France Electronic Waste Recycling Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Metals and Chemical, Plastics, Glass, and Others), By Source (Household Appliances, Entertainment Consumer Electronics, IT Telecommunication, Medical Equipment, and Others), and France Electronic Waste Recycling Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

France Electronic Waste Recycling Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The France Electronic Waste Recycling Market Size was Estimated at USD 1.6 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 17.47% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Electronic Waste Recycling Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 9.4 Billion by 2035

According to a Research Report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the France Electronic Waste Recycling Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 9.4 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 17.47% from 2025 to 2035. Expanding as a result of stringent government rules under Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which force producers to handle end-of-life products in an appropriate manner. The need for sustainable recycling technologies, growing device turnover, and growing public awareness all contribute to the market's rapid expansion.

Market Overview

The France electronic waste recycling market refers to the structured system for gathering, processing, and recovering valuable materials from discarded electrical and electronic devices is referred to as the "France electronic waste recycling market." Additionally, opportunities are opening up, especially in the fields of cutting-edge recycling technologies and remodeling services. Companies can profit from the increasing demand for precious metals and components, which are frequently found in discarded devices, by concentrating on creating cutting-edge methods for removing valuable materials from electronic waste. For entrepreneurs and established businesses interested in collaborating on recycling procedures and sustainable product design, France's drive towards a circular economy offers a rich environment. In order to streamline recycling efforts, local e-waste collection points and partnerships between the public and private sectors are becoming more prevalent. More and more public and private organizations are working to raise awareness of the benefits of recycling e-waste in lowering carbon footprints through educational initiatives.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France electronic waste recycling market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France electronic waste recycling market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France electronic waste recycling market.

Driving Factors

France's consumer awareness of the effects of electronic waste is rising quickly, which is driving the country's electronic waste recycling market to see substantial expansion. Approximately 67% of French consumers, according to recent surveys, are worried about the environmental impact of their electronics, and many are actively working to recycle them responsibly. In order to raise awareness and encourage people to properly dispose of their electronic waste, organizations such as the French ecological group Ademe have been crucial. There is an increasing need for effective electronic waste recycling solutions as a result of the increased awareness, which also leads to higher collection rates and empowers consumers to make knowledgeable recycling decisions. It has been demonstrated that this change in consumer attitude favorably affects market dynamics, which in turn promotes expansion in the recycling industry.

Restraining Factors

The market for recycling electronic waste in France is constrained by a lack of consumer awareness, a disjointed infrastructure for collection, and the high expense of sophisticated recycling technologies. Furthermore, irregular disposal procedures and difficulties retrieving rare materials from intricate devices impede effective processing and long-term development.

Market Segmentation

The France electronic waste recycling market share is classified into material and source

• The metals and chemical segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France electronic waste recycling market is segmented by material into metals and chemical, plastics, glass, and others. Among these, the metals and chemical segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The metals and chemicals segment is crucial because it includes a wide range of rare and valuable materials that can be extracted from electronic devices, such as copper, silver, and gold, which are frequently considered essential resources for a number of industries.

• The household appliances segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France electronic waste recycling market is segmented by source into household appliances, entertainment consumer electronics, IT telecommunication, medical equipment, and others. Among these, the household appliances segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This market is largely driven by household appliances since older models are being disposed of at higher rates due to the growing demand for energy-efficient models.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France electronic waste recycling market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Environnement Recycling
• Recyclea
• CASH FOR E WASTE
• Recommerce Group
• BNP Paribas 3 Step IT
• WeeeDoIT
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In January 2025, Orange and the Association of Mayors of France (AMF) teamed up to launch a mobile phone collection campaign: “Collect’ mobile, un geste pour ma ville.” The initiative aimed to raise awareness of the impact of electronic waste and encouraged recycling. It highlighted their shared commitment to the circular economy. By recycling unwanted mobiles, the campaign helped reduce the digital sector’s carbon footprint and promoted better use of precious resources.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France Electronic Waste Recycling Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Electronic Waste Recycling Market, By Material

• Metals and Chemical
• Plastics
• Glass
• Others

France Electronic Waste Recycling Market, By Source

• Household Appliances
• Entertainment Consumer Electronics
• IT Telecommunication
• Medical Equipment
• Others