The global electronic waste (E-Waste) management market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.27%, reaching a market size of US$224.001 million in 2030 from US$96.865 million in 2025.
Discarded gadgets produce junk or rubbish, known as e-waste. Managing e-waste involves establishing a chain of values to collect, recycle, and dispose of it, making it the primary factor. Another factor promoting this industry’s expansion is the requirement to adopt cutting-edge technologies. The biggest barrier is that many regions worldwide have insufficient e-waste management systems.
Moreover, the processing of e-waste and the regulatory regime are favourable for significant growth in this market. With increased awareness about the harmful effects of e-waste on the environment and human health, governments as well as global organisations are compelled to develop stringent rules and standards to ensure proper handling, recycling, and disposal. These regulatory frameworks promote adherence, credibility, as well as creativity, which helps overcome e-waste challenges, leading to more market expansion.
Because of their nature, electronic devices occasionally need to be updated or fixed. This is one of the primary reasons that e-waste is produced. The cost of a new electronic gadget is lower than that of a repaired one. Buying new products instead of repairing old ones is becoming more common. The primary reason for the current massive production of e-waste is this faster rate of obsolescence. These metals are expensive because they are rare. This has led to an increased demand for recycling, repairing, and reusing this metal-based technology. Undoubtedly, such challenges drive producers of electronic goods to get back the raw materials from recovered e-waste. Countries may mitigate the dangers resulting from climate change by lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Additionally, governments have launched several programs to stop the manufacturing of e-waste. For instance, for those in charge of transferring, selling, manufacturing, and processing equipment, as well as wholesalers, dismantlers, and other parties, the Indian government began enforcing regulations on the treatment of electronic waste. These components are expected to sustain the e-waste management industry expansion.
A lasting environmental strategy for electronic supervision is vital at home and in the workplace, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The federal government appreciates that electronic devices are now common within society; thus, it is dedicated to their responsible use and to being the forerunner in their management in the United States of America. The EPA participated in the UNIDO-GEF venture presentation, which focused on "Enhancing Regional Cooperation and Strengthening National Initiatives for the Environmentally Sound Management of POPs in Waste of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (WEEE)". Step created a tool with assistance from the EPA to improve the ability of the participating nations to assess the amount of e-waste produced, imported, and exported.
The lack of e-waste collection facilities and the high cost of processing methods have caused problems with e-waste recycling. Many obsolete products are tossed out in the garbage or kept in warehouses and storerooms due to the absence of a system. To improve the situation, a routine e-waste collection system must be implemented. An insufficient number of waste pickup zones is impeding the current state of recycling programs. Additionally, customers are unaware of these pickup zones, which results in the inconvenient disposal of waste, such as burning it using traditional methods. This leads to pollution and health risks.
During the forecast period, Asia-Pacific is expected to hold a substantial market share of e-waste management for several reasons. These include the continuous decrease in the price of electronic goods and new product developments due to continued innovation. This has greatly influenced how long various electronic devices like computers and phones last. Furthermore, increasing per capita incomes across countries have driven consumers to buy new items routinely. Consequently, electronic product sales such as computers, freezers, and cell phones have increased in recent years, leading to an increase in the amount of e-waste generated within this region from ten years.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Management Market Size in 2025 | US$96.865 million |
| Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Management Market Size in 2030 | US$224.001 million |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 18.27% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Million |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Management Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The Global Electronic Waste Management market is segmented and analyzed as follows: