China Waste Management Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers China Waste Management Companies and the Market is Segmented by Waste Type (Industrial waste, Municipal solid waste, Hazardous waste, E-waste, Plastic waste, Bio-medical waste), by Disposal Methods (Landfills, Incineration, Recycling)

China Waste Management Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

China Waste Management Market Size

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China Waste Management Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
Market Size (2025) USD 82.49 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 106.55 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 5.25 %

Major Players

China Waste Management Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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China Waste Management Market Analysis

The China Waste Management Market size is estimated at USD 82.49 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 106.55 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.25% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The people’s Republic of China was the largest market for plastics waste in 2016 which accounts for about 60% of the global imports. The G7 countries held a share of about 50% of all the exports of plastic waste to China in 2016. China is the second largest producer of waste in the world. It was a net importer of a huge amount of waste from other countries until January 2018, when the Chinese government banned the import of 24 grades of solid waste, including mixed paper and plastics. The waste industry has consumed a volume of about 211.5 tons in 2017 with the rise in the volume of 4.7% in 2017 compared to 2013. China relies heavily on the imports of recycled materials as industrial raw materials. Hence, there is huge potential for market players in this industry.

China Waste Management Industry Overview

China exhibits huge competition in the waste management industry with many established as well upcoming players utilizing latest technologies to treat the various kinds of wastes.

Recently, the Hong Kong listed company Capital Environment Holdings Ltd. (CEHL) is committed to invest sustainably in the circular economy in Asia, the Pacific region and Europe in the interests of environmental and climate protection. As a part of China's new Belt and Road initiative, CEHL is to be active in the integrated waste management both nationally and internationally. The company already ranks among the market leaders in the People's Republic and in New Zealand. Producing energy from waste is among CEHL's core activities.

China Waste Management Market Leaders

  1. China Everbright International Limited

  2. Sembcorp Industries Ltd

  3. Veolia Environnement S.A.

  4. Capital Environmental Holdings Ltd. (CEHL)

  5. HydroThane

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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China Waste Management Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Scope of the Study
  • 1.2 Key Deliverables of the Study
  • 1.3 Study Assumptions

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 2.1 Analysis Methodology
  • 2.2 Research Phases

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Trends
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porters Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.4 Brief on Vietnamese government regulations and initiatives
  • 4.5 Value Chain/ Supply Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS and INSIGHTS

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Drivers
  • 5.3 Restraints
  • 5.4 Opportunities
  • 5.5 Insights on the Logisitcs support and development in the waste management industry in China
  • 5.6 Insights on the strategies of the rising startups venturing into the Chinese waste management industry
  • 5.7 Technological advancement and innovation in the effective waste management

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Waste type
    • 6.1.1 Industrial waste
    • 6.1.2 Municipal solid waste
    • 6.1.3 Hazardous waste
    • 6.1.4 E-waste
    • 6.1.5 Plastic waste
    • 6.1.6 Bio-medical waste
  • 6.2 By Disposal methods
    • 6.2.1 Landfill
    • 6.2.2 Incineration
    • 6.2.3 Dismantling
    • 6.2.4 Recycling
  • 6.3 By Type of ownership
    • 6.3.1 Public
    • 6.3.2 Private
    • 6.3.3 Public - Private Patnership

7. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 8.1 Overview (Market Concentration and Major Players)
  • 8.2 Company Profiles
    • 8.2.1 China Everbright International Limited
    • 8.2.2 Sembcorp Industries Ltd
    • 8.2.3 Veolia Environnement S.A.
    • 8.2.4 Capital Environmental Holdings Ltd. (CEHL)
    • 8.2.5 HydroThane*
  • *List Not Exhaustive

9. FUTURE GROWTH PROSPECTS OF THE CHINA WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

10. APPENDIX

  • 10.1 Statistics on the state-wise solid waste generation in urban areas

11. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US

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China Waste Management Industry Segmentation

A complete background analysis of the China waste managementmarket, which includes an assessment of the economy and contribution of sectors in the economy, market overview, market size estimation for key segments, and emerging trends in the market segments, market dynamics is covered in the report.

By Waste type Industrial waste
Municipal solid waste
Hazardous waste
E-waste
Plastic waste
Bio-medical waste
By Disposal methods Landfill
Incineration
Dismantling
Recycling
By Type of ownership Public
Private
Public - Private Patnership
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China Waste Management Market Research FAQs

How big is the China Waste Management Market?

The China Waste Management Market size is expected to reach USD 82.49 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 5.25% to reach USD 106.55 billion by 2030.

What is the current China Waste Management Market size?

In 2025, the China Waste Management Market size is expected to reach USD 82.49 billion.

Who are the key players in China Waste Management Market?

China Everbright International Limited, Sembcorp Industries Ltd, Veolia Environnement S.A., Capital Environmental Holdings Ltd. (CEHL) and HydroThane are the major companies operating in the China Waste Management Market.

What years does this China Waste Management Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the China Waste Management Market size was estimated at USD 78.16 billion. The report covers the China Waste Management Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the China Waste Management Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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