Nuclear Waste Management Market Analysis

The nuclear waste management market is segmented by waste type into low-level waste, high level waste, and intermediate level waste, out of which, the low-level waste segment is anticipated to hold the largest share in market on account of the high generation of this type of nuclear waste from hospitals, manufacturing facilities and nuclear power stations. In addition, low-level waste is one of the easiest to handle and dispose, which is also predicted to drive growth to the nuclear waste management market segment in the future. Moreover, on the basis of application, the utility segment is assessed to occupy the largest share over the forecast period owing to the increasing usage of nuclear sources to generate electricity and heat around the globe.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

By Reactor Type

Pressurized Water Reactor
Boiling Water Reactor
Gas Cooled Reactor
Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor

By Waste Type

Low-Level Waste
High Level Waste
Intermediate Level Waste

By Application

Utility
Industrial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2024, the industry size of nuclear waste management is evaluated at USD 4.93 billion.

Nuclear Waste Management Market size was over USD 4.86 billion in 2023 and is poised to cross USD 6.13 billion by 2036, growing at more than 1.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2024-2036. Rising population and urbanization globally and growing investment to develop nuclear weapons will propel the market growth.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for largest revenue share by 2036, on the back of high population growth coupled with rising electricity demand in countries such as China and India.

The major players in the market are Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc., Augean Plc, Svensk KÃƒÂ¤rnbrÃƒÂ¤nslehantering AB, US Ecology, Inc., Ansaldo Energia S.p.A, and others.

Nuclear Waste Management Market Analysis