Semiconductor Recycling And Sustainability Market Global Report 2026

The semiconductor recycling and sustainability market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $18.59 billion in 2025 to $21.41 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing semiconductor production volumes, rising generation of electronic waste, early adoption of materials recovery processes, growing regulatory focus on waste handling, and 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 $37.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.0%. 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, and 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, and enhanced traceability of semiconductor waste streams.

The rising generation of e-waste is expected to propel the growth of the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market in the coming years. E-waste generation refers to the quantity of discarded electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) produced over a specific period. E-waste generation is increasing primarily due to rapid technological advancements, as frequent product upgrades and shorter device lifespans encourage consumers to discard electronic products more frequently. E-waste generation supports semiconductor recycling by providing valuable materials such as silicon and precious metals, thereby reducing the need for new raw resources. For instance, in March 2024, according to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, a Switzerland-based training arm of the United Nations, global e-waste is increasing by 2.6 million tons each year and is projected to reach 82 million tons by 2030, representing a 33% increase compared to 2022 levels. Therefore, the rising generation of e-waste will drive the growth of the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market.

Major companies in the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market are focusing on expanding facilities to accommodate increasing demand. Facility expansion refers to the process of increasing the physical size, capacity, or capabilities of a building or site to support business growth or operational requirements. For instance, in November 2024, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a Taiwan-based provider of semiconductor recycling and sustainability, launched the zero-waste center in Taichung. The center houses four key recycling units dedicated to fluoride, silica, solvent thermal recovery, and isopropanol recycling. Recognized as Taiwan’s first demonstration site for membrane carbon capture technology, the zero-waste facility plays an important role in promoting environmental sustainability within the semiconductor sector. It focuses on efficient resource recycling and waste reduction by processing and recovering chemicals and materials commonly 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 improving its capabilities to recover, refurbish, and recycle electronic components, thereby reducing waste and supporting sustainable and decarbonized manufacturing solutions. Retronix Ltd. is a Scotland-based provider of semiconductor recycling and sustainability services.

Major companies operating in the semiconductor recycling and sustainability market are Veolia Environnement S.A., Umicore N.V., Sims Recycling Solutions Inc., Tes-Amm India Pvt. Ltd., AER Worldwide Inc., Pure Wafer Inc., EnviroServe UAE LLC, Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd., Global Electronic Recycling Inc., Eco-Tech Environmental Services Inc., Dowa Eco-System Co. Ltd., Aurubis AG, Boliden AB, Johnson Matthey PLC, Hera Group, Befesa S.A., ERI Electronic Recyclers International Inc., H.C. Starck Solutions, Neo Performance Materials Inc., LS-Nikko Copper Inc.

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.

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