The gross investment in Spain's waste collection sector has shown notable variability over the past years. From 2013 through 2023, the sector experienced periods of rapid growth and sharp declines. The investment in this sector stood at 367.2 million euros in 2023, reflecting year-on-year growth rates as high as 31.03% in 2017 and as low as -22.4% in 2020. Over the past two years, the sector saw a modest growth with year-on-year variations of 12.74% in 2022 and 9.45% in 2023. The most recent five-year CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) stands at 2.02%.
Looking ahead to 2028, forecasted data suggests a steady increase in investment, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 3.08% and total growth rate of 16.39%. Future trends to monitor include advancements in waste management technologies, regulatory changes promoting sustainable practices, and potential economic factors impacting public and private sector investments.
