In 2023, the United Kingdom led the number of enterprises in the treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste in Europe with 1.15 thousand enterprises. Notably, Slovakia had the highest year-on-year enterprise growth at 13.56%, while Iceland saw a decline of 5.43%. Over the last five years, many countries experienced modest but varied growth, with nations like Serbia and Cyprus showing notable increases. Despite these changes, Poland and the Netherlands saw a slight decline in their number of enterprises.
Looking ahead, key trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern European countries driven by increasing environmental regulations and investments in waste management technologies. Additionally, the push towards a circular economy may encourage further enterprise expansion across Europe, with an emphasis on sustainable practices and innovative waste treatment solutions.
Top countries in Treatment and Disposal of Non-hazardous Waste Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 1,150 | 2023 | +1.59% | +1.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Slovakia | 1,070 | 2023 | +10.53% | +13.56% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 968 | 2023 | +2.43% | +5.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 734 | 2023 | +1.8% | +5.56% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 494 | 2023 | +1.86% | +3.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 317 | 2023 | +0.63% | -0.62% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 296 | 2023 | 0% | +0.62% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 246 | 2023 | -0.4% | -0.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 224 | 2023 | +1.82% | +4.94% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 171 | 2023 | -2.29% | -1.77% | View data |
