Sorted Material Recovery in Ireland - Industry Market Research Report

Full of garbage: High inflation and challenging economic conditions are squeezing industry revenue in 2023

Sorted material recovery companies sort and process products which are then sold to wholesalers, with metal, plastics and paper being the most common materials handled. Highly volatile commodity prices dictate the prices at which recovered materials are sold, affecting both revenue and profit. Business activity and waste generated by households also influence demand for material recovery companies. Over the five years through 2023, sorted material recovery revenue is expected to contract at a compound annual rate of 0.5% to €433.5 million, including forecast drop of 9.6% in the current year, when the industry's average margin is estimated at 12.7%.

Firms in the industry sort, recover and sell recyclables such as metal, paper, plastic and glass. The industry includes companies that operate material recovery facilities and sorting of scrap metal.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.