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市場調查報告書
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全球食品廢棄物回收市場預測至2034年-按食品廢棄物來源、回收方法、回收產品、應用、廢棄物管理模式、最終用戶和地區分類的分析Circular Food Waste Valorization Market Forecasts to 2034 - Global Analysis By Food Waste Source, Valorization, Valorized Product, Application, Waste Management Model, End User and By Geography |
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根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,預計到 2026 年,全球食物廢棄物回收市場規模將達到 21 億美元,並在預測期內以 13.5% 的複合年成長率成長,到 2034 年將達到 58 億美元。
食物廢棄物循環經濟是指透過生物、熱力和化學加工技術,將食物廢棄物(包括食品加工產生的特定產品廢棄物、零售廢棄物、農業殘餘物和消費者食物廢棄物)永續地轉化為有價值的產品,例如沼氣、生物肥料、堆肥、動物飼料、生物基化學品、食品配料和工業酵素。這些經濟過程包括永續消化、堆肥、發酵、利用昆蟲進行生物轉化和熱解。
強制減少全球食物廢棄物
全球減少食物廢棄物的強制性要求和各國循環經濟目標正在推動對食物廢棄物化基礎設施的投資。各國政府致力於將食物廢棄物減半,並透過將不可避免的廢棄物轉化為能源、飼料和材料來回收。聯合國永續目標(SDG)12.3正在加速制定食物廢棄物政策。加強避免掩埋的要求、有機廢棄物法規以及擴大生產者責任舉措,都在鼓勵食品加工商、零售商、市政當局和廢棄物管理公司採用能夠將廢棄食物轉化為更高價值產品和可再生資源的技術。
原料污染與分類成本
食品廢棄物中原料污染和分類成本為資源回收企業帶來了經濟挑戰。含有包裝材料、塑膠和非有機污染物的食品廢棄物需要分類和預處理,這會增加營運成本。消費者和企業的參與對於源頭分類和收集系統至關重要。水分含量、有機物組成和污染程度的變化也會影響處理效率和產品品質。對收集基礎設施、自動化分類技術、預處理設備和品管系統的投資會增加商業規模食品廢棄物回收設施的資本需求。
昆蟲源蛋白的生產
隨著黑水虻和穀蟲養殖規模的擴大,利用食物廢棄物生產昆蟲蛋白正成為一個重要的市場機遇,有助於減少對傳統蛋白質來源的依賴,並創造永續的動物飼料和食品配料。基於昆蟲的生物轉化技術正變得越來越有效率且具有成本競爭力。對替代蛋白質來源、永續水產養殖飼料和環境友善牲畜飼料日益成長的需求,正在推動對昆蟲養殖基礎設施的投資。監管政策的進步和昆蟲加工技術的改進,進一步拓展了將食物廢棄物轉化為高價值蛋白質和脂質產品的商業性機會。
動物飼料和肥料的常規價格趨勢
傳統動物飼料和化學肥料的價格波動週期給高附加價值產品帶來了競爭壓力。這是因為農產品市場的波動可能導致傳統飼料和化肥的價格低於再生替代品,這可能會削弱對食品廢棄物增值基礎設施的投資回報。穀物、大豆、天然氣和無機肥料的價格波動會直接影響再生產品的相對經濟效益。此外,沼氣、有機肥料、動物飼料和生物基原物料市場價格的波動增加了收入的不確定性,並可能使加值企業的長期投資決策變得複雜。
新冠感染疾病導致供應鏈中斷和餐飲服務業停擺,造成了前所未有的食物廢棄物。這凸顯了食物廢棄物貨幣化的迫切性,並促使政府加強對減少和回收食物廢棄物基礎設施的投資。這場危機加速了人們對食物廢棄物貨幣化作為一種韌性策略的關注。農業、餐飲服務和零售供應鏈的中斷暴露了傳統食品分銷系統的脆弱性。因此,企業和政府越來越重視本地有機廢棄物管理、可再生能源發電、動物飼料生產和資源回收,以此作為增強食品系統韌性的策略。
在預測期內,「食品加工廢棄物」細分市場預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率。
預計在預測期內,食品加工廢棄物領域將佔據最大的市場佔有率。這是因為食品加工廠會產生大量高濃度、均質的有機產品,這些產品非常適合透過厭氧消化、發酵和動物飼料生產等方式進行高效資源回收。成熟的供應鏈關係和穩定的廢棄物特性也促進了該領域的成長。此外,食品加工商可以將資源回收系統直接整合到現有營運中,從而減少運輸需求,並提高原料供應的穩定性。日益嚴格的監管壓力,旨在避免將有機廢棄物掩埋處理,也進一步推動了該領域的成長。
在預測期內,厭氧消化領域預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率。
在預測期內,厭氧消化領域預計將呈現最高的成長率,這主要得益於交通運輸和電網應用領域對可再生天然氣和沼氣的需求不斷成長,以及用於處理食物廢棄物的商業規模厭氧消化設施的大量投資。對沼氣和生物甲烷生產的政策支持正在加速其普及應用。對可再生能源、掩埋量減少和低碳燃料的需求不斷成長,正促使市政當局和企業擴大其厭氧消化能力。消化器效率的提高和沼氣氣體純化技術的進步進一步增強了這些項目的經濟可行性。
在預測期內,北美預計將佔據最大的市場佔有率。這主要歸功於美國龐大的食物垃圾量、完善的厭氧消化基礎設施,以及各州(包括加州SB 1383法案)對食物廢棄物資源回收政策的支持。廢棄物管理產業的強大實力也鞏固了該地區的主導地位。對可再生天然氣生產、有機廢棄物收集、堆肥和食物廢棄物基礎設施的投資不斷增加,進一步推動了市場發展。食品生產商、零售商、市政當局和廢棄物管理公司的不斷湧入,也推動了該地區對資源回收技術的需求。
