Circular Economy Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Business Model (Product-as-a-Service, Product Life & Product Use Extension, Resource Recovery / Upcycling), By Material / Material Stream (Plastics, Metals & Minerals, Textiles & Fashion, Electronics & E-Waste, Biological / Organic Materials, Construction & Building Materials), By Service / Solution Type, By Industry / End-Use Vertical, By Region and By Segments Forecasts, 2025-2034

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Global Circular Economy Market Size is predicted to witness a 23.4% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.

Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:

  • Market growth is propelled by an increasing consciousness of critical environmental concerns, such as pollution, resource depletion, and climate change.
  • The utilization of old product spare parts can increase product availability and stimulate the circular economy market.
  • The initial investment challenge poses a significant impediment to the expansion of the circular economy market.
  • A significant market revenue share is generated in North America.

Circular Economy Market

A circular economy entails markets that motivate the reuse of products rather than scrapping them and removing unique resources. In such an economy, all forms of waste, including scrap metal, clothes, and obsolete electronics, are returned to the economy or used more efficiently. The growing environmental concerns are driving the development of the circular economy market.

The rising awareness of pressing environmental issues, including climate change, resource depletion, and pollution, has produced a fundamental shift in customer attitudes, corporate systems, and government policies. The market's development is anticipated to be primarily fueled by the escalating concerns covering environmental degradation and the substantial waste generation across different product categories, largely attributed to the exponentially growing global population. Innovation also plays a pivotal role in the market as businesses develop creative technologies, materials, and business models to enable the transition to circularity. Hence, this adoption of the circular economy by the companies could adopt the circular principles and improve their reputation, eventually assisting in enhancing the circular economy market size. 

However, high initial investment costs for infrastructure and technology can deter some businesses from transitioning to more sustainable practices. Consumer resistance to change, coupled with limited awareness, may hinder the demand for circular products and services. Complex and varying regulatory frameworks can create compliance challenges for companies adopting circular practices.

Competitive Landscape

Some Major Key Players In The Circular Economy Market:

  • Veolia Environnement S.A.
  • SUEZ Environnement S.A.
  • Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
  • Covanta Holding Corporation
  • Hitachi Zosen Corporation
  • Clean Harbors, Inc.
  • Renewi plc
  • REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
  • TerraCycle Inc.
  • Loop Industries, Inc.
  • Worn Again Technologies
  • Circular Economy Solutions GmbH (CoremanNet)
  • GreenMantra Technologies
  • MBA Polymers, Inc.
  • Aquafil S.p.A. (ECONYL®)
  • Interface, Inc.
  • Tarkett S.A.
  • ECOR Global
  • Madaster Foundation
  • Rype Office
  • Patagonia, Inc.
  • IKEA (and IKEA Food Services AB)
  • The Savola Group
  • Circular Solutions
  • Cirql (circular footwear materials)
  • Re-Match A/S
  • Sims Lifecycle Services (Sims Limited)
  • Renewcell AB
  • Infinited Fiber Company
  • Umicore N.V.
  • Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.
  • Redwood Materials, Inc.
  • BASF SE
  • Dow Inc.
  • SABIC
  • Covestro AG
  • Braskem S.A.
  • Ball Corporation
  • DS Smith Plc
  • Smurfit Kappa Group
  • Mondi Group
  • Holcim Group
  • Heidelberg Materials AG
  • CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.
  • Saint-Gobain S.A.
  • Nucor Corporation
  • ArcelorMittal S.A.
  • Tata Steel Ltd.
  • Norsk Hydro ASA
  • Ecolife Recycling
  • Eco-Cycle
  • ECOSLOPS S.A.
  • Renewcell AB
  • Worn Again Technologies
  • Circular Devices Oy
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • SAP SE
  • Recykal
  • NEOM
  • Rheaply, Inc.

Market Segmentation:

The circular economy market is segmented based on Business model and Industry. By Business Model, the market is segmented into Product-as-a-service (Leasing, Sharing, and Subscription Models), Product Life & Product Use Extension (Reusing/Reselling, Repairing, and Remanufacturing), and Resource Recovering/Upcycling). By Industry, the market is categorised into the Fashion & Textile Industry, Consumer Electronics Industry, Construction Industry, Automotive Industry, Logistics Industry, Agriculture, Furniture Industry, Oil and Gas Industry, and Others.

Based On The Business ModelThe Product Life & Product Use Extension Segment Is A Major Contributor In The Circular Economy Market.

The product life & product use extension segment is projected to represent the market during the projected period. This reduces the environmental impact of product manufacturing, delivery, and disposal. It also cuts costs for businesses and customers, making it appealing. Long-lasting, repairable, and upgradeable products are gaining popularity. This tendency drives demand for durable, long-lasting products, encouraging corporations to utilize circular approaches to meet client needs.

Based On IndustryThe Fashion & Textile Industry Segment Is A Major Contributor To The Circular Economy Market.

The fashion & textile industry segment is expected to be the largest segment during the forecast period due to its significant environmental footprint and high resource consumption. With a growing demand for sustainable and ethical fashion, the industry increasingly adopts circular practices such as recycling, cycling, and innovative material sourcing. The sector's scale, global reach, and consumer demand for eco-friendly products have propelled its prominence in the circular economy landscape.

The North American Circular Economy Market Holds A Significant Revenue Share In The Region.

The circular economy market in North America is rapidly gaining prominence, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability and resource efficiency. It encompasses diverse sectors such as recycling, sustainable product design, and renewable energy, all experiencing significant growth. Leading companies like Waste Management, Tesla, and Interface are at the forefront of advancing circular economy initiatives across the region. Both federal and state-level government regulations, coupled with the growing awareness and need for sustainable products, fuel this market's expansion. In addition, the circular economy market in Asia Pacific is expanding, emphasizing sustainability. Key players include Samsung, Toyota, and China Recycling Development.

Recent Developments:

  • In July 2023, Veolia promoted stronger workplace safety regulations and expedited the shift to a circular economy by utilizing augmented artificial intelligence (AI). Unlike other types of AI, augmented intelligence was created to assist human operators rather than replace them.   It was a crucial component of Veolia's material recycling plants, where sorting algorithms and humans were merged. While human operators sorted heavy debris, light waste was separated using precision compressed air jets and scanned lasers.
  • In Nov 2021, Honeywell declared the commercialization of an innovative process that facilitates the recycling of a broader spectrum of plastics. Additionally, this procedure generated feedstock for the production of recycled plastics that have an exceptionally reduced carbon footprint. The objective of the new technology was to facilitate a circular economy for plastics by reducing the need for fossil fuels in the production of new plastics and allowing for hundreds of cycles of recycling.

Circular Economy Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Specifications
Growth Rate CAGR CAGR of 23.4% from 2025 to 2034
Quantitative Units Representation of revenue in US$ Million and CAGR from 2025 to 2034
Historic Year 2021 to 2024
Forecast Year 2025 to 2034
Report Coverage The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends
Segments Covered Business Model, Material / Material Stream, Service / Solution Type and Industry / End-Use Vertical
Regional Scope North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Country Scope U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea
Competitive Landscape Veolia Environnement S.A., SUEZ Environnement S.A., Waste Management, Inc. (WM), Covanta Holding Corporation, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Clean Harbors, Inc., Renewi plc, REMONDIS SE & Co. KG, TerraCycle Inc., Loop Industries, Inc., Worn Again Technologies, Circular Economy Solutions GmbH (CoremanNet), GreenMantra Technologies, MBA Polymers, Inc., Aquafil S.p.A. (ECONYL®), Interface, Inc., Tarkett S.A., ECOR Global, Madaster Foundation, Rype Office, Patagonia, Inc., IKEA (and IKEA Food Services AB), The Savola Group, Circular Solutions, Cirql (circular footwear materials), Re-Match A/S, Sims Lifecycle Services (Sims Limited), Renewcell AB, Infinited Fiber Company, Umicore N.V., Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., Redwood Materials, Inc., BASF SE, Dow Inc., SABIC, Covestro AG, Braskem S.A., Ball Corporation, DS Smith Plc, Smurfit Kappa Group, Mondi Group, Holcim Group, Heidelberg Materials AG, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Saint-Gobain S.A., Nucor Corporation, ArcelorMittal S.A., Tata Steel Ltd., Norsk Hydro ASA, Ecolife Recycling, Eco-Cycle, ECOSLOPS S.A., Renewcell AB, Worn Again Technologies, Circular Devices Oy, Honeywell International Inc., SAP SE, Recykal, NEOM, Rheaply, Inc.
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Chapter 1.    Methodology and Scope
1.1.    Research Methodology
1.2.    Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2.    Executive Summary

Chapter 3.    Global Circular Economy Market Snapshot

Chapter 4.    Global Circular Economy Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1.    Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2.    Drivers
4.3.    Challenges
4.4.    Trends
4.5.    Investment and Funding Analysis 
4.6.    Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7.    Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8.    Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5.    Market Segmentation 1: By Business Model Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1.    By Business Model, & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
5.2.    Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Business Model:

5.2.1.    Product-as-a-Service 
5.2.2.    Product Life & Product Use Extension 
5.2.3.    Resource Recovery / Upcycling 
5.2.4.    Others 

Chapter 6.    Market Segmentation 2: By Material / Material Stream Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1.    By Material / Material Stream Type & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
6.2.    Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Material / Material Stream Type:

