PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814197
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814197
The Middle East waste to energy market size was estimated at USD 1.78 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.48 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to 2033. The market is gaining momentum as governments across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Egypt implement waste management reforms and sustainability strategies to reduce landfill dependency and convert municipal solid waste into clean energy.
Growing urbanization and industrialization in the region are driving large volumes of waste generation, while national visions such as Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE Circular Economy Policy are fostering waste to energy adoption to support energy diversification, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure development.
Rising electricity demand, stringent environmental regulations, and the push for renewable and alternative energy sources fuel the market's growth. Modern waste to energy technologies, including incineration, gasification, and anaerobic digestion, are deployed to enhance energy recovery, reduce land usage, and lower environmental impacts associated with conventional waste disposal. Integrating smart grid and district heating systems further improves efficiency and resource optimization. Key players such as Veolia, Suez, ACWA Power, Masdar, and Bee'ah are actively investing in WtE projects across the region, with flagship developments in the UAE and Saudi Arabia setting benchmarks for sustainable waste management. With increasing public-private partnerships, supportive regulatory frameworks, and strong government commitment, the Middle East waste-to-energy industry is expected to advance the region's clean energy transition and circular economy objectives over the next decade.
Middle East Waste To Energy Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Middle East waste to energy market report based on the technology and country: