Asia Pacific Waste To Energy Market By Type of Waste (MSW, Agricultural Waste, Others), By Technology (Thermal, Biological, Physical), By Country, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2026

Asia-Pacific waste to energy market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11% during the forecast period. Waste to energy conversion technologies produce energy from waste materials. The energy produced using natural gas, oil, coal, among others is same as the energy generated from this waste to energy conversion method. This conversion method is anticipated to minimize the municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills by 90%, which is further expected to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated by the waste. The key factor responsible for the growth of Asia-Pacific waste to energy market is growing focus on energy production through renewable energy sources. Moreover, increasing environmental concerns coupled with rise in government initiatives are anticipated to drive the waste to energy market in region in the coming years. In addition, significant growth in power consumption across the region is expected to positively influence market growth over the coming years.

Asia-Pacific waste to energy market is segmented based on type of waste, technology, country and company. By type of waste, the market is categorized into MSW, agricultural waste, and others. Among them, the MSW category dominated the market until 2020 and is anticipated to maintain its leading position during the forecast period as well. The segment’s high growth can be attributed to the use of municipal solid waste as a primary source of fuel for energy by waste-to-energy

Key players in Asia-Pacific waste to energy market include Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd., C&G Environmental Protection Holdings Limited, China Everbright International Limited, Covanta Energy Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd., Suez S.A., Veolia India Private Limited, CNIM Martin Private Limited, Hitachi Zosen Corporation, China Jinjiang Environment Holding Co Ltd, GrandBlue Environment Co., Ltd., among others. The players operating in the market are rapidly adopting several strategies such as business expansions, joint ventures, mergers & acquisitions, agreements in order to expand their geographic reach and uplift their market positions.

Years considered for this report

Historical Years2016-2019

Base Year2020

Estimated Year2021

Forecast Period2022–2026

Objective of the Study

• To analyze and forecast the market size of Asia-Pacific waste to energy market.
• To forecast Asia-Pacific waste to energy market based on type of waste, technology and regional distribution.
• To identify drivers and challenges for Asia-Pacific waste to energy market.
• To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in Asia-Pacific waste to energy market.
• To conduct the pricing analysis for Asia-Pacific waste to energy market.
• To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in Asia-Pacific waste to energy market.

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Market insights research performed both primary as well as exhaustive secondary research for this study. Initially, Market insights research sourced a list of waste to energy players across the region. Subsequently, Market insights research conducted primary research surveys with the identified companies. While interviewing, the respondents were also enquired about their competitors. Through this technique, Market insights research could include the companies

Market insights research calculated Asia-Pacific waste to energy market size using a bottom-up approach, where data for various end user industries and its application across various segments was recorded and forecast for the future years. Market insights research sourced these values from the industry experts and company representatives and externally validated through analyzing historical data of these product types and applications for getting an appropriate, overall market size. Various secondary sources such as company websites, news articles, press releases, company annual reports, investor presentations and financial reports were also studied by Market insights research.

Key Target Audience

• Waste to energy players and other stakeholders
• Government bodies such as regulating authorities and policy makers
• Organizations, forums, associations and alliances related to waste to energy market
• Market research and consulting firms

The study is useful in providing answers to several critical questions that are important for the industry stakeholders such as waste to energy providers and partners, end users etc., besides allowing them in strategizing investments and capitalizing on market opportunities.