The Spanish waste treatment and disposal sector saw fluctuating turnover from 2013 to 2023, starting with a high of 20.23% year-on-year growth in 2013 and experiencing declines in subsequent years. It rebounded with varying degrees of growth post-2016, peaking with a 10.93% increase in 2021. The year 2023 saw the sector valued at 4.99 billion euros, with a modest increase of 3.75% year-on-year and a 4.66% CAGR over the past five years.

Future trends to watch for include:

Adoption of advanced waste processing technologies and increased emphasis on recycling.
Influence of environmental policies and regulations on sector growth.
Increasing public and corporate awareness and commitment to sustainability.
Potential impacts of economic fluctuations on investment and operational costs.