在預測期內,亞太地區預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率,這主要得益於中國、印度和整個東南亞地區產生的大量食物廢棄物,以及各國政府為減少食物廢棄物而採取的積極政策和對循環經濟的投資。快速的都市化和工業化正在推動食物廢棄物化利用基礎設施的發展。食品加工業的擴張、城市垃圾量的增加以及對可再生能源和永續農業材料日益成長的需求,都創造了巨大的市場機會。對厭氧消化、堆肥、昆蟲生物轉化和發酵技術的投資預計將加速該地區技術的普及應用。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Circular Food Waste Valorization Market is accounted for $2.1 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach $5.8 billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 13.5% during the forecast period. Circular food waste valorization refers to the sustainable conversion of food processing by-products, retail discards, agricultural residues, and consumer food waste into valuable products such as biogas, biofertilizers, compost, animal feed, bio-based chemicals, food ingredients, and industrial enzymes through biological, thermal, and chemical processing technologies. These valorization processes include anaerobic digestion, composting, fermentation, insect-based bioconversion, and pyrolysis.
Global Food Waste Reduction Mandates
Global food waste reduction mandates and national circular economy targets are driving investment in food waste valorization infrastructure, as governments commit to halving food waste and recovering value from unavoidable discards through energy, feed, and material applications. The UN Sustainable Development Goal target 12.3 is accelerating food waste policy development. Increasing landfill diversion requirements, organic waste regulations, and producer responsibility initiatives are encouraging food processors, retailers, municipalities, and waste management companies to adopt technologies that convert discarded food into higher-value products and renewable resources.
Feedstock Contamination and Segregation Costs
Feedstock contamination and segregation costs for food waste processing present economic challenges for valorization operations, as mixed food waste with packaging, plastics, and non-organic contaminants requires sorting and pre-processing that increase operational costs. Source-separated collection systems require consumer and business participation. Variations in moisture content, organic composition, and contamination levels can also affect process efficiency and product quality. Investments in collection infrastructure, automated sorting technologies, preprocessing equipment, and quality-control systems can increase capital requirements for commercial-scale food waste valorization facilities.
Insect-Based Protein Production
Insect-based protein production from food waste represents a significant market opportunity for creating sustainable animal feed and food ingredients while reducing reliance on conventional protein sources, as black soldier fly and mealworm farming gain commercial scale. Insect bioconversion technology is becoming increasingly efficient and cost-competitive. Growing demand for alternative protein sources, sustainable aquaculture feed, and low-impact livestock nutrition is supporting investment in insect farming infrastructure. Regulatory developments and improvements in insect processing technologies are further expanding commercial opportunities for converting food waste into valuable protein and lipid products.
