The global household composters market size was valued at USD 435.8 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% from 2021 to 2028. Growing awareness about bio-waste management and eco-friendly organic practices among people is estimated to drive global market growth. Up to 30% of the household garbage, which mostly contains food scraps and backyard waste, is compostable. A composter is a container that converts solid waste like kitchen, food, and yard waste into compost in less time than the conventional process. Rising demand for composters to accommodate wastages generated at the places like schools, restaurants, corporate offices in the form of vegetables & fruits, tea bags, nutshells, eggshells, leftovers, paper is expected to drive the market over the forecasts period.
Increasing awareness among societies about home composting and the benefits of using organic composters will also boost the product demand in the coming years. In developed countries, supportive initiatives undertaken by governments to encourage home composting through municipalities’ public outreach programs will augment market growth. In addition, increasing awareness about organic farming has highlighted the importance of organic composting as it enriches the soil, improves water and soil conservation, protects groundwater quality, and reduces fertilizer requirements. These factors will increase the product demand in organic farming, resulting in market growth. Home composting reduces the volume of solid waste collected by the municipalities.
In the U.S., over the last few decades, the recycling and composting rate has increased from 10% of total municipal solid waste in 1980 to 35% in 2017. Yard trimming and food scraps contributed up to 60% of the total composting. Thus, consumer inclination towards home composting will drive the market in the future. The economic slowdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic has had a negligible impact on the market. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of organic products due to their health benefits. This has resulted in a consumer shift towards growing organic produce in backyards, which, in turn, supports the market growth. However, reduced disposable incomes due to the economic slowdown may restrict the demand for gardening materials.
The stationary product type segment accounted for the highest revenue share of more than 42% in 2020. Stationary composters are available in various sizes and are capable of consuming a large amount of food scrap and yard waste. In these composters, fresh waste can be added from the top and the bottom side is open, which speeds up the process.
Tumbler is projected to be the fastest-growing product type segment, witnessing growth at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2021 to 2028. Tumbler composter or batch composter has two chambers and offers the fastest way to create compost; however, it needs to be checked for sufficient moisture daily. A major advantage of the tumbler composters is that, while one chamber is busy with composting another chamber is free for putting newly generated scraps. Due to batch processing, these products have high demand, which leads to segment growth.
Household composters with a capacity above 100-gallon accounted for the largest share of more than 40% in the global revenue in 2020. On the basis of capacity, the market has been divided into below 50 gallons, 51 - 100 gallons, above 100 gallons. Generally, composters with a capacity above 100 gallons are stationary and turning the contents is quite tough.
Moreover, systems with this capacity take a longer time to produce mature compost and thus are helpful for those who have a high rate of food and yard trim wastages. Composters with a capacity of 50-100 gallons are expected to register the fastest growth rate during forecast years. Tumblers are very popular in this capacity range, as they give mature compost in less time, which drives their demand.
The plastics material segment accounted for the highest revenue share of more than 50% in 2020. The segment is projected to expand further at the fastest CAGR of more than 7% from 2021 to 2028. Recycled plastic is widely used for the manufacturing of composters as the recycled material is dark-colored, which helps in retaining heat. Moreover, plastic-based composters are inexpensive, light in weight, easy to move, and are available in a variety of sizes.
All these factors will augment the demand for plastic-based products over the coming years. The metal material segment is estimated to register the second-highest growth rate from 2021 to 2028. Metal composters are weather-resistant, have high durability, and are available in a wide range of sizes. However, these products have comparatively higher costs and are heavier in weight than other composters.
Europe was the largest regional market in 2020 and accounted for a revenue share of more than 38%. High awareness levels about home composting, governmental regulations, and increased demand for compost in the agriculture sector are some of the key factors driving the market growth in the region. In Switzerland, 90% of compost is used for agriculture purposes and in Slovenia, 48% of families have a home composting system.
On the other hand, Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing regional market from 2021 to 2028. The growth can be credited to the factors, such as high comestible wastage generation due to rising population, especially in China and India, increasing awareness about composting, and regional governments’ public outreach programs encouraging product usage.
The market is fragmented in nature due to the presence of a number of global and regional companies. The key manufacturers have been strengthening their presence in the industry through various strategies, such as new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, expansion of distribution channels, and capacity expansion by reaching the consumers and municipalities and guiding them about home composting and its advantages. Some of the key players in the global household composters market include:
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Report Attribute |
Details |
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Market size value in 2021 |
USD 459.7 million |
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Revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 725.5 million |
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Growth rate |
CAGR of 6.6% from 2021 to 2028 |
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Base year for estimation |
2020 |
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Historical data |
2017 - 2019 |
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Forecast period |
2021 - 2028 |
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Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD million/billion and CAGR from 2021 to 2028 |
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Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company ranking, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
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Segments covered |
Product type, material, capacity, and region |
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Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country scope |
U.S.; Germany; U.K.; China; India; Japan; Brazil; South Africa |
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Key companies profiled |
Algreen Products, Inc.; Enviro World Corp.; Envirocycle Systems, Inc.; Exaco Trading Co.; Forest City Models and Patterns Ltd.; Good Ideas, Inc.; Natures Footprint, Inc.; Presto Products Co.; Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.; The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. |
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Customization scope |
Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts working days) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope. |
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segment from 2017 to 2028. For the purpose of this study, Million Insights has segmented the global household composters market report on the basis of product type, material, capacity, and region:
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