6.2.1.    Plastics 
6.2.2.    Metals & Minerals 
6.2.3.    Textiles & Fashion 
6.2.4.    Electronics & E-Waste 
6.2.5.    Biological / Organic Materials
6.2.6.    Construction & Building Materials

Chapter 7.    Market Segmentation 3: By Service / Solution Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1.    By Service / Solution Type, & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
7.2.    Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Service / Solution Type:

7.2.1.    Recycling Services
7.2.2.    Refurbishment & Remanufacturing Services
7.2.3.    Circular Supply Chain Solutions
7.2.4.    Design & Consultancy Services

Chapter 8.    Market Segmentation 4: By Industry / End-Use Vertical Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1.    By Industry / End-Use Vertical, & Market Share, 2024 & 2034
8.2.    Market Size (Value US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2021 to 2034 for the following By Industry / End-Use Vertical:

8.2.1.    Consumer Goods & Retail
8.2.2.    Manufacturing & Heavy Industry
8.2.3.    Construction & Infrastructure
8.2.4.    Electronics & IT
8.2.5.    Automotive & Mobility
8.2.6.    Food & Agriculture
8.2.7.    Logistics & E-commerce
8.2.8.    Oil & Gas / Energy & Utilities

Chapter 9.    Circular Economy Market Segmentation 3: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1.    North America

9.1.1.    North America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Business Model, 2021-2034
9.1.2.    North America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Material / Material Stream Type, 2021-2034
9.1.3.    North America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Service / Solution Type, 2021-2034
9.1.4.    North America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Industry / End-Use Vertical, 2021-2034
9.1.5.    North America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts by country, 2021-2034

9.2.    Europe

9.2.1.    Europe Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) By Business Model, 2021-2034
9.2.2.    Europe Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) By Material / Material Stream Type, 2021-2034
9.2.3.    Europe Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Service / Solution Type, 2021-2034
9.2.4.    Europe Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Industry / End-Use Vertical, 2021-2034
9.2.5.    Europe Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034

9.3.    Asia Pacific

9.3.1.    Asia Pacific Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) By Business Model, 2021-2034
9.3.2.    Asia Pacific Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) By Material / Material Stream Type, 2021-2034
9.3.3.    Asia Pacific Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Service / Solution Type, 2021-2034
9.3.4.    Asia Pacific Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Industry / End-Use Vertical, 2021-2034
9.3.5.    Asia Pacific Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034

9.4.    Latin America

9.4.1.    Latin America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) By Business Model, (US$ Million) 2021-2034
9.4.2.    Latin America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) By Material / Material Stream Type, (US$ Million) 2021-2034
9.4.3.    Latin America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Service / Solution Type, 2021-2034
9.4.4.    Latin America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Industry / End-Use Vertical, 2021-2034
9.4.5.    Latin America Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034

9.5.    Middle East & Africa

9.5.1.    Middle East & Africa Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) By Business Model, (US$ Million) 2021-2034
9.5.2.    Middle East & Africa Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) By Material / Material Stream Type, (US$ Million) 2021-2034
9.5.3.    Middle East & Africa Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Service / Solution Type, 2021-2034
9.5.4.    Middle East & Africa Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) estimates and forecasts By Industry / End-Use Vertical, 2021-2034
9.5.5.    Middle East & Africa Circular Economy Market revenue (US$ Million) by country, 2021-2034

Chapter 10.    Competitive Landscape
10.1.    Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
10.2.    Company Profiles


10.2.1.    Veolia Environnement S.A.
10.2.2.    SUEZ Environnement S.A.
10.2.3.    Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
10.2.4.    Covanta Holding Corporation
10.2.5.    Hitachi Zosen Corporation
10.2.6.    Clean Harbors, Inc.
10.2.7.    Renewi plc
10.2.8.    REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
10.2.9.    TerraCycle Inc.
10.2.10.    Loop Industries, Inc.
10.2.11.    Worn Again Technologies
10.2.12.    Circular Economy Solutions GmbH (CoremanNet)
10.2.13.    GreenMantra Technologies
10.2.14.    MBA Polymers, Inc.
10.2.15.    Aquafil S.p.A. (ECONYL®)
10.2.16.    Interface, Inc.
10.2.17.    Tarkett S.A.
10.2.18.    ECOR Global
10.2.19.    Madaster Foundation
10.2.20.    Rype Office
10.2.21.    Patagonia, Inc.
10.2.22.    IKEA (and IKEA Food Services AB)
10.2.23.    The Savola Group
10.2.24.    Circular Solutions
10.2.25.    Cirql (circular footwear materials)
10.2.26.    Re-Match A/S
10.2.27.    Sims Lifecycle Services (Sims Limited)
10.2.28.    Renewcell AB
10.2.29.    Infinited Fiber Company
10.2.30.    Umicore N.V.
10.2.31.    Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.
10.2.32.    Redwood Materials, Inc.
10.2.33.    BASF SE
10.2.34.    Dow Inc.
10.2.35.    SABIC
10.2.36.    Covestro AG
10.2.37.    Braskem S.A.
10.2.38.    Ball Corporation
10.2.39.    DS Smith Plc
10.2.40.    Smurfit Kappa Group
10.2.41.    Mondi Group
10.2.42.    Holcim Group
10.2.43.    Heidelberg Materials AG
10.2.44.    CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.
10.2.45.    Saint-Gobain S.A.
10.2.46.    Nucor Corporation
10.2.47.    ArcelorMittal S.A.
10.2.48.    Tata Steel Ltd.
10.2.49.    Norsk Hydro ASA
10.2.50.    Ecolife Recycling
10.2.51.    Eco-Cycle
10.2.52.    ECOSLOPS S.A.
10.2.53.    Renewcell AB
10.2.54.    Worn Again Technologies
10.2.55.    Circular Devices Oy 
10.2.56.    Honeywell International Inc. 
10.2.57.    SAP SE 
10.2.58.    Recykal 
10.2.59.    NEOM 
10.2.60.    Rheaply, Inc. 
10.2.61.    Other Companies

Segmentation of Circular Economy Market-

Circular Economy Market By Business Model-

  • Product-as-a-Service
    • Equipment Leasing / Take-Back Models
    • Sharing Platforms / Rental Models
    • Subscription Models For Durable Goods
  • Product Life & Product Use Extension
    • Repair Services & Refurbishing
    • Resale / Second-Hand Marketplaces
    • Remanufacturing Of Components
  • Resource Recovery / Upcycling
    • Mechanical Recycling
    • Chemical / Advanced Recycling
    • Up-cycling & Material Upgrading

 

Circular Economy Market By Material / Material Stream-

  • Plastics
    • Packaging Plastics
    • Engineering Plastics
  • Metals & Minerals
    • Steel & Aluminium
    • Minor Metals
  • Textiles & Fashion
    • Clothing / Apparel Reuse
    • Textile Fibre Recycling
  • Electronics & E-Waste
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Batteries & WEEE
  • Biological / Organic Materials
    • Food waste
    • Agricultural By-Products
  • Construction & Building Materials
    • Concrete / Masonry Reuse
    • Wood & Timber Circular Streams

Circular Economy Mark By Service / Solution Type-

  • Recycling Services
    • Collection & Sorting
    • Processing & Re-Manufacture
  • Refurbishment & Remanufacturing Services
    • Component Replacement
    • Product Upgrade Services
  • Circular Supply Chain Solutions
    • Material Traceability / Digital Platforms
    • Reverse Logistics / Take-Back Systems
  • Design & Consultancy Services
    • Circular Design Consulting
    • Lifecycle-Assessment / Circular Strategy Services

Circular Economy Market  By Industry / End-Use Vertical-

  • Consumer Goods & Retail
  • Manufacturing & Heavy Industry
  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Electronics & IT
  • Automotive & Mobility
  • Food & Agriculture
  • Logistics & E-commerce
  • Oil & Gas / Energy & Utilities

Circular Economy Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Frequently Asked Questions

Circular Economy Market Size is predicted to witness a 23.4% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.

Veolia Environnement S.A., SUEZ Environnement S.A., Waste Management, Inc. (WM), Covanta Holding Corporation, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Clean Harbors, Inc., Renewi plc, REMONDIS SE & Co. KG, TerraCycle Inc., Loop Industries, Inc., Worn Again Technologies, Circular Economy Solutions GmbH (CoremanNet), GreenMantra Technologies, MBA Polymers, Inc., Aquafil S.p.A. (ECONYL®), Interface, Inc., Tarkett S.A., ECOR Global, Madaster Foundation, Rype Office, Patagonia, Inc., IKEA (and IKEA Food Services AB), The Savola Group, Circular Solutions, Cirql (circular footwear materials), Re-Match A/S, Sims Lifecycle Services (Sims Limited), Renewcell AB, Infinited Fiber Company, Umicore N.V., Li-Cycle Holdings Corp., Redwood Materials, Inc., BASF SE, Dow Inc., SABIC, Covestro AG, Braskem S.A., Ball Corporation, DS Smith Plc, Smurfit Kappa Group, Mondi Group, Holcim Group, Heidelberg Materials AG, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Saint-Gobain S.A., Nucor Corporation, ArcelorMittal S.A., Tata Steel Ltd., Norsk Hydro ASA, Ecolife Recycling, Eco-Cycle, ECOSLOPS S.A., Renewcell AB, Worn Again Technologies, Circular Devices Oy, Honeywell International Inc., SAP SE, Recykal, NEOM, Rheaply, Inc.

Business Model, Industry / End-Use Vertical, Service / Solution Type, Material / Material Stream are the key segments of the Circular Economy Market.

North America region is leading the Circular Economy Market.
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