Food Waste Disposable Units Global Market Report 2025

Description

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.

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The food waste disposable units market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.39 billion in 2024 to $2.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to environmental awareness, convenience and hygiene, urbanization, government initiatives.

The food waste disposable units market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.36 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability and circular economy, urban dwellings, technological advances, health and sanitation concerns. Major trends in the forecast period include smart and iot-enabled units, food recovery programs, innovative disposal methods, integration with kitchen appliances.

The food waste disposal units market is poised for growth due to various factors, including population growth, rapid urbanization, and increased consumption resulting from rising disposable income. According to the World Bank, it is estimated that the waste volume generated per person per day will reach 1.42 kg by 2025. The International Solid Waste Association forecasts a global increase in solid waste volumes by a factor of 2.37 by 2050.

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 October 2022, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government department, reported that the number of restaurants grew to 31,425, up from 29,680 in 2021. As a result, the rising number of restaurants is fueling the growth of the food waste disposal units market.

Food waste disposal unit manufacturers are actively innovating advanced and environmentally friendly solutions, such as waste-to-energy systems. These disposal units process waste into fine particles, leading to the production of biogas, which can be used as a biofuel to generate electricity.

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 include Anaheim Manufacturing Co, Emerson Electric Co, Franke Holding AG, Haier Group Corporation, Hobart Corporation, Whirlpool Corporation, InSinkErator, Apollo Kitchen Equipment & Services Pvt Ltd., WasteCare Corporation, MEIKO Clean Solutions Pvt Ltd., Komptech Americas LLC, Mavitec Group, Delitek AS, Unistone Electric Company, Disperator AB, EnviroPure Systems Inc., Wastequip LLC, BioHiTech Global Inc., Bokashicycle NVC LLC, WasteMaster Inc., Oklin International Ltd., Bioelektra Group, Bertin Medical Waste Sterilwave, Somat Corporation, Pulian International Enterprise Co Ltd., Go Green Environmental, Joraform AB, BinCrusher, BLANCO America Inc., Teka Group

Asia Pacific was the largest region in the food waste disposable units market in 2024. The regions covered in the food waste disposable units market report are Asia-Pacific, 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, 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).

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.

Food Waste Disposable Units Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on food waste disposable units market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Shattered Type Disposers; Dry Type Disposers; Grinding Type Disposers
2) By Application: Commercial; Residential
Subsegments:
1) By Shattered Type Disposers: Single-Stage Shattered Disposers; Multi-Stage Shattered Disposers
2) By Dry Type Disposers: Manual Dry Type Disposers; Automatic Dry Type Disposers
3) By Grinding Type Disposers: Batch Feed Grinding Disposers; Continuous Feed Grinding Disposers
Companies Mentioned: Anaheim Manufacturing Co; Emerson Electric Co; Franke Holding AG; Haier Group Corporation; Hobart Corporation
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Food Waste Disposable Units Market Characteristics

3. Food Waste Disposable Units Market Trends And Strategies

4. Food Waste Disposable Units Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market

5. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework

5.1. Global Food Waste Disposable Units PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Total Addressable Market (TAM)

6. Food Waste Disposable Units Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Shattered Type Disposers
Dry Type Disposers
Grinding Type Disposers
6.2. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Commercial
Residential
6.3. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Shattered Type Disposers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Single-Stage Shattered Disposers
Multi-Stage Shattered Disposers
6.4. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Dry Type Disposers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Manual Dry Type Disposers
Automatic Dry Type Disposers
6.5. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Grinding Type Disposers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Batch Feed Grinding Disposers
Continuous Feed Grinding Disposers

7. Food Waste Disposable Units Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Food Waste Disposable Units Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

9. China Food Waste Disposable Units Market

9.1. China Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
9.2. China Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion

10. India Food Waste Disposable Units Market

10.1. India Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

11. Japan Food Waste Disposable Units Market

11.1. Japan Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
11.2. Japan Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

12. Australia Food Waste Disposable Units Market

12.1. Australia Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Food Waste Disposable Units Market

13.1. Indonesia Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Food Waste Disposable Units Market

14.1. South Korea Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Food Waste Disposable Units Market

15.1. Western Europe Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

16. UK Food Waste Disposable Units Market

16.1. UK Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

17. Germany Food Waste Disposable Units Market

17.1. Germany Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

18. France Food Waste Disposable Units Market

18.1. France Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

19. Italy Food Waste Disposable Units Market

19.1. Italy Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

20. Spain Food Waste Disposable Units Market

20.1. Spain Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Food Waste Disposable Units Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

22. Russia Food Waste Disposable Units Market

22.1. Russia Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

23. North America Food Waste Disposable Units Market

23.1. North America Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
23.2. North America Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

24. USA Food Waste Disposable Units Market

24.1. USA Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
24.2. USA Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

25. Canada Food Waste Disposable Units Market

25.1. Canada Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
25.2. Canada Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

26. South America Food Waste Disposable Units Market

26.1. South America Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
26.2. South America Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Food Waste Disposable Units Market

27.1. Brazil Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Food Waste Disposable Units Market

28.1. Middle East Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

29. Africa Food Waste Disposable Units Market

29.1. Africa Food Waste Disposable Units Market Overview
29.2. Africa Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Food Waste Disposable Units Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion

30. Food Waste Disposable Units Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Food Waste Disposable Units Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Food Waste Disposable Units Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Anaheim Manufacturing Co Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Emerson Electric Co Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Franke Holding AG Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Haier Group Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Hobart Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis

31. Food Waste Disposable Units Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Whirlpool Corporation
31.2. InSinkErator
31.3. Apollo Kitchen Equipment & Services Pvt Ltd.
31.4. WasteCare Corporation
31.5. MEIKO Clean Solutions Pvt Ltd.
31.6. Komptech Americas LLC
31.7. Mavitec Group
31.8. Delitek AS
31.9. Unistone Electric Company
31.10. Disperator AB
31.11. EnviroPure Systems Inc.
31.12. Wastequip LLC
31.13. BioHiTech Global Inc.
31.14. Bokashicycle NVC LLC
31.15. WasteMaster Inc.

32. Global Food Waste Disposable Units Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard

33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Food Waste Disposable Units Market

34. Recent Developments In The Food Waste Disposable Units Market

35. Food Waste Disposable Units Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies

35.1 Food Waste Disposable Units Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Food Waste Disposable Units Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Food Waste Disposable Units Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer