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Global E-waste Recycling Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

Publisher GlobalInfoResearch
Published Jan 05, 2026
Length 151 Pages
SKU # GFSH20789723

Description

The global E-waste Recycling market size is expected to reach $ 43850 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 7.7% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).

E-waste Recycling industry refers to the work or business contains the collecting, transporting, re-using or processing of e-waste.

The global E-waste Recycling market is undergoing rapid expansion due to the increasing generation of electronic waste (e-waste), growing environmental awareness, and the implementation of strict regulations governing waste management. E-waste includes discarded electronic devices such as computers, smartphones, televisions, appliances, and batteries that are no longer in use or have reached the end of their life cycles. As the consumption of electronic products continues to rise, the volume of e-waste is surging, making proper disposal and recycling practices more critical than ever. One of the primary drivers of market growth is the global acceleration of digitalization, which leads to shorter electronic product lifespans and increased turnover. Coupled with rapid technological advancement and consumer demand for the latest devices, large quantities of obsolete electronics are entering the waste stream each year. This trend is particularly prominent in emerging economies, where the demand for electronic goods is increasing sharply. Governments and international organizations have responded by enacting stricter regulations and promoting responsible e-waste management. For example, the European Union's WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and similar laws in countries such as the U.S., China, and India are mandating proper collection, recycling, and disposal processes. These regulations are driving investment in specialized recycling facilities and encouraging the growth of licensed E-waste Recycling service providers. The market consists of several key segments, including collection services, recycling and material recovery, and secure data destruction. Advanced recycling technologies enable the recovery of valuable metals like gold, silver, copper, and rare earth elements, which adds significant economic value to the recycling process and supports a circular economy model. Additionally, secure disposal is critical in handling e-waste from businesses and governments to ensure the protection of sensitive data. Regionally, Asia-Pacific holds the largest share of the E-waste Recycling market, led by countries like China, India, and Japan. This is due to their large populations, rapid industrialization, and rising consumer electronics usage. North America and Europe also represent major markets, benefiting from strong regulatory frameworks and well-established recycling infrastructures. Meanwhile, Africa and Latin America, while still developing in this area, show increasing potential due to rising awareness and international aid programs aimed at improving waste management systems.

This report studies the global E-waste Recycling production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for E-waste Recycling and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of E-waste Recycling that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.

Highlights and key features of the study

Global E-waste Recycling total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K Units)

Global E-waste Recycling total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)

Global E-waste Recycling production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units), (based on production site)

Global E-waste Recycling consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K Units)

U.S. VS China: E-waste Recycling domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share

Global E-waste Recycling production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K Units)

Global E-waste Recycling production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)

Global E-waste Recycling production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K Units)

This report profiles key players in the global E-waste Recycling market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Umicore, Glencore, DOWA HOLDINGS Co, Ltd, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Waste Management, TES Envirocorp, China Recycling Development, Gem, Veolia, Sims Lifecycle Services, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World E-waste Recycling market

Detailed Segmentation:

Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K Units) and average price (USD/Unit) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.

Global E-waste Recycling Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World

Global E-waste Recycling Market, Segmentation by Type:
ICT Equipment
Home Appliances

Global E-waste Recycling Market, Segmentation by Application:
Material Recycling
Components Recycling

Companies Profiled:
Umicore
Glencore
DOWA HOLDINGS Co, Ltd
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
Waste Management
TES Envirocorp
China Recycling Development
Gem
Veolia
Sims Lifecycle Services
Electronic Recyclers International
Electrocycling
Stena Metall Group
Aurubis AG
Kuusakoski
Hwaxin Environmental
URT
Dongjiang
Environcom

Key Questions Answered:

1. How big is the global E-waste Recycling market?

2. What is the demand of the global E-waste Recycling market?

3. What is the year over year growth of the global E-waste Recycling market?

4. What is the production and production value of the global E-waste Recycling market?

5. Who are the key producers in the global E-waste Recycling market?

6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?

Table of Contents

151 Pages
1 Supply Summary
2 Demand Summary
3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
5 Market Analysis by Type
6 Market Analysis by Application
7 Company Profiles
8 Industry Chain Analysis
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
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