Circular Economy Consulting Services Market Report 2025

The circular economy consulting services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $248.5 billion in 2024 to $280.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The growth in the historic period was driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable products, stronger corporate sustainability commitments, the rising adoption of circular practices in the fashion and textiles sector, the expansion of sustainability efforts in consumer electronics, and the growth of green finance.

The circular economy consulting services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $445.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stronger corporate sustainability initiatives, increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly products, rising demand for waste-to-resource solutions, greater need for industry-specific circular economy approaches, and the continued growth in consumer demand for sustainable goods. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in recycling technologies, progress in material innovation, the integration of artificial intelligence, innovations in circular product design, and developments in circular agriculture.

The increasing expenditure on environmental protection is expected to drive the growth of the circular economy consulting services market in the coming years. Environmental protection expenditure refers to the funds allocated by governments, businesses, and households to activities focused on preventing, reducing, or eliminating environmental harm. This rise is largely driven by stricter government regulations on emissions and pollution, which push organizations to invest in compliance and adopt sustainable practices. Such expenditure supports the growth of circular economy consulting services by facilitating waste reduction, improving resource efficiency, and promoting sustainability, while helping companies implement circular strategies, comply with regulatory requirements, and generate long-term environmental and economic benefits. For example, in August 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government agency, reported that spending on environmental protection reached $2.56 billion (£2.2 billion) in 2022, a 10% increase from $2.33 billion (£2 billion, around $2.6 billion USD) in 2021. This rising investment demonstrates how environmental protection expenditure is fueling the circular economy consulting services market.

Companies in the circular economy consulting services sector are advancing new solutions, such as advisory offerings, to help organizations reduce environmental impact across the product lifecycle. These advisory services assist businesses in adopting sustainable approaches, optimizing resource use, and cutting waste, creating both environmental and economic value while guiding a transition from linear to circular models. In January 2024, NikKhah Consulting, an Iran-based management consulting company, introduced a circular economy proposition to support organizations in the Middle East in moving away from traditional linear models toward circular practices. The service begins with a strategic review to ensure circular principles are incorporated across all aspects of a company’s operations and aligned with its goals. The firm collaborates with clients to redesign products and processes for greater longevity, resource efficiency, and end-of-life management, while also creating recycling initiatives and waste reduction programs to lower environmental impact.

In April 2024, EY Global Limited, a UK-based professional services company, acquired Denkstatt GmbH for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, EY aims to expand its sustainability consulting services, offering comprehensive solutions that combine technical, regulatory, and industry expertise. The company intends to help clients improve performance, achieve compliance, and implement circular economy and climate strategies by leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, blockchain, and data analytics. Denkstatt GmbH, based in Austria, specializes in circular economy consulting services.

Major players in the circular economy consulting services market are Accenture plc, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, Ernst And Young Global Limited, Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler, Capgemini SE, McKinsey And Company, The Boston Consulting Group Inc., WSP Global Inc., Arcadis N.V., AFRY AB, Ramboll Group A/S, Buro Happold Engineering Ltd., Anthesis Group Ltd., Sphera Solutions Inc., Alcimed SAS, Gate C Consulting Limited, Closed Loop Partners LLC, Metabolic Institute B.V., Trinomics B.V.

North America was the largest region in the circular economy consulting services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in circular economy consulting services report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the circular economy consulting services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the professional services sector, particularly in legal, consulting, architectural, and engineering domains. Higher costs for imported technology, software licenses, office equipment, and digital infrastructure have raised operational expenses for firms reliant on global tools and platforms. International consulting projects are facing delays or cost overruns due to increased travel expenses and restricted access to foreign-sourced data and tools. Additionally, clients in manufacturing, construction, and logistics, heavily affected by tariffs are cutting back on outsourced services, squeezing demand for professional expertise. As a result, service providers are reevaluating pricing structures, expanding domestic supplier relationships, and investing in AI-driven solutions to sustain profitability and client engagement amid economic uncertainty.

Circular economy consulting services are specialized advisory solutions that support businesses in transitioning from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular, sustainable approach focused on reducing waste, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting recycling and reuse. These services help organizations adopt sustainable practices, improve operational efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and create long-term economic value while meeting regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations.

The main types of circular economy consulting services include strategy development, implementation support, assessment and evaluation, and training and workshops. Strategy development involves creating long-term plans that establish goals, define key actions, and provide businesses with a clear roadmap to achieve measurable sustainability results. These services are tailored for organizations of all sizes, small, medium, and large enterprises and are applied across sectors such as manufacturing, retail and consumer goods, automotive, energy and utilities, construction and real estate, and others.

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The circular economy consulting services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as sustainable supply chain consulting, product lifecycle assessment (LCA), circular product design consulting, material innovation and substitution, regulatory and compliance advisory, carbon and environmental footprint consulting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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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