Semiconductor Recycling and Sustainability Market Report 2026

The semiconductor recycling and sustainability market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $18.57 billion in 2025 to $21.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing semiconductor production volumes, rising electronic waste generation, early adoption of materials recovery processes, growing regulatory focus on waste handling, increasing manufacturing scrap rates.

The semiconductor recycling and sustainability market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $37.88 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in sustainable semiconductor fabs, rising demand for recycled critical materials, expansion of closed-loop manufacturing systems, growing integration of recycling analytics, increasing focus on supply chain resilience. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing recovery of valuable semiconductor materials, growing adoption of circular manufacturing practices, rising focus on waste reduction technologies, expansion of advanced recycling processes, enhanced traceability of semiconductor waste streams.

The growing generation of e-waste is expected to drive the expansion of the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market in the coming years. E-waste generation refers to the volume of discarded electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) produced over a given period. This rise is primarily fueled by rapid technological advancements, with frequent product upgrades and shorter device lifespans causing consumers to discard electronics at an accelerating pace. E-waste contributes to semiconductor recycling by providing valuable materials including silicon and precious metals, thus reducing the need for new raw materials. For example, in March 2024, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, a Switzerland-based branch of the UN, reported that global e-waste is increasing by 2.6 million tons annually and is expected to reach 82 million tons by 2030, reflecting a 33% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the growing generation of e-waste will propel the growth of the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market.

Leading companies in the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market are prioritizing the expansion of their facilities to meet the rising demand. Facility expansion involves increasing the size, capacity, or capabilities of a building or site to support business growth or operational requirements. For example, in November 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a Taiwan-based leader in semiconductor recycling and sustainability, opened a zero-waste center in Taichung. This center features four key recycling units focused on fluoride, silica, solvent thermal recovery, and isopropanol recycling. As Taiwan's first demonstration site for membrane carbon capture technology, the zero-waste facility is playing a pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability within the semiconductor industry. It highlights the importance of efficient resource recycling and waste reduction by processing and reclaiming chemicals and materials frequently used in chip production.

In November 2023, Jabil Inc., a US-based electronics manufacturing company, acquired Retronix Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Jabil aims to strengthen its circular economy initiatives by enhancing its capabilities in recovering, refurbishing, and recycling electronic components, ultimately reducing waste and promoting sustainable, decarbonized manufacturing solutions. Retronix Ltd., based in Scotland, specializes in semiconductor recycling and sustainability services.

Major companies operating in the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market are Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, Intel Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Veolia Environnement S.A., Wistron Corporation, Umicore N.V., NXP Semiconductors N.V., Nikon Corporation, Tessolve Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd., Sims Recycling Solutions Inc., EnviroServe UAE LLC, Nefab Group, Phoenix Silicon International Corporation, Enviro-Hub Holdings LTD, Tes-Amm India Pvt. Ltd., Pure Wafer Inc., Interco Trading Company LLC, Eco-Tech Environmental Services Inc., AER Worldwide Inc., Global Electronic Recycling, Inc., Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market in 2025. The regions covered in the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The semiconductor recycling and sustainability market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as precious metal recovery, sustainability audits and consulting, and reverse supply chain management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The semiconductor recycling and sustainability market also includes sales of reagents and solvents, eco-friendly consumables, and sustainability reporting software. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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