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Organic Waste Composting Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Source (Municipal Solid Waste, Animal & Manure Waste, Agricultural Waste, Yard & Garden Waste, Food & Kitchen Waste, Industrial Organic Waste, and Other Sources), Composting Method, Co

Published Nov 28, 2025
Length 200 Pages
SKU # SMR20610769

Description

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Organic Waste Composting Market is accounted for $6.96 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $11.33 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. Organic waste composting refers to the controlled breakdown of biodegradable materials including kitchen waste, garden debris, and plant residues by microorganisms in the presence of oxygen. Through this aerobic process, organic matter is converted into stable, nutrient-dense compost that improves soil health, boosts water-holding capacity, and enhances fertility. Composting helps divert waste from landfills, cuts methane emissions, and promotes eco-friendly waste management.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising demand for organic produce & sustainable agriculture

Farmers and municipalities are increasingly adopting composting practices to enrich soil fertility without relying on synthetic fertilizers. Rising awareness of sustainable agriculture is encouraging the use of compost as a natural soil conditioner that supports long-term productivity. Composting also helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting organic waste from landfills. Governments are promoting composting through subsidies, awareness campaigns, and integration into circular economy policies. This convergence of sustainability, food security, and waste management is driving strong momentum in the organic waste composting market.

Restraint:

Lack of standardization and quality concerns

Differences in feedstock composition, processing methods, and contamination risks often lead to uneven nutrient profiles. Farmers and landscapers sometimes hesitate to adopt compost due to uncertainty about its reliability compared to chemical fertilizers. Regulatory frameworks for compost quality are fragmented across regions, limiting cross-border trade and scalability. Certification programs are emerging, but adoption remains slow and uneven. The lack of standardized testing protocols makes it difficult to ensure consistent performance in agricultural applications.

Opportunity:

Integration with waste-to-energy

By combining anaerobic digestion and composting, municipalities can maximize resource recovery from organic waste streams. This hybrid approach allows for both renewable energy generation and production of nutrient-rich compost. Emerging technologies are enabling efficient separation of organic fractions, improving scalability of integrated systems. Partnerships between energy companies and waste management firms are driving pilot projects in urban centers. Governments are supporting such initiatives through renewable energy incentives and circular economy policies.

Threat:

Competition from alternative disposal methods

The alternatives are often perceived as faster or more profitable, particularly in regions with strong energy recovery infrastructure. Incineration reduces waste volume significantly, though it lacks the soil enrichment benefits of composting. Anaerobic digestion is gaining traction due to its ability to produce biogas alongside digestate. Chemical treatments are being explored for specialized waste streams, further diversifying disposal options. The availability of multiple technologies can divert investment away from composting projects.

Covid-19 Impact:

The pandemic disrupted waste collection systems and slowed down composting operations in many regions. Lockdowns led to reduced industrial and commercial organic waste generation, but household waste volumes increased. Supply chain interruptions delayed the rollout of new composting facilities and technologies. Community-driven composting projects gained traction as people sought self-sufficiency during restrictions. Municipalities began exploring decentralized composting models to reduce dependency on centralized facilities. Overall, Covid-19 reshaped priorities, accelerating grassroots adoption while temporarily slowing industrial-scale expansion.

The municipal solid waste segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The municipal solid waste segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to the sheer volume of organic waste generated by households, restaurants, and public institutions. Composting municipal waste helps reduce landfill burden and supports urban sustainability goals. Cities are increasingly investing in large-scale composting facilities to manage food scraps, yard trimmings, and biodegradable packaging. Public awareness campaigns are encouraging citizens to separate organic waste at source. Technological advancements in sorting and processing are improving efficiency of municipal composting systems.

The residential users segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the residential users segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to rising consumer awareness about sustainability is driving adoption of home composting practices. Affordable composting bins and community drop-off programs are making participation easier for households. The trend toward urban gardening and organic food production is further boosting residential composting. Educational initiatives are teaching families how to compost effectively and safely. Digital platforms and apps are emerging to guide households in managing organic waste.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share. Rapid urbanization and population growth are generating massive volumes of organic waste across the region. Countries like China, India, and Japan are investing heavily in composting infrastructure to address landfill challenges. Government-backed initiatives are promoting composting as part of sustainable agriculture and waste reduction strategies. Cultural practices emphasizing soil health and organic farming align well with composting adoption. Regional innovation includes decentralized composting hubs and integration with smart city projects.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to rising consumer awareness about sustainability and food waste reduction is fueling adoption. Municipalities are implementing curbside composting programs and expanding organic waste collection services. The region is embracing technological innovations such as automated sorting and advanced composting reactors. Trends include integration of composting with renewable energy projects and sustainable packaging initiatives. Venture capital investment is supporting startups focused on decentralized and community-based composting solutions.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Organic Waste Composting Market include Waste Ma, SUEZ, Veolia, Republic Se, Biffa, TOMRA, Recology, Lystek Inte, Komptech, Amandus, Vermeer, Hitachi Zo, Anaergia, McGill Env, and BioHiTech.

