The municipal waste composted in Türkiye exhibited fluctuations from 2013 to 2023, standing at 113,000 metric tons in 2023. The trend shows an overall decline, starting from 160,000 metric tons in 2013 with significant annual variations. The year-on-year change over the last two years indicated a drop of approximately 1.7% annually. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years also shows a gradual decrease of 1.68% per year.
Looking ahead, the forecast indicates a continued but more gradual decline, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.73%. By 2028, the volume is anticipated to fall to 107,000 metric tons, marking a 3.6% drop from 2023.
Future trends to watch for:
- Emerging technologies in composting and waste management could alter the current declining trend.
- Government policies and regulations on waste management might significantly influence the volume of composted municipal waste.
- Public awareness and initiatives on waste reduction could impact composting volumes more positively over the next few years.
