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Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Companies in this industry wholesale metal and non-metal waste and scrap for recycling. This involves collecting, sorting and separating waste. It also consists of stripping used goods, like cars, to obtain reusable parts.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2020-2025 XX%
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| Industry | Sector | Last 5-yr CAGR | Forecast 5-year CAGR | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hazardous Waste Collection in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Disposal in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Sorted Material Recovery in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Second-Hand Goods Stores in the UK |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Recyclable Material Wholesaling in the US |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Recyclable Material Wholesaling in Canada |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal and Mineral Wholesaling in Australia |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
| Metal and Mineral Wholesaling in New Zealand |
|
XX% | XX% | $XX |
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How many people are employed in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK in 2025?
There is 10,859 people employed in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK declined -0.3% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK employ?
The average Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK business is 6.4 employees.
Are businesses in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK adding employees?
The average business in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Waste & Scrap Wholesaling in the UK has increased in the last five years.
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