Key Developments:

In October 2025, TotalEnergies and Veolia have signed a memorandum of understanding for further cooperation in several key areas of energy transition and circular economy, in line with their respective approaches to reduce their greenhouse gases emissions and water footprint. This cooperation will benefit the entire industry through the scaling up of innovative processes and the advancement of research into future-oriented challenges.

In October 2025, Biffa has completed a transaction to merge its UK PET recycling operations with Esterform - an established UK PET pre-form and bottle manufacturer. This acquisition creates a sophisticated end-to-end circular PET packaging business ahead of the 2027 launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme which is set to drive an increase in PET drinks bottles available for recycling.

Sources Covered:
• Municipal Solid Waste
• Animal & Manure Waste
• Agricultural Waste
• Yard & Garden Waste
• Food & Kitchen Waste
• Industrial Organic Waste
• Other Sources

Composting Methods Covered:
• Aerobic Composting
• Static Pile Composting
• Anaerobic Composting
• Windrow Composting
• Vermicomposting
• In-vessel Composting

Composting Technologies Covered:
• Mechanical Composting Systems
• Biological Composting Systems
• Automated Composting Units
• Tunnel Composters
• Drum Composters

Equipment Types Covered:
• Compost Turners
• Aeration Systems
• Shredders & Grinders
• Mixing Equipment
• Screening Machines
• Digesters

Applications Covered:
• Agriculture
• Landscaping & Horticulture
• Biofuel & Biogas Production
• Home Gardening
• Waste Treatment Facilities
• Organic Farming
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Municipalities
• Commercial & Industrial Facilities
• Farmers & Agriculture Sector
• Waste Management Companies
• Residential Users
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

200 Pages
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Organic Waste Composting Market, By Source
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Municipal Solid Waste
5.3 Animal & Manure Waste
5.4 Agricultural Waste
5.5 Yard & Garden Waste
5.6 Food & Kitchen Waste
5.7 Industrial Organic Waste
5.8 Other Sources
6 Global Organic Waste Composting Market, By Composting Method
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Aerobic Composting
6.3 Static Pile Composting
6.4 Anaerobic Composting
6.5 Windrow Composting
6.6 Vermicomposting
6.7 In-vessel Composting
7 Global Organic Waste Composting Market, By Composting Technology
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Mechanical Composting Systems
7.3 Biological Composting Systems
7.4 Automated Composting Units
7.5 Tunnel Composters
7.6 Drum Composters
8 Global Organic Waste Composting Market, By Equipment Type
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Compost Turners
8.3 Aeration Systems
8.4 Shredders & Grinders
8.5 Mixing Equipment
8.6 Screening Machines
8.7 Digesters
9 Global Organic Waste Composting Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Agriculture
9.3 Landscaping & Horticulture
9.4 Biofuel & Biogas Production
9.5 Home Gardening
9.6 Waste Treatment Facilities
9.7 Organic Farming
9.8 Other Applications
10 Global Organic Waste Composting Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Municipalities
10.3 Commercial & Industrial Facilities
10.4 Farmers & Agriculture Sector
10.5 Waste Management Companies
10.6 Residential Users
10.7 Other End Users
11 Global Organic Waste Composting Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Waste Management, Inc.
13.2 SUEZ
13.3 Veolia
13.4 Republic Services
13.5 Biffa
13.6 TOMRA
13.7 Recology
13.8 Lystek International
13.9 Komptech
13.10 Amandus Kahl
13.11 Vermeer
13.12 Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI)
13.13 Anaergia
13.14 McGill Environmental Systems
13.15 BioHiTech Global
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 2 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Source (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 3 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Municipal Solid Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 4 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Animal & Manure Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 5 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Agricultural Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 6 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Yard & Garden Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 7 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Food & Kitchen Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 8 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Industrial Organic Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 9 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Other Sources (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 10 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Composting Method (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 11 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Aerobic Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 12 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Static Pile Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 13 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Anaerobic Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 14 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Windrow Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 15 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Vermicomposting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 16 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By In-vessel Composting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 17 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Composting Technology (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 18 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Mechanical Composting Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 19 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Biological Composting Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 20 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Automated Composting Units (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 21 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Tunnel Composters (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 22 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Drum Composters (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 23 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Equipment Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 24 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Compost Turners (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 25 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Aeration Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 26 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Shredders & Grinders (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 27 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Mixing Equipment (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 28 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Screening Machines (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 29 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Digesters (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 30 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 31 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Agriculture (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 32 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Landscaping & Horticulture (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 33 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Biofuel & Biogas Production (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 34 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Home Gardening (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 35 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Waste Treatment Facilities (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 36 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Organic Farming (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 37 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 38 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 39 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Municipalities (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 40 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Commercial & Industrial Facilities (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 41 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Farmers & Agriculture Sector (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 42 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Waste Management Companies (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 43 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Residential Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 44 Global Organic Waste Composting Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.
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