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Waste management market in Asia–Pacific region: Key insights into growth, competition and value chain dynamics

Tonni Agustiono KurniawanCollege of the Environment & Ecology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, ChinaG. Abdulkareem-AlsultanCatalysis Science and Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, MalaysiaKasun DissanayakeKarshi State Technical University, Karshi, UzbekistanChoo Wou OnnFaculty of Data Science and Information Technology, INTI International University, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, MalaysiaMuhammad Imran KhanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al-Khobar, Saudi ArabiaMohd Hafiz Dzarfan OthmanAdvanced Membrane Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Bahru, MalaysiaFaissal AzizLaboratory of Water Sciences, Microbial Biotechnologies, and Natural Resources Sustainability, Faculty of Science Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, MoroccoAbdelkader AnouzlaHui Hwang GohSchool of Engineering, Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus, Subang Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaImran AliDepartment of Chemistry, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi, IndiaWong Hin YongFaculty of AI and Engineering, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor, MalaysiaMohammad Tariqul IslamDepartment of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, MalaysiaDongdong ZhangSchool of Renewable Energy, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Inner Mongolia, ChinaPrakash Kumar SarangiCollege of Agriculture, Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur, India

Waste Management & Research The Journal for a Sustainable Circular Economyjournal2025en

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Аннотация

Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, home to over 4.5 billion people, faces growing challenges in waste management due to rapid urbanization, industrialization and population growth. This article explores the waste management market in APAC, focusing on its growth dynamics, competitive landscape and value chain processes. The market, valued at over USD 100 billion in 2024, is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2025 to 2030. The increasing volume of non-biodegradable waste such as electronic waste, combined with insufficient infrastructure and outdated waste management practices, is straining both urban and rural areas across the region. The article identifies key players such as Veolia and Suez as dominant market forces, whereas emerging start-ups are driving innovation in recycling technologies, waste-to-energy solutions and smart waste management systems. A new trend in the market is the growing adoption of artificial intelligence-powered sorting systems, which have improved recycling rates and operational efficiency in China and India. Value chain activities of waste treatment in the APAC region involves processes ranging from waste generation and collection to sorting, recycling and even disposal. Gaps such as lower integration between informal and formal waste sector, limited public involvement in waste reduction campaigns and insufficient recycling infrastructure all hinder economic development. With the advanced recycling systems of Japan and Korea, obtaining 50-60% recycling rates has become a reality. These results further suggest that there is a dire need for stronger policies, investment in recycling infrastructures and fostering public-private partnerships for better waste treatment systems. And with the right measures, the region can achieve Sustainable Development Goals 11, 12 and 13 by moving towards a circular economy that mitigates environmental pollution.

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Темы

Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management Municipal Solid Waste Management

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DOI: 10.1177/0734242x251350561

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