Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market (2024-2031)
The Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market was valued at $15 billion in 2023. This market is expected to reach $32.1 billion by 2031 from an estimated $16.3 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2031. Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market Size & Forecast The growth of
- Published
- Nov 2024
- Pages
- 289
- Format
- PDF + Excel
- Report ID
- MR-839
- Base year
- 2023
- 2023 · BASELINE
- $15.00B
- 2031
- $32.10B
- CAGR 2024–2031
- 10.2%
2023 baseline · 2024–2031 forecast at 10.2% CAGR · hover a bar for the value
Key highlights
The Hardware Segment to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market in 2024
The Industrial Waste Segment to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market in 2024
The Medium-scale Segment to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market in 2024
The Agricultural & Industrial Waste Segment to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market in 2024
The Energy & Utilities Segment to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market in 2024
Report summary
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Pages | 289 |
| Format | |
| Forecast Period | 2024–2031 |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| CAGR (Value) | 10.2% |
| Market Size (Value) | $32.1 Billion by 2031 |
| Segments Covered | By Offering · Hardware · Digester Tanks · Biogas Handling Equipment · Monitoring & Control Equipment · Feedstock Pre-Processing Equipment · Other Hardware · Software · Simulation Software · Energy Modeling Software · Data Management Software · Services · Designing & Installation Services · Operation & Maintenance Services · By Feedstock Type · Industrial Waste · Municipal Waste · Sewage Waste · Agricultural Waste · Other Feedstocks · By Capacity · Medium-scale · Large-scale · Small-scale · By Application · Agricultural & Industrial Waste Management · Power Generation · Fuel · Other Applications · By Sector · Energy & Utilities · Automotive · Commercial & Residential · Agriculture · Industrial |
| Key Companies Profiled | Kanadevia Inova Group (A Part of Hitachi Zosen Corporation) (Switzerland), Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (U.S.), EnviTec Biogas AG (Germany), Nature Energy Biogas A/S (A Part of Shell plc) (Denmark), Biokraft International AB (Sweden), VWS (UK) Ltd (A Part of Veolia Environnement) (U.K.), Renewi plc (U.K.), Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (U.S.), Bioenergy Devco, LLC (U.S.), PlanET Biogas Group GmbH (Germany), Biogen (UK) Ltd (U.K.), Agrinz Technologies GmbH (Austria), Zero Waste Energy, LLC (U.S.), Agraferm Technologies AG (Germany), Bioquadrat Energie- und Wassertechnik Holding GmbH (Austria), and AAT Abases- und Abfalltechnik GmbH (Austria). |
Report overview
Segments covered: offering, feedstock type, capacity, application.
The growth of this market is primarily driven by the rising demand for renewable energy sources, government initiatives supporting the development & adoption of anaerobic digestion systems, the growing need for safe waste disposal, and increasing awareness regarding the benefits of anaerobic digestion systems. Furthermore, the increasing use of anaerobic digestion systems in sewage & wastewater treatment and the integration of advanced technologies into anaerobic digestion systems are expected to generate growth opportunities for market stakeholders.
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Market dynamics
2 factors across 2 forcesRising Demand for Renewable Energy Sources
The demand for renewable energy is growing rapidly due to environmental, economic, and technological factors. As concerns over climate change intensify, governments, businesses, and individuals are seeking cleaner, more sustainable energy sources to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of global warming. Moreover, public awareness and corporate sustainability commitments are driving the demand for cleaner energy options, while government policies, such as subsidies and renewable energy targets, are further accelerating the transition. According to Renewables 2023, the latest edition of the IEA’s annual market report on the sector, the amount of renewable energy capacity added to energy systems around the world grew by 50% in 2023, reaching almost 510 gigawatts, with solar PV accounting for three-quarters of the addition worldwide.
The shift toward clean and renewable energy sources is one of the primary factors driving the adoption of anaerobic digestion systems. Biogas, produced through anaerobic digestion, is a renewable energy source that can be used for electricity generation, heating, and even as vehicle fuel. As governments, businesses, and consumers seek to reduce carbon emissions and the reliance on fossil fuels, the demand for sustainable energy solutions, such as biogas, continues to grow. Anaerobic digestion systems have emerged as reliable, local, and carbon-neutral energy sources. Thus, the rising demand for renewable energy sources is boosting the adoption of anaerobic digestion systems, driving the growth of this market.
Table of contents
13 chapters · 203 sections · 289 pages · click to expandSegmental analysis
| Segment | Largest share (2024) | Fastest growth (2024–2031) |
|---|---|---|
| By Offering | Hardware | Software |
| By Feedstock Type | Industrial Waste | Agricultural waste |
| By Capacity | Medium-scale | Medium-scale |
| By Application | Agricultural & Industrial Waste | — |
| By Sector | Energy & Utilities | Agriculture |
By Offering
- The Hardware Segment to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market in 2024
- The hardware segment is expected to account for the largest share of 46.7% of the anaerobic digestion systems market.
- The segment’s large market share is attributed to the growing demand for renewable energy sources and sustainable waste management practices and the increasing use of digesters, generators, compressors, gas storage tanks, pumps, pipes, and other equipment necessary for the anaerobic digestion process.
- However, the software segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period.
- The growth of this segment is driven by the integration of anaerobic digestion solutions with SCADA systems, increasing strategic developments among anaerobic digestion software providers, and the increased use of anaerobic digestion software in the industrial sector.
By Feedstock Type
- The Industrial Waste Segment to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market in 2024
- The industrial waste segment is expected to account for the largest share of 25.6% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market.
- The segment’s large market share is attributed to increasing government regulations promoting the adoption of green technologies, the high generation of organic waste in the industrial sector, and the increasing adoption of anaerobic digestion systems among industrial organizations.
- However, the agricultural waste segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 12.4% during the forecast period.
- The growth of this segment is driven by the increasing volume of organic waste material generated in the agriculture sector, the need to convert agricultural waste to renewable energy through anaerobic digestion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve soil health, and the rising demand for renewable energy sources among farmers and rural communities to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.
By Capacity
- The Medium-scale Segment to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market in 2024
- The medium-scale segment is expected to account for the largest share of 41.4% of the anaerobic digestion systems market.
- The segment’s large market share is attributed to the increasing use of anaerobic digestion systems with a capacity between 500KW-3MW for commercial and industrial operations and the growing need to process large volumes of organic waste for biogas production in large-scale renewable energy projects.
- Moreover, the medium-scale segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period.
By Application
- The agricultural & industrial waste management segment is expected to account for the largest share of 42.1% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market.
- The segment’s large market share is attributed to the integration of anaerobic digestion systems into agricultural waste management and the increasing demand for anaerobic digestion systems across various industries such as food & beverage, pulp & paper, and agriculture.
- Moreover, this segment is also expected to register the highest CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period.
By Sector
- The energy & utilities segment is expected to account for the largest share of 32.2% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market.
- The segment’s large market share is attributed to the increasing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the rising acceptance of biofuels, and the need for alternative renewable energy sources.
- However, the agriculture segment is expected to register the highest CAGR of 12.3% during the forecast period.
- The growth of this segment is driven by increasing government mandates to reduce agricultural waste, the growing need to process crop residues and animal waste from livestock operations, and the increasing use of co-digestion systems to manage agricultural waste to increase biogas production and produce organic fertilizer.
Geographic analysis
North America
Largest shareIn 2024, North America is expected to account for the largest share of 34.3% of the global anaerobic digestion systems market. North America’s major market share is mainly attributed to its developed waste management infrastructure, stringent environmental regulations, high food waste levels, and a growing focus on renewable energy are driving the growth of the anaerobic digestion systems market. In addition, the presence of prominent players supports the anaerobic digestion systems market growth. For instance, in July 2022, Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (U.S.) acquired Smith Engineering, Inc. (U.S.), a leader in the design, manufacturing, and service of custom high-purity water treatment equipment. The acquisition will enhance Evoqua's portfolio of high-purity water treatment systems and expand its service footprint in North America. In 2024, North America Region to Dominate the Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market
Asia-Pacific
Fastest growthHowever, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to register the highest CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period. The growth of this regional market is attributed to the increasing demand for sustainable waste management solutions, the increasing waste management regulations to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and promote recycling, and the increasing government policies and incentives in countries, including China, India, and Japan to promote the use of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Competitive landscape
- August 2023
Biogen (UK) Ltd. (U.K.) acquired five operational anaerobic digestion (AD) plants from Ingenious Capital Management Limited (U.K), an asset management company, to expand its AD portfolio in the UK to 19 facilities.
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April 2023, Nature Energy Biogas A/S (Denmark) partnered with Nordion Energy AB (Sweden) to boost biogas production in Sweden. The collaboration combines Nature Energy’s expertise in large-scale biogas facilities with Nordion Energy’s energy infrastructure capabilities to connect new biogas production to the grid.
- July 2022
Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (U.S.) acquired EPICOR, Inc. (U.S.), a leading manufacturer of high-quality powdered ion exchange resins and resin/fiber mixtures primarily serving the power industry.
- Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. (U.S.)
- EnviTec Biogas AG · Germany
- Biokraft International AB · Sweden
- Renewi plc (U.K.)
- Capstone Green Energy Holdings, Inc. (U.S.)
- Bioenergy Devco, LLC (U.S.)
- PlanET Biogas Group GmbH · Germany
- Biogen (UK) Ltd (U.K.)
- Agrinz Technologies GmbH · Austria
- Zero Waste Energy, LLC (U.S.)
- Agraferm Technologies AG · Germany
- Bioquadrat Energie- und Wassertechnik Holding GmbH · Austria
- AAT Abases- und Abfalltechnik GmbH · Austria
Frequently asked questions
The anaerobic digestion systems market study focuses on market assessment and opportunity analysis based on the sales of anaerobic digestion systems products across the region and market segments. The study includes a competitive analysis based on an extensive assessment of the leading players’ product portfolios and key growth strategies adopted in the last 3–4 years.
Cite this report
Meticulous Research. (2024). Anaerobic Digestion Systems Market - Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast (2024-2031) (Report No. MR-839). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/product/anaerobic-digestion-systems-market-5522