了從全球 700 多種出版物中收集的 29,000 多個資料點,涵蓋了從生產和收穫後處理到加工、分銷和消費的整個價值鏈中的糧食損失和廢棄物。
全球食物廢棄物加劇和資源利用效率低下
全球日益嚴重的食物浪費是推動循環食物和食物廢棄物利用平台發展的強大動力。物流不良、儲存不當以及不良的消費習慣導致供應鏈中大量食物被浪費。這不僅造成經濟損失,也對環境產生影響,尤其是廢棄物分解過程中產生的溫室氣體排放。這些平台透過重新分配和轉換廢棄物,將其轉化為有用的生產,有助於解決這個問題。隨著人口成長和對食物資源需求的增加,高效利用變得日益重要,這促使全球食物生態系統採用創新且永續的系統。
前期投資和基礎設施成本龐大
循環食品和食品廢棄物利用平檯面臨的主要限制因素是需要大量的初始資本和基礎設施投資。建立現代化加工設施、實施數位化系統以及建構高效的物流體係都需要高昂的成本。中小企業尤其難以負擔這些費用,從而限制了這些平台的普及。此外,對先進設備和熟練專業人員的需求也推高了營運成本。儘管這些平台具有長期價值,但收益的不確定性和高昂的初始成本阻礙了企業對循環食品廢棄物管理技術和解決方案的大力投資。
生物基產品和替代材料的擴展
人們對永續材料和生物基產品的興趣日益濃厚,為循環食品和食品廢棄物利用平台創造了強勁的成長前景。食品廢棄物正被轉化生質燃料、生物分解性塑膠塑膠、肥料和特殊原料等有用產品,惠及各產業。隨著化石燃料監管的日益嚴格和環保意識的不斷增強,這一趨勢正在加速發展。這些平台支持資源的高效利用,並推動替代材料研發的創新。隨著各行業擴大採用環保替代方案,將廢棄物轉化為有價值產品的能力將開闢新的收入來源,並刺激全球循環食品系統領域的進一步投資和技術進步。
激烈的市場競爭與新的替代方案
日益激烈的競爭和替代性廢棄物管理方法的出現對循環食品和食品廢棄物利用平台構成威脅。傳統回收技術、堆肥方法和新興技術都在爭奪類似的資源和客戶。規模較大、實力雄厚的公司通常擁有更完善的基礎設施和雄厚的財力,這使得小規模企業難以與之競爭。此外,永續永續性方案的不斷進步可能會降低人們對這些平台的依賴。這種高度競爭的環境迫使企業不斷創新。如果無法跟上市場動態,就可能導致市佔率下降、定價困難和成長前景受限。
疫情為循環食品和食品廢棄物利用平台帶來了挑戰和機會。初期封鎖、勞動力短缺和供應鏈中斷等衝擊對廢棄物收集和處理作業造成了負面影響。雖然餐飲業停業導致商業食品廢棄物減少,但家庭食品廢棄物仍波動不定。儘管面臨這些不利因素,疫情反而提升了人們對食品安全、永續性和資源高效利用的關注。各國政府和企業開始優先考慮減少廢棄物和在地化供應體系。這種轉變促進了食品廢棄物管理領域數位化技術和創新解決方案的應用,增強了市場的長期前景,並提高了應對未來挑戰的適應能力。
在預測期內,消費後食物廢棄物部分預計將佔最大佔有率。
在預測期內,由於家庭、餐廳和公共機構產生的食物垃圾量龐大,消費後食物廢棄物領域預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率。作為食物消費週期的最後階段,該領域每天排放大量廢棄物。這些豐富的廢棄物蘊藏著巨大的潛力,可以進行高效的收集、再分配和轉化為有用的產品。消費者日益增強的減少廢棄物意識、政府的支持措施以及技術的進步,都進一步鞏固了該領域在全球循環經濟中的主導地位。
預計在預測期內,能源和公用事業板塊將呈現最高的複合年成長率。
在預測期內,受清潔能源需求成長和資源高效利用的推動,能源公用事業領域預計將呈現最高的成長率。食物廢棄物正擴大被轉化為沼氣、生質燃料和電力等能源來源,從而支持全球減少碳排放的努力。能源供應商正在採用先進的垃圾焚化發電和厭氧消化技術,以提高效率並減少對傳統燃料的依賴。政府的支持和獎勵,以及能源價格的上漲,進一步促進了這些技術的應用。這一成長凸顯了該產業在促進永續能源和循環經濟實踐方面發揮的關鍵作用。
在預測期內,歐洲地區預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率,這主要得益於其完善的法規、先進的廢棄物管理系統以及對循環經濟戰略的早期採納。該地區已實施嚴格措施,旨在最大限度地減少食物廢棄物,並促進回收和資源的高效利用。歐洲各國正積極投資於厭氧消化、堆肥和數位化監測工具等先進技術。消費者日益增強的永續性意識和企業對永續發展的重視也推動了市場成長。此外,政府、企業和研究機構之間的有效合作正在推動創新,使歐洲成為食物廢棄物循環解決方案開發和實施領域的主導地區。
在預測期內,亞太地區預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率,這主要受城市人口成長和食品需求增加的推動。全部區域產生的大量食物廢棄物促使人們迫切需要有效的廢棄物管理和資源回收解決方案。各國政府正日益大力推動以永續性、減少廢棄物和利用有機物生產可再生能源為重點的各項措施。對先進技術和廢棄物處理基礎設施的投資也不斷增加。此外,企業和消費者環保意識的增強也推動了相關解決方案的普及,使亞太地區成為循環食品和廢棄物資源回收解決方案的領先新興市場。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Circular Food and Food-Waste Valorization Platforms Market is accounted for $3.1 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach $9.3 billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 14.8% during the forecast period. Platforms focused on circular food systems and food-waste valorization is redefining the management of excess food and resource utilization. They integrate advanced technologies such as digital analytics, biotechnology, and streamlined logistics to transform discarded food into useful products like bioenergy, livestock feed, organic fertilizers, and specialty ingredients. By linking stakeholders across the value chain, these solutions minimize waste disposal and emissions while generating added value. Growing environmental regulations, corporate sustainability goals, and rising consumer consciousness are driving their expansion. Continuous advancements in artificial intelligence, tracking systems, and upcycling processes are strengthening their role in enabling efficient, sustainable, and circular food networks worldwide.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), data from the Food Loss and Waste Database includes over 29,000 data points drawn from more than 700 publications worldwide, covering food loss and waste across all stages of the value chain - from production and post-harvest handling to processing, distribution, and consumption.
Rising global food waste and resource inefficiency
Growing levels of food wastage worldwide are strongly driving the expansion of circular food and waste valorization platforms. Significant amounts of food are discarded throughout the supply chain due to poor logistics, inadequate storage, and consumption habits. This results in both financial losses and environmental harm, particularly through greenhouse gas emissions from decomposing waste. These platforms help tackle the problem by enabling redistribution and transforming waste into useful outputs. With rising population pressures and increasing demand for food resources, there is a stronger emphasis on efficient utilization, encouraging the adoption of innovative and sustainable systems across global food ecosystems.
High initial investment and infrastructure costs
The requirement for substantial upfront capital and infrastructure investment acts as a key limitation for circular food and food-waste valorization platforms. Setting up modern processing units, implementing digital systems, and creating effective logistics frameworks involve high costs. Smaller businesses, in particular, struggle to afford these expenses, restricting adoption. Moreover, the demand for advanced machinery and trained professionals adds to operational expenditures. Although these platforms offer long-term value, uncertainty around returns and high initial spending discourage organizations from investing in circular food waste management technologies and solutions at scale.
Expansion of bio-based products and alternative materials
Rising interest in sustainable materials and bio-based products offers strong growth prospects for circular food and food-waste valorization platforms. Discarded food can be transformed into useful outputs like biofuels, biodegradable plastics, fertilizers, and specialty ingredients, benefiting various sectors. With increasing limitations on fossil-derived materials and heightened environmental awareness, this shift is gaining momentum. These platforms support efficient utilization of resources and drive innovation in alternative material development. As industries increasingly adopt environmentally friendly substitutes, the capability to convert waste into valuable commodities opens new revenue streams and encourages further investment and technological progress in circular food systems worldwide.
Intense market competition and emerging alternatives
Increasing competition and the availability of alternative waste management approaches pose a threat to circular food and food-waste valorization platforms. Conventional recycling techniques, composting practices, and emerging technologies all compete for similar resources and customers. Larger, established companies often possess better infrastructure and financial strength, making it difficult for smaller players to compete. Furthermore, ongoing advancements in alternative sustainability solutions may reduce dependence on these platforms. This highly competitive environment forces companies to innovate constantly. Inability to keep up with market dynamics can lead to declining market share, pricing challenges, and restricted expansion prospects.
The pandemic created both challenges and opportunities for circular food and food-waste valorization platforms. Early disruptions such as lockdowns, workforce shortages, and supply chain interruptions negatively affected waste collection and processing operations. The shutdown of hospitality sectors reduced commercial food waste, while household waste levels became inconsistent. Despite these setbacks, the situation increased focus on food security, sustainability, and efficient resource use. Governments and businesses began prioritizing waste reduction and localized supply systems. This shift encouraged the adoption of digital technologies and innovative solutions for managing food waste, strengthening the market's long-term prospects and improving its adaptability to future disruptions.
The post-consumer food waste segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The post-consumer food waste segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period because of the vast amounts generated by households, dining establishments, and institutions. As the last stage in the food consumption cycle, it produces substantial volumes of discarded material every day. This abundance provides significant potential for efficient collection, redistribution, and transformation into useful products. Growing awareness, supportive government measures, and advancements in technology aimed at minimizing waste at the consumer level further reinforce the leading position of this segment in advancing circular economy initiatives worldwide.
The energy & utilities segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the energy & utilities segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, driven by the rising need for clean energy and efficient resource use. Increasingly, food waste is being transformed into energy sources like biogas, biofuels, and power, supporting global efforts to lower carbon emissions. Energy providers are adopting advanced waste-to-energy and anaerobic digestion technologies to improve performance and reduce dependence on conventional fuels. Government support, incentives, and increasing energy prices are further boosting adoption. This growth highlights the sector's crucial role in promoting sustainable energy and circular economy practices.
During the forecast period, the Europe region is expected to hold the largest market share owing to its well-established regulations, sophisticated waste management systems, and early embrace of circular economy strategies. The region enforces strict measures aimed at minimizing food waste and encouraging recycling and efficient resource use. European nations aктивнo invest in advanced technologies like anaerobic digestion, composting, and digital monitoring tools. Strong consumer awareness and corporate focus on sustainability also contribute to market growth. Furthermore, effective collaboration among governments, businesses, and research organizations enhances innovation, making Europe a leading region in the development and implementation of circular food waste solutions.
Over the forecast period, the Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by expanding urban populations and rising food demand. Large amounts of food waste generated across the region create a need for effective waste management and conversion solutions. Governments are increasingly implementing initiatives focused on sustainability, reducing waste, and producing renewable energy from organic materials. Investments in advanced technologies and waste processing infrastructure are also increasing. Moreover, growing environmental awareness among companies and consumers is boosting adoption, making Asia-Pacific a major emerging market for circular food and waste valorization solutions.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Circular Food and Food-Waste Valorization Platforms Market include Veolia Environment, Waste Management, Inc., SUEZ Group, Alfa Therm Limited, Biffa, Clear Earth Recycling, FoodCycler, Ridan food waste composters, Skip, Apeel Sciences, Too Good To Go, Olio, Winnow Solutions, Karma, Aeropowder, Bio-bean Ltd., Circular Systems and Fruitcycle.
In February 2026, Veolia has secured two 15-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contracts for Mumbai's upcoming Bhandup and Panjrapur Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), strengthening its presence in India's municipal water sector. The contracts mark the largest municipal water sector agreements signed by a French company in India. The combined treatment capacity of the two plants will be 2,910 million litres per day (MLD), equivalent to 2.91 million cubic metres per day.
In April 2025, SUEZ and the CNRS have signed a five-year framework agreement to combine their R&D efforts and develop innovative solutions to promote sustainable resource management and new decarbonisation technologies. This framework agreement aims to pool together SUEZ's innovation capabilities and the CNRS' scientific excellence.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Rest of the World (RoW) Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.