Conventional Animal Feed and Fertilizer Pricing
Conventional animal feed and fertilizer pricing cycles create competitive pressure on valorized products, as shifts in agricultural commodity markets can make traditional feed and fertilizer cheaper than recovered alternatives, undermining investment returns for food waste valorization infrastructure. Fluctuations in grain, soybean, natural gas, and mineral fertilizer prices can directly affect the relative economics of recovered products. In addition, inconsistent market prices for biogas, organic fertilizers, animal feed, and bio-based ingredients can increase revenue uncertainty and complicate long-term investment decisions for valorization operators.
The COVID-19 pandemic generated unprecedented food waste from supply chain disruptions and closed hospitality sectors, highlighting the urgent need for food waste valorization capacity and prompting government investment in food waste reduction and recovery infrastructure. The crisis accelerated interest in food waste valorization as a resilience strategy. Disruptions across agricultural, foodservice, and retail supply chains demonstrated the vulnerability of conventional food distribution systems. As a result, businesses and governments increasingly evaluated localized organic waste processing, renewable energy generation, animal feed production, and resource recovery as strategies for strengthening food system resilience.
The Food Processing Waste segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The Food Processing Waste segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to food processing facilities generating concentrated volumes of homogenous organic by-products that are ideal for efficient valorization through anaerobic digestion, fermentation, and animal feed production. Established supply chain relationships and consistent waste characteristics support segment scale. Food processors can also integrate valorization systems directly into existing operations, reducing transportation requirements and improving feedstock reliability. Increasing regulatory pressure to divert organic waste from landfills is further supporting segment expansion.
The Anaerobic Digestion segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the Anaerobic Digestion segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, driven by escalating demand for renewable natural gas and biogas for transportation and grid applications, combined with significant investment in commercial-scale anaerobic digestion facilities for food waste processing. Policy support for biogas and biomethane production is accelerating adoption. Increasing demand for renewable energy, landfill diversion, and low-carbon fuels is encouraging municipalities and businesses to develop anaerobic digestion capacity. Improvements in digester efficiency and biogas upgrading technologies are further enhancing project economics.
During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share, due to the United States having significant food waste volumes, established anaerobic digestion infrastructure, and supportive state-level food waste diversion policies including California's SB 1383. Strong waste management industry presence supports regional leadership. Growing investments in renewable natural gas production, organic waste collection, composting, and food waste processing infrastructure are further supporting market development. Increasing participation from food manufacturers, retailers, municipalities, and waste management companies is strengthening regional demand for valorization technologies.
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, due to massive food waste generation across China, India, and Southeast Asia, combined with aggressive government food waste reduction policies and circular economy investment. Rapid urbanization and industrialization are driving food waste valorization infrastructure development. Expanding food processing industries, growing municipal waste volumes, and increasing demand for renewable energy and sustainable agricultural inputs are creating substantial market opportunities. Investments in anaerobic digestion, composting, insect bioconversion, and fermentation technologies are expected to accelerate regional adoption.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Global Circular Food Waste Valorization Market include Veolia Environnement S.A., SUEZ, Waste Management, Inc., Republic Services, Inc., Darling Ingredients Inc., ADM, Ingredion Incorporated, DSM-Firmenich AG, Novonesis A/S, Corbion N.V., EnviTec Biogas AG, BASF SE, Clariant AG, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Symrise AG, Ecolab Inc., Agilent Technologies, Inc., and Orsted A/S.
In August 2026, Veolia Environnement S.A. announced a new commercial-scale anaerobic digestion facility for food waste to biogas generation. The facility is expected to strengthen organic waste recovery capabilities while converting food waste into renewable biogas for energy and fuel applications.
In July 2026, Darling Ingredients Inc. launched an innovative insect-based protein production facility using food waste feedstock. The facility is designed to convert organic food waste into high-value insect-derived protein and other commercially valuable outputs, supporting alternative feed production and resource efficiency.
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.