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Household Composters Market Size
The global household composters market was estimated at USD 483.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 881.4 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2034. Rising environmental awareness and government regulations regarding waste management policies is driving the market for household composters. The rising wood waste concerns and advanced organic gardening trends are further driving market growth.
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People are becoming aware of food and organic wastage’s environmental impact and improper garbage handling which leads to increase in pollution. Composting has become the ideal solution to reduce waste and manage it responsibly. Reducing organic waste from landfills will reduce the methane emissions and help in reducing carbon footprint. Composting food and organic waste also provides households with organic soil which is ideal for gardening and small-scale farming. The sustainability and ecofriendly lifestyle have increased the demand for household composters that can help them reduce organic waste.
The technological advancements in the composter have made them convenient to use and efficient as well. Consumers prefer newer composters that have odorless operations that eliminate any foul odor from organic and food waste. As households are getting equipped with connected technology smart composters with automated systems and connectivity are saving time and simplifying the operation of composting. This has led to tech savvy consumers preferring smart composter that also support the sustainability initiative. Overall composting waste food scraps and organic waste reduces the household waste and helps in improving the quality of the soil in their garden leading to healthier plants and crops.
Household Composters Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute
Details
Base Year:
2024
Household Composters Market size in 2024:
USD 483.5 Million
Forecast Period:
2025 - 2034
Forecast Period 2023 - 2032 CAGR:
6.4
2023 Value Projection:
USD 881.4 Million
Historical Data for:
2021 - 2024
No of Pages:
220
Tables, Charts & Figures:
180
Segments Covered:
Product Type, Type, Capacity, Application, Price, Distribution Channel and Region
Growth Drivers:
Government regulations and waste management policies
Rising food waste concerns
Pitfalls Challenges:
Unpleasant odors and pest issues
Difficulty in composting food waste
What are the growth opportunities in this market?
Household Composter Market Trends
The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology is trending in the household composter industry. Smart composters include connectivity with home automation allowing for convenient operations. The connectivity technology also allows the users to track and control temperature, humidity, and moisture in real time. This helps in improving the composter’s useability.
Automated features like scheduled aeration, temperature control and moisture monitoring are aiding consumers in making composting easier and convenient. Smart composter also features integrated sensors for temperature, moisture and humidity monitoring which aids the user in adjusting the variables for better composting results.
The urbanization has led to smaller housing in many cities, this has led to trend of compact and odourless indoor composter which can be accommodated in balconies or kitchens. These compact composters are ideal for small houses and their odourless operations makes them perfect fit in closed environment.
Specialized composters for specific waste types like food scraps, pet waste and other garden waste are trending due to their effective composting by avoiding cross contamination of waste which results in better soil quality for varied uses.
Trump Administration Tariffs
The tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on China will increase the costs of raw materials like plastics and polymer used for manufacturing of composters. These tariffs and trade bans will lead to hike in prices of electronic components including sensors and controller boards which will further disrupt the supply chain.
To soften the effects of tariffs manufacturers are actively shifting their suppliers from China to countries like Vietnam, Mexico and India which are less affected by these tariffs. These changes in suppliers might lead to short term disruptions in supply chain and affect the overall operational costs.
To help with long term effects of the tariff’s composter manufacturers are moving towards local production and local suppliers to reduce dependency on suppliers affected by tariffs. These changes in the supply chain are bound to take time and will affect the household composters industry in short term.
Household Composter Market Analysis
Learn more about the key segments shaping this market
The household composter industry by product type is segmented into stationary, tumblers, and others. In 2024, the stationary composter segment dominated the market generating revenue of USD 202.7 million and is expected to grow at CAGR of around 6.8% during 2025 to 2034.
The stationary composters are affordable and require minimum maintenance which makes them popular among beginners. These composters are mainly used in outdoor environments which requires them to withstand harsh weather conditions. Composters made from sustainable materials like recycled plastics and steel are trending in the market due to their eco friendliness.
Compact stationary composters are becoming popular due to small housing in cities like New York. These composters can be accommodated in small space in the balcony or in the kitchen. Their small design and odorless operation makes them ideal for smaller indoor spaces.
The tumbler composters are gaining popularity due to their faster composting speeds. This is achieved through turn handles that helps in aerating organic waste which leads to faster decomposition. The turn handles on the side of these tumbler composters make them more user friendly and improves the ergonomics.
Learn more about the key segments shaping this market
Global household composter market by type is segmented into electric and manual. The electric composter segment held around 63% of the market share in 2024.
The demand for electric household composter is growing due to the rising efficient and fast composting needs in the market. These electric composter can decompose the food and organic waste into compost in just few days due to their automated mechanisms that aid in decomposition process.
The demand for electric composter is increasing due to their automation technology that appeals to households that produce higher organic waste and food scraps which requires quicker decomposition.
Manual composters are popular among consumers who are looking for affordable and sustainable composting solutions. As manual composters are more affordable than electric ones, it makes them more accessible for consumers on a budget.
Home gardeners mainly use manual composters as they are cheaper and easier to operate. As food scraps and other organic waste can be easily decomposed in a small manual composter, their popularity is increasing among consumers with lower composting needs.
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In terms of country, the United States led the household composter market with about 79% share of the North American and is estimated to reach USD 120 million in 2024, due to rising sustainability awareness and the trend of urban garden to become self-sufficient. The technological advancements in composters is further fueling the demand for global household composters market.
To avoid organic waste from reaching landfills many consumers in the United States are practicing composting using their household organic waste and food scraps with the help of household composters. Few states enforce food waste diversion programs which encourage consumers to practice composting in their house.
The trend of urban gardening and vegetable plots in backyards is driving the demand for the household composters in the country. Electric composters are popular in these applications due to their convenience and ease of use. This has led to an increase in the market for household composters in the country.
Europe: Consumer in Europe are focusing on reducing household organic waste and food scraps waste in an effort to reduce pollution and lead a sustainable lifestyle. As composting provides a practical solution by decomposing the organic waste and scraps into compost that can be used for gardening and backyard farming. This has led to popularity of composter in the region as eco friendly and sustainable lifestyle is trending. In Germany, the electric composters with IoT technology are trending due to their ease of operation and convenience. These advanced composters appeal to the urban population who are looking for easy and convenient waste management solutions.
Asia Pacific: Countries in Asia Pacific region are imposing strict waste separation and composting laws to reduce pollution and landfills. India, Japan, and South Korea have implemented organic waste management programs which promotes recycling and composting. China has implemented various programs to segregate organic waste and inorganic waste to improve waste management in landfills. The trend of backyard farming is getting popular in countries like China and Japan. Consumers are actively looking for products to assist them in their backyard gardens and vegetable plots. This has led to an increase in popularity of composting products in the region.
Household Composters Market Share
The top five companies in household composter industry are Harp Renewables, Lomi, Reencle, Subpod, and Vitami and they collectively hold a share of 8%- 12% in the market.
These companies continue to acquire and merge with others, expand facilities, and make various collaborations to increase their product offerings, access customer bases, and secure their market positions.
Subpod announced their partnership with Wisconic in June 2024. Wisconic is a plastic injection moulding company from Wisconsin. This partnership will allow Subpod to move their manufacturing from China to the United States and help them improve their supply chain to meet the growing demand for composter in the North America region.
Harp Renewabels has expanded their operations in North America through collaboration with Viably in March of 2024. Viably is a distributor from the United States. This collaboration will expand geographical reach of Harp Renewables in U.S. and Canada and enable on site services to their consumers.
Household Composters Market Companies
Major players operating in the household composters industry are:
Airthereal
Beyond Green Biotech
Geme
GRAF
Harp Renewables
Involly
Lasso
Lomi
Mantis
Reencle
Subpod
Topmake Environment
Vego
Vitamix
Zeosta
To improve the services and market share key players are constantly investing in technological activities and are also entering into partnerships to provide improved and better solutions for the customers. These investments are benefiting both companies and customers as they help develop and offer solutions as per the changing technological trends and thus the customer requirements.
Reencle a composter manufacturer launched their new home composter called ‘Reencle Gravity’ at CES 2024. It features advanced motion sensors, weight sensors and smartphone app connectivity for real time monitoring. This innovative high-tech composter has helped Reencle in maintaining their position as a key player in the household composters market.
Household Composters Industry News
In July 2024, Vego launched the Vego kitchen composter, designed to make home composting efficient, user-friendly, and eco-friendly. With advanced features and a focus on sustainability, it targets eco-conscious households.
In April 2024, Topmake Environment introduced the kitchen food waste composting machine. This energy-efficient composter manages high-capacity organic waste, features a user-friendly interface, and offers durable performance. It suits residential buildings, restaurants, and small food manufacturers.
In February 2023, Airthereal released the revive electric kitchen composter to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. This sleek, eco-friendly device supports personal composting and compliance with new state policies on food waste reduction.
This household composters market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:
to Buy Section of this Report
Market, By Product Type
Stationary
Tumbler
Others (compacting etc.)
Market, By Type
Electric composter
Manual composter
Market, By Capacity
Below 10L
10L to 20L
20L to 40L
Above 40L
Market, By Application
Indoor
Outdoor
Market, By Price
Low
Medium
High
Market, By Distribution Channel
Online
Company websites
E-commerce
Offline
Supermarket/hypermarket
Specialty store
Others (mega retail store etc.)
The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
MEA
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Author: Avinash Singh, Sunita Singh
Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) :
Who are the key players in household composters market?+
Some of the major players in the household composters industry include Involly, Lasso, Lomi, Mantis, Reencle, Subpod, Topmake Environment, Vego, Vitamix, Zeosta.
How much household composters market share captured by U.S. in 2024?+
The U.S. household composters market held around 79% share in 2024.
What is the size of stationary composter segment in the household composters industry?+
The stationary composter segment generated over USD 202.7 million in 2024.
How big is the household composters market?+
The household composters market was valued at USD 483.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 881.4 million by 2034, growing at 6.4% CAGR through 2034.