핵 폐기물 관리 시장 - 산업 규모, 점유율, 동향, 기회 및 예측 : 폐기물 유형별, 원자로 유형별, 처분 방법별, 지역별 경쟁(2021-2031년)

The Global Nuclear Waste Management Market will grow from USD 6.06 Billion in 2025 to USD 7.69 Billion by 2031 at a 4.05% CAGR. The Global Nuclear Waste Management Market encompasses the systematic collection, treatment, packaging, transportation, and long-term disposal of radioactive materials generated by nuclear power plants, medical facilities, and defense activities.

Key Market Drivers

The Expansion of Global Nuclear Power Generation Capacity acts as a primary catalyst for the market as nations aggressively prioritize energy security and low-carbon transitions. This resurgence in new reactor construction directly correlates with increased volumes of spent fuel and operational waste that require immediate and sophisticated management strategies. Such growth extends beyond traditional markets into emerging economies and necessitates the rapid development of disposal infrastructure and regulatory compliance mechanisms.

Key Market Challenges

The establishment of permanent deep geological repositories for high-level waste presents a significant barrier to the progress of the Global Nuclear Waste Management Market. This difficulty arises from stringent regulatory requirements and sustained public resistance regarding site selection, which collectively delay project approval and construction. Such delays extend the industry's reliance on interim storage facilities, thereby increasing long-term maintenance costs and preventing the implementation of a complete lifecycle solution for radioactive materials.

Key Market Trends

The Transition from Wet Storage to Modular Dry Cask Storage Systems represents a critical evolution in the management of spent nuclear fuel, driven by the saturation of on-site cooling pools and the continued unavailability of permanent deep geological repositories. Operators are increasingly adopting modular dry