Food Waste Disposable Units Market Report 2026

The food waste disposable units market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.5 billion in 2025 to $2.66 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urbanization, rising awareness of kitchen hygiene, adoption of modern kitchens, government regulations on waste management, rising residential construction.

The food waste disposable units market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.43 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in sensor technology, integration with smart home systems, demand for energy-efficient appliances, growth of commercial kitchens, increased focus on sustainable waste disposal. Major trends in the forecast period include smart kitchen integration, energy-efficient disposal systems, odor & hygiene management, compact & space-saving designs, IOT-enabled monitoring.

The rise in urbanization is expected to drive the growth of the food waste disposal units market. Urbanization refers to the process of cities expanding and growing, often accompanied by population migration from rural to urban areas. Increasing urbanization fuels higher demand for housing and infrastructure, as more people move to cities, necessitating new residential, commercial, and public spaces to accommodate growing urban populations. Food waste disposal units support this trend by enabling households to manage rising volumes of organic waste efficiently, reducing pressure on municipal waste systems, and promoting cleaner, more sustainable urban living environments. For example, the United Nations, a USA-based intergovernmental organization, reported that currently 55% of the global population resides in urban areas, with this proportion expected to reach 68% by 2050. Hence, increasing urbanization is driving the food waste disposal units market.

The increasing number of restaurants is expected to drive the growth of the food waste disposal units market in the coming years. A restaurant is a business where prepared food and beverages are served to customers for on-site consumption. Food waste disposal units are commonly used in restaurants to efficiently grind and dispose of food scraps, promoting sanitation and reducing environmental impact. For example, in September 2025, the National Restaurant Association, a US-based restaurant industry business association, reported that in 2024, eating and drinking establishments accounted for the primary segment of the U.S. restaurant and foodservice industry, representing approximately 72% of total sales. After adjusting for menu price inflation, sales at these establishments rose by 2.5% between August 2024 and August 2025. As a result, the rising number of restaurants is fueling the growth of the food waste disposal units market.

Major companies operating in the food waste disposable units market are concentrating on developing comprehensive food recycling services for households, offering eco-friendly solutions to reduce waste and promote sustainability. For example, in January 2023, Mill Industries Inc., a US-based waste management company, introduced the Mill Kitchen Bin, designed to efficiently manage various food waste items, including plate scrapings, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, eggs, and even meat like chicken. Users can continuously add food scraps to the bin until it reaches its capacity, at which point the company collects the food waste for processing. This approach provides a practical solution for food recycling at home.

Major companies operating in the food waste disposable units market are Emerson Electric, Waste King (Anaheim Manufacturing Co.), Franke Holding AG, BLANCO America Inc., TEKA Group, Whirlpool, Moen Incorporated, Miele & Cie. KG, Electrolux AB, GE Appliances, Hobart Corporation (ITW), Salvajor Company, BinCrusher, Joneca Corporation, ShenZhen Honica Technology Co., Ltd., Flanders Electric, Becbas, Hindware Appliances, Carysil, Xiaomi (Mijia), Disperator AB, Seiko Commercial, Sharp Crusher, Unistone Electric Company, Joraform AB.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the food waste disposable units market by increasing import costs for critical components such as motors, sensors, and grinding mechanisms. This has impacted production costs and slowed adoption, especially in residential and commercial segments in regions like North America and Europe where imports are high. The grinding type and dry type disposers are particularly affected due to their reliance on imported precision components. On the positive side, tariffs have encouraged local manufacturing and innovation in energy-efficient and smart disposal systems, offering potential long-term benefits to the market.

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Food waste disposal units are electrically powered devices designed to efficiently dispose of organic kitchen waste by sending it through sinkholes to sewer systems. These units are used by homeowners and commercial kitchens.

The primary types of food waste disposal units in the market include shattered type disposers, dry type disposers, and grinding type disposers. Grinding-type disposers are waste disposal devices equipped with a garbage-receiving chamber that features a rotatable disk with blade-like impeller members, typically located at or near the bottom of the chamber. These units find applications in various commercial and residential settings.Asia Pacific was the largest region in the food waste disposable units market in 2025. The regions covered in the food waste disposable units market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food waste disposable units market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The food waste disposal units market consists of sales of dry-type disposers, shattered-type disposers, grinding-type disposers, and other food waste disposal units. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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