Italy leads in high growth enterprises within waste collection in Europe with 228 entities, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 5.19% in 2023. Hungary follows with 89, showing strong growth at 13.14%. Romania's and Czech Republic's stable industries each have 47 enterprises, with nominal changes of 10.14% and 0.43% respectively. Smaller markets like Lithuania and Portugal also grow steadily by 6.4% and 4.1%. Conversely, Latvia saw a 4.71% decline, while Norway recorded notable growth of 18.47%. Iceland's numbers were stagnant.
Future trends to watch for in European waste collection include:
- Potential expansion in Eastern European markets led by Hungary and Romania as they catch up in sustainable practices.
- Innovative waste management technologies likely driving enterprise growth, especially in countries like Norway.
- Adaptations in policies across EU nations may result in vibrant growth across smaller markets including Lithuania and Portugal.
Top countries in Number of High Growth Enterprises in Waste Collection by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 228 | 2023 | +8.57% | +5.19% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 89 | 2023 | +20.27% | +13.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 47 | 2023 | +9.3% | +10.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 47 | 2023 | +9.3% | +0.43% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Lithuania | 30 | 2023 | +15.38% | +6.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Portugal | 22 | 2023 | +4.76% | +4.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 19 | 2023 | +26.67% | +2.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 11 | 2023 | -8.33% | -4.71% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 7 | 2023 | +16.67% | +18.47% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Iceland | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
