In 2023, Italy led European high growth enterprises in waste treatment and disposal with 100 enterprises, showing a 9% increase from the previous year. Hungary followed with a robust 11.49% growth, totaling 31 enterprises. The Czech Republic and Portugal both maintained 16 enterprises, with moderate gains of 4.24% and 9.86% respectively. Slovakia and Lithuania showed minimal growth at 1.49%, each harboring 14 enterprises. Romania and Latvia, with 10 and 8 enterprises, respectively, experienced significant increases of 14.87%. Norway witnessed a decline of 12.94%, ending with only 1 enterprise.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential growth opportunities in countries with current lower enterprise counts such as Latvia and Norway.
- Technological advancements and regulatory changes influencing waste management practices and enterprise viability.
- The increasing focus on sustainability and circular economy potentially driving new investments and expansions in this sector.
Top countries in Number of High Growth Enterprises in Waste Treatment and Disposal by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 100 | 2023 | +7.53% | +9% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 31 | 2023 | +10.71% | +11.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Czech Republic | 16 | 2023 | +14.29% | +4.24% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 16 | 2023 | +6.67% | +9.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Slovakia | 14 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 14 | 2023 | 0% | +1.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 10 | 2023 | +11.11% | +14.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 8 | 2023 | +14.29% | +14.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 1 | 2023 | 0% | -12.94% | View data |
