The hazardous waste treatment and disposal sector in Europe shows notable geographical diversity. In 2023, the United Kingdom led with 137 enterprises, slightly ahead of Italy's 136. Spain showed a robust growth trend at 3.77% year-on-year. On the other hand, France experienced a significant decline of 11.42%, indicating a shrinking market. Other countries like Denmark and Serbia saw double-digit growths, signaling emerging improvements in their industry capacities.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch for include:
- Potential market consolidation in countries with a higher number of small enterprises, such as the UK and Italy.
- Growth in countries experiencing positive year-on-year variation, suggesting expanding business opportunities in Spain, Slovakia, and Serbia.
- The impact of regulatory changes in the EU on future enterprise numbers, particularly concerning tighter environmental standards and increased recycling mandates.
Top countries in Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Waste Number of Enterprises by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 137 | 2023 | +3.01% | +3.56% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 136 | 2023 | -0.73% | +0.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 96 | 2023 | +1.05% | -1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 92 | 2023 | +2.22% | +2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 71 | 2023 | +1.43% | +3.77% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 49 | 2023 | 0% | -1.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 46 | 2023 | 0% | -0.43% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 42 | 2023 | -20.75% | -11.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 37 | 2023 | +15.63% | +4.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 35 | 2023 | +6.06% | +3.83% | View data |
