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Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. in Europe Industry Data and Analysis
The Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe has a market size of €644.5bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 2.6 %. The wholesale of waste, scrap, and various products includes the distribution of industrial chemicals, fertilizers, plastic and rubber in primary forms, textile fibres, bulk paper, and precious stones. It also covers activities like collection, sorting, and packaging of recyclable materials without extensive processing.
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IBISWorld's research coverage on the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe operates under the industry code EU-G4669. The wholesale of waste, scrap, and various products includes the distribution of industrial chemicals, fertilizers, plastic and rubber in primary forms, textile fibres, bulk paper, and precious stones. It also covers activities like collection, sorting, and packaging of recyclable materials without extensive processing. Related terms covered in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe include recyclate, e-cycling and circular economy.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe include .
What companies are included in this industry?
The Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe is highly fragmented with no companies holding a market share greater than 5%.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Country Benchmarks
What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?
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Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe in 2026?
The market size of the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe is €644.5bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe in 2025?
There are 157k businesses in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 5.9 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe include?
Industrial chemicals and Plastic materials in primary forms are part of the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. industry in Europe.
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