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Global Urban Mining Market Outlook Report 2022-2027: Market is Poised to Grow by Almost $20 BillionDUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Urban Mining Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global urban mining market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.12% during 2021-2027 The urban mining market aims to pull waste from landfills and reclaim non-renewable materials for recycling and reuse. The technique of retrieving raw materials from waste products delivered to landfills is known as urban mining. On a conceptual level, it views waste generated by cities and urban environments as a valuable resource, relying on urban stocks rather than geological reserves to supply manufacturing demands. Modern mining technology uses a significant amount of water, which can pressure the water supply in water-scarce areas. Additionally, the water used for various mining activities can contaminate nearby waterbodies, which poses a significant threat to water resources, vital food sources, and freshwater. On the other hand, the urban mining market has helped to lower the carbon footprint due to recycling, which has a lower environmental cost than traditional mining. The global urban mining market is divided into two major segments: waste type and commodities. The waste type segment is further divided into three main categories as electronic & electrical waste, construction & demolition waste, and others. Among these three segments, electronics & electrical waste is one of the largest segments in urban mining. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS Growing Demand for Sustainable Development Over the past few decades, the industrial sector has been a major contributor to carbon emissions. Traditional mining activities and industrial development have contributed significantly to this carbon emission. Industries such as automotive and transportation are the major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The landfill also contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions as methane and CO2 are emitted from landfills due to acidic reactions. Methane emissions in landfills may lead to fire accidents, resulting in more greenhouse gas emissions into the environment. Therefore, recycling this landfill waste and its management is crucial to reducing the carbon footprint, further boosting the urban mining market growth. The power generation industry is also focusing on reducing carbon emissions. With renewable energy, the power generation sector is practicing sustainable development. Solar panels, wind, and hydroelectric turbines require various circuit panels for electricity generation and transmission. After these electric panels are discarded, these panels are recycled, and precious metals such as gold, silver, copper, palladium, and others are refined and reused for manufacturing new electric panels. All the above factors promote sustainable development, helping the global urban mining market grow significantly during the forecasted period. Impact of Government Regulations Decomposing various industrial and electronic waste will take a more lengthy and different methodology; the governments are asking various companies and people to segregate the wastes at the source. Therefore, various companies are taking the initiative to separate waste produced during various manufacturing activities. In addition, according to the United Nations, the growing volume of electronic waste, including mobile phones, laptops, televisions, refrigerators, and electrical toys, poses a significant threat to the environment and human health. Such measures by the government have contributed significantly to the urban mining market and provided opportunities for the companies to grow. In the United States, according to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) by EPA, all solid wastes or materials which have been separated for recycling shall be stored in such a manner that they do not constitute a fire, health, or safety hazard or provide food or harborage for vectors and shall be contained or bundled so as not to result in spillage. The European Commission proposed a new Batteries Regulation on 10 December 2020. This regulation ensures that batteries available in the EU market are sustainable and safe throughout their entire life cycle. MARKET RESTRAINTS Lack of Infrastructure and Technical Knowledge The shortage of innovative technology and technical knowledge in emerging countries has made th e-waste recycling industry financially unappealing to potential businesses and investors. For example, recovering rare earth materials from magnets necessitates either extensive manual labor or specialized technology. Companies that do not have access to appropriate technology are likely to face high labor expenses and rely on basic disassembly techniques that do not recover large quantities of valuable materials. As a result, costs rise while output falls, making any potential business financially unstable. Factors like increasing metal recovery, particularly from highly complex products, may result in high costs due to technical challenges, lower economic viability, and a higher environmental burden of the necessary processes, creating a constraint for the global urban mining market growth. VENDOR LANDSCAPE The key companies have developed their waste collection and separation infrastructure that creates value for various industries. The growth in sustainable processes and initiatives has challenged all companies globally. Investments in R&D, technological advancement, and environmental and economic challenges drive the demand for innovative and sustainable processes and urban mining services. Furthermore, other prominent companies such as AET Environmental (US), Arch Enterprises (US), Dowa Eco-System (Japan), ECR World (US), and others have invested significant capital in R&D to develop urban mining processes that will appeal to the customers. Therefore, these other prominent companies are giving tough competition to major companies. SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS INSIGHTS BY WASTE TYPE The urban mining market utilizes a variety of e-waste, including printed circuit boards, laptops, mobile phones, household appliances, electric motors, and other constructions. In recent years, the demand for the consumer electronics sector is expected to grow significantly due to rapid industrial development and increasing population. Therefore, the demand for urban mining for the e-waste segment is also projected to grow. Governments and urban mining service providers are promoting e-waste recycling to reduce the carbon footprint and promote sustainable development.
INSIGHTS BY COMMODITY TYPE Because the demand from the industries mentioned above is expected to rise significantly, so will the demand for precious metals. Because traditional mining practices have a negative impact on the environment, the urban mining market is providing a better option to mitigate the environmental impact because it recycles used precious metals. The exterior designs of various cars, mobile phones, and other personal appliances use precious metals.
GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS In addition, governments have offered subsidies and incentives under various fiscal and monetary policies. The industrial development & innovation in the manufacturing sector in the Europe region is increasing rapidly as governments of countries in this region have announced some significant policy changes that will promote sustainable development. In addition, the low-cost extraction of metals & minerals and the availability of advanced technology for recycling in the region have fueled the European urban mining market and is expected to dominate the industry throughout the forecast period. In addition, countries such as US and Japan are the developed countries in these regions that drive the urban mining market due to well-established policies and regulations for urban mining. Further, North American and APAC governments are promoting the recycling of scrap metals and e-waste by giving grants, subsidies, and loans to recycling companies, which will positively affect the urban mining market. Market Opportunities & Trends
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