China's municipal waste incineration volume rose significantly in the forecast period, increasing from 240.86 million metric tons in 2024 to 331.92 million metric tons by 2028. This represents steady year-on-year growth: 9.6% from 2024 to 2025, 8.7% from 2025 to 2026, 7.9% from 2026 to 2027, and 7.2% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast is a robust 8.35%. In 2023, the volume stood at approximately 221 million metric tons, highlighting notable growth.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in incineration to boost efficiency, policy shifts towards better waste management practices, and increasing public scrutiny on environmental impacts, potentially influencing industry dynamics.
