식품 폐기물 관리 시장 : 시장 규모, 점유율, 산업 분석 보고서 - 폐기물 유형별, 프로세스별, 발생원별, 용도별, 지역별, 시장 예측(2025-2034년)

The food waste management market size is expected to reach USD 69.03 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Food Waste Management Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Waste Type (Cereals, Dairy Products, Fruits & Vegetables), By Process, By Source, By Application, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Food waste management is the practice of transforming discarded food materials into usable resources through efficient collection, treatment, and recovery processes. The increasing adoption of circular economy principles, where food waste is no longer viewed as mere disposal material but as a valuable input for creating fertilizers, animal feed, and bioenergy, drives the market growth. This shift toward resource optimization reflects a broader global movement to minimize environmental footprints while enhancing sustainability across industries. Businesses are reducing operational inefficiencies and also aligning with global sustainability goals by integrating waste-to-value solutions.

The rapid technological advancement in waste treatment methods further drives the food waste management market. Innovations in sorting, recycling, and processing technologies are improving the efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness of waste management systems. Automated and sensor-based systems allow better segregation of waste, while advancements in composting and anaerobic digestion maximize resource recovery. These technological improvements enhance waste valorization and also make large-scale implementation more feasible, supporting the industry's long-term growth and transition toward a sustainable and efficient ecosystem.

Food Waste Management Market Report Highlights

In terms of waste type, the fruits and vegetables segment led the market with a 39.83% revenue share in 2024, primarily due to their highly perishable nature and short shelf life.

Based on process, the anaerobic digestion segment is projected to be the fastest-growing process, with a 5.6% CAGR, as it generates renewable biogas while managing organic waste.

North America held a dominant 32.6% global market share in 2024, supported by advanced infrastructure, strong regulations, and high adoption of sustainable practices.

The Asia Pacific market is expected to grow at a 5.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2034, fueled by rapid urbanization, growing populations, and rising food waste volumes.

A few global key market players include Biffa; Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Cleanaway; FCC Recycling (UK) Ltd; Hulsey; REMONDIS SE & Co. KG; Republic Services; Reworld; Rumpke Consolidated Companies, Inc.; Suez; Veolia Environnement SA; and WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of waste type, process, source, application, and region:

By Waste Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Cereals

Dairy products

Fruits & Vegetables

Meat, Fish, & Seafood

Processed Food

Other Waste Types

By Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Anaerobic

Aerobic

Combustion/Incineration

Other Processes

By Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Primary Food Producers

Food Manufacturers

Food Distributors & Suppliers

Food Service Providers

Municipalities & Households

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Animal Feed

Fertilizers

Biofuel

Power Generation

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Vietnam

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

• 1.1 Report Description
  • 1.1.1 Objectives of the Study
  • 1.1.2 Market Scope
  • 1.1.3 Assumptions
• 1.2 Stakeholders

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Research Methodology

• 3.1 Overview
  • 3.1.1 Data Mining
• 3.2 Data Sources
  • 3.2.1 Primary Sources
  • 3.2.2 Secondary Sources

Chapter 4. Food Waste Management Market Insights

• 4.1 Food Waste Management - Industry snapshot
• 4.1 Food Waste Management Market Dynamics
  • 4.1.1 Drivers and Opportunities
    • 4.1.1.1 Rising Concern Over Food Wastage
    • 4.1.1.2 Rising Advancements in Sorting, Processing, and Recycling Operations
  • 4.1.2 Restraints and Challenges
    • 4.1.2.1 Limited Investment
• 4.2 Food Waste Management Market - Porter's Five Forces
  • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Low)
  • 4.2.2 Threats of New Entrants: (Moderate)
  • 4.2.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
  • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
  • 4.2.5 Rivalry among existing firms (Moderate)
• 4.3 Food Waste Management Market - PEST Analysis
• 4.4 Covid-19 Impact Analysis & Industry Trends

Chapter 5. Food Waste Management Market Assessment by Waste Type

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Cereals
• 5.3 Dairy products
• 5.4 Fruits & Vegetables
• 5.5 Meat, Fish, & Seafood
• 5.6 Processed Food
• 5.7 Other Waste Types

Chapter 6. Food Waste Management Market Assessment by Process

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Anaerobic
• 6.3 Aerobic
• 6.4 Combustion/Incineration
• 6.5 Other Processes

Chapter 7. Food Waste Management Market Assessment by Source

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Primary Food Producers
• 7.3 Food Manufacturers
• 7.4 Food Distributors & Suppliers
• 7.5 Food Service Providers
• 7.6 Municipalities & Households

Chapter 8. Food Waste Management Market Assessment by Application

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Animal Feed
• 8.3 Fertilizers
• 8.4 Biofuel
• 8.5 Power Generation

Chapter 9. Food Waste Management Market Assessment by Region

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Food Waste Management Market - North America
  • 9.2.1 Food Waste Management Market - U.S.
  • 9.2.2 Food Waste Management Market - Canada
• 9.3 Food Waste Management Market - Europe
  • 9.3.1 Food Waste Management Market - Germany
  • 9.3.2 Food Waste Management Market - UK
  • 9.3.3 Food Waste Management Market - France
  • 9.3.4 Food Waste Management Market - Italy
  • 9.3.5 Food Waste Management Market - Spain
  • 9.3.6 Food Waste Management Market - Netherlands
  • 9.3.7 Food Waste Management Market - Austria
• 9.4 Food Waste Management Market - Asia Pacific
  • 9.4.1 Food Waste Management Market - China
  • 9.4.2 Food Waste Management Market - India
  • 9.4.3 Food Waste Management Market - Japan
  • 9.4.4 Food Waste Management Market - Indonesia
  • 9.4.5 Food Waste Management Market - South Korea
  • 9.4.6 Food Waste Management Market - Malaysia
• 9.5 Food Waste Management Market - Latin America
  • 9.5.1 Food Waste Management Market - Brazil
  • 9.5.2 Food Waste Management Market - Mexico
  • 9.5.3 Food Waste Management Market - Argentina
• 9.6 Food Waste Management Market - Middle East & Africa
  • 9.6.1 Food Waste Management Market - UAE
  • 9.6.2 Food Waste Management Market - Saudi Arabia

Chapter 10. Company Profiles

• 10.1 Biffa
  • 10.1.1 Business Overview
  • 10.1.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.1.3 Products and Services
• 10.2 Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
  • 10.2.1 Business Overview
  • 10.2.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.2.3 Products and Services
  • 10.2.4 Recent Developments
• 10.3 Cleanaway
  • 10.3.1 Business Overview
  • 10.3.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.3.3 Products and Services
• 10.4 FCC Recycling (UK) Ltd
  • 10.4.1 Business Overview
  • 10.4.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.4.3 Products and Services
  • 10.4.4 Recent Developments
• 10.5 Hulsey
  • 10.5.1 Business Overview
  • 10.5.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.5.3 Products and Services
• 10.6 REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
  • 10.6.1 Business Overview
  • 10.6.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.6.3 Products and Services
• 10.7 Republic Services
  • 10.7.1 Business Overview
  • 10.7.2 Products and Services
• 10.8 Reworld
  • 10.8.1 Business Overview
  • 10.8.2 Products and Services
• 10.9 Rumpke Consolidated Companies, Inc.
  • 10.9.1 Business Overview
  • 10.9.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.9.3 Products and Services
• 10.10 Suez
  • 10.10.1 Business Overview
  • 10.10.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.10.3 Products and Services
• 10.11 Veolia Environnement SA
  • 10.11.1 Business Overview
  • 10.11.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.11.3 Products and Services
• 10.12 WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
  • 10.12.1 Business Overview
  • 10.12.2 Financial Snapshot
  • 10.12.3 Products and Services