Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Waste Type, By Reactor Type, By Disposal Method, By Geography

Description

The Nuclear Waste Management Market is estimated to be valued at USD 5.00 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.79 Bn by 2031, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% from 2024 to 2031.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2023	Market Size in 2024:	US$ 5.00 Bn
Historical Data for:	2019 to 2023	Forecast Period:	2024 to 2031
Forecast Period 2024 to 2031 CAGR:	2.10%	2031 Value Projection:	US$ 5.79 Bn

Figure. Nuclear Waste Management Market Share (%), By Region 2024

Nuclear waste management refers to the handling, treatment, and disposal of radioactive materials generated from nuclear power plants, research laboratories, medical usage, and other industrial activities. With the growing adoption of nuclear energy across the world as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, the volumes of nuclear waste being generated have increased substantially over the past few decades. Effective waste management through safe storage, transportation, and disposal has become an important issue to address concerns over potential radioactive contamination of the environment. Governments and nuclear regulatory bodies worldwide have framed stringent regulations and guidelines to ensure radioactive materials are isolated from the environment and human contact for the required amounts of time until they reduce to safe levels of radioactivity. Research is ongoing on methods to reduce the half-lives of radioactive isotopes and convert high-level waste into safer forms.

Market Dynamics:

One of the key drivers propelling the nuclear waste management market is the increasing volumes of spent fuel being generated from the steadily growing number of nuclear reactors. As of now, over 450 nuclear reactors are operating across 30 countries globally. Stricter regulations regarding the handling, treatment, and final disposal of nuclear waste have also boosted investments in relevant infrastructure and services. Technological advancements in areas such as optimized storage containers, encapsulation matrices for containers and underground geological repositories present lucrative growth opportunities. However, public opposition towards nuclear energy and final waste disposal sites pose significant challenges for market participants. High costs associated with construction of geological repositories and transportation logistics also restrict wider adoption. Ongoing R&D in areas of transmutation technology and partitioning-transmutation systems can help reduce volumes of long-lived radionuclides and create new prospects.

Key Features of the Study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global nuclear waste management market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024-2031), considering 2023 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global nuclear waste management market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Veolia, Enercon, TUV SUD, Orano Group, SKB International, Fortum, US Ecology Inc., Posiva Oy, Stericycle Inc., John Wood Group PLC, Perma-Fix, Bechtel Corporation, Fluor Corporation, BHI Energy, Waste Control Specialists LLC, Augean PLC, Chase Environmental Group Inc., DMT, Holtec International, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global nuclear waste management market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global nuclear waste management market.

Detailed Segmentation-

By Waste Type:
- Low-Level Radioactive Waste
- Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste
- High-Level Radioactive Waste
By Reactor Type:
- Pressurized Water Reactor
- Boiling Water Reactor
- Gas Cooled Reactor
- Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
By Disposal Method:
- Incineration
- Storage
- Deep Geological Disposal
- Others
By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
- Veolia
- Enercon
- TUV SUD
- Orano Group
- SKB International
- Fortum
- US Ecology Inc.
- Posiva Oy
- Stericycle Inc.
- John Wood Group PLC
- Perma-Fix
- Bechtel Corporation
- Fluor Corporation
- BHI Energy
- Waste Control Specialists LLC
- Augean PLC
- Chase Environmental Group Inc.
- DMT
- Holtec International
- Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

Product Code: CMI7162

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Waste Type
- Market Snippet, By Reactor Type
- Market Snippet, By Disposal Method
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Industry Trend
- Mergers and Acquisitions

4. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Nuclear Waste Management Market
Impact Analysis

5. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Waste Type, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Low-Level Radioactive Waste
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
High-Level Radioactive Waste
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends

6. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Reactor Type, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Pressurized Water Reactor
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
Boiling Water Reactor
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
Gas Cooled Reactor
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends

7. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Disposal Method, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2031
- Segment Trends
Incineration
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
Storage
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
Deep Geological Disposal
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends
Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Segment Trends

8. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Region, 2019-2031, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024, 2027 and 2031 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2031
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn))
- Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
  - U.K.
  - Germany
  - Italy
  - France
  - Spain
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
  - China
  - India
  - Japan
  - ASEAN
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, By Waste Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Reactor Type, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Disposal Method, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Bn)
  - GCC Countries
  - Israel
  - Rest of Middle East & Africa

9. Competitive Landscape

Market Share Analysis
Company Profiles
- Veolia
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Enercon
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- TUV SUD
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Orano Group
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- SKB International
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Fortum
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- US Ecology Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Posiva Oy
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Stericycle Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- John Wood Group PLC
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Perma-Fix
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Bechtel Corporation
  - Company Overview
  - Waste Type Portfolio
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Fluor Corporation
- BHI Energy
- Waste Control Specialists LLC
- Augean PLC
- Chase Environmental Group Inc.
- DMT
- Holtec International
- Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

10. Analyst Recommendations

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

11. Section

References
Research Methodology
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