The waste management market - Spain

As of 2020, global waste production stood at approximately 2.01 billion tonnes, with predictions indicating a 70% increase by 2050. Despite the upward trend in waste generation, the global waste management market is evolving, driven by regulatory pressures and societal demands for sustainable practices. Europe remains a significant contributor to waste production, with Germany at the forefront. During the pandemic, the waste management industry in Spain witnessed a dip, but signs of recovery were evident in subsequent years, with growth resuming by 2022. Spanish waste management also saw a remarkable shift toward recycling and recovery, with a 46.54% increase in recovery-related sales from 2018 to 2021. Households, industries, and public authorities all experienced rising costs associated with waste management, reflecting an emphasis on more sophisticated and sustainable waste treatment processes. With a growing emphasis on sustainable development goals, the market for waste management is set to become increasingly concentrated and technologically advanced, aiming to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship..Title: Evolving Trends and Growth Dynamics in the Waste Management Market of Spain As the waste management market continues to expand in response to population growth and rising living standards, Spain mirrors this global trend, with a notable incline in waste management activities before and after the pandemic contraction in 2020. Prior to COVID-19, the urban waste management segment in Spain was experiencing significant growth of approximately 6% annually. While the pandemic led to a temporary decrease to around 4.8%, there was a rebound in subsequent years, signaling resilience and a return to an upward trajectory. The Spanish market's definition and the scope of waste management is comprehensive, covering waste collection, storage, transport, sorting, recycling, and disposal. The period from 2018 to 2021 saw a substantial growth of nearly 16.44% in total sales of these activities, reaching from 11.80 to 13.74 million euros. Despite a decrease in waste treatment and disposal activities by 6.53%, recovery processes surged by a marked 46.54%, indicating a pivot towards sustainable practices and adherence to Spain's commitments to sustainable development. In terms of actual volumes, Spain’s waste generation reflects diversity in composition. Minerals and mixed waste constitute the majority, representing around 47% and 40% respectively. Meanwhile, other waste types, such as animal and vegetable waste, metals, and paper/cardboard also hold significant shares. The industrial sector, once a substantial waste producer, showed a dramatic reduction in waste production over recent years, while construction waste generation climbed by close to 6%. Additionally, there's a noticeable sociodemographic shift, with the population forecast to increase by about 6.32% over a decade. Economic recovery post-pandemic is robust, with growth rates of roughly 6.5% and 7% for 2021 and 2022, and a positive outlook for subsequent years. Examining the sector in more depth, sectors related to waste collection (CNAE code 381) saw an overall increase in sales by around 15% from 2018 to 2021. The treatment and disposal segment (CNAE code 382) and recovery sector (CNAE code 383) also experienced contrasting trends, with the former seeing a decrease while the latter enjoyed an increase, highlighting the market's gradual shift toward recovery and recycling. In response to this shift, Spanish households and industries have witnessed rising waste management expenditures. The average cost for households increased by about 9% between.### Leading Companies in the Waste Management Market The waste management market is characterized by a diverse group of companies that contribute significantly to the collection, treatment, disposal, and recovery of waste across Spain and globally. These companies operate with varying services and advanced technologies to address waste management's increasingly complex demands while adhering to strict regulations. Below, we take a closer look at some of the main companies that feature prominently in the waste management industry. #### FCC Environment (Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas, S.A.) FCC Environment, part of FCC Group, is a renowned player in the environmental services sector. It handles urban and industrial waste collection and provides a range of services from street cleaning to the maintenance of green zones and urban furniture. The company has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive waste management solutions, including waste treatment and recycling, aligning its operations with sustainable development practices. #### Urbaser Urbaser stands out as a company with a strong international presence that offers a wide spectrum of environmental services. It specializes in waste collection and treatment, operates numerous landfill sites, and is involved in garden maintenance and environmental conservation. Its operations extend beyond Spanish borders, with involvement in waste management and urban sanitation projects in several countries, demonstrating its expertise and adaptability in the global arena. #### Valoriza Medioambiente A division of Sacyr, Valoriza Medioambiente has made its mark by focusing not only on waste collection and urban cleaning but also on the management of water and renewable energy sources. Their holistic approach to environmental management illustrates the industry's trend towards integrating various services under a singular sustainability-focused umbrella. #### Acciona Medioambiente Acciona Medioambiente, another key company, leverages its broad expertise in infrastructure and renewable energy to provide a range of environmental services. It emphasizes renewable energy solutions to reduce the environmental footprint and offers innovative waste treatment options, like organic waste composting and recovery of recyclables. #### Cespa (Ferrovial Services) Ferrovial's Cespa encompasses waste collection and street cleaning services and boasts advanced waste treatment and recycling facilities. This company highlights technological innovation and efficiency, implementing automation and other cutting-edge technologies to optimize waste processing and enhance sustainability. #### Contenur Specializing in container solutions for urban waste collection, Contenur offers a variety of waste container types designed for ease of use and durability. Their contributions to waste management infrastructure are critical for effective segregation and recycling initiatives, playing a significant role in overall waste collection efficiency. #### Ecoembes (

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• Trends in waste quantities
• Share of waste generated
• Share of waste production and population
• Per capita waste production
• Estimated trend in waste production
• Sales of the world's 10 largest waste management companies
• Municipal waste generation worldwide
• Market split between public and private players
• Hazardous and non-hazardous waste generation in Spain
• Growth in waste collection, management and treatment sales in Spain
• Share of sales by waste management business in 2018
• Share of waste management sales in 2021
• Sales trends for Spanish companies with CNAE code: 381
• Number of employees in CNAE code: 381
• Number of companies in CNAE code: 381
• Waste generated in Spain by type
• Waste production by economic sector
• Evolution of the quantity of waste recycled in Spain
• Growth forecast for the Spanish economy.
• Spanish population growth forecast
• Sales trends for CNAE codes: 382 and 383
• Change in the number of employees in CNAE codes: 382 and 383
• Number of companies in CNAE codes 382 and 383
• Industry spending on waste management
• Evolution of the average cost of waste management for Spanish households
• Comparison between 2011 and 2021 of the % of environmental expenditure by sector
• Share of waste sent to landfill
• Proportion of landfill waste that can traditionally be recycled
• Share of waste incinerated (2/2)
• Share of waste incinerated
• Share of waste recycled in Spain
• Evolution of recycled waste by type of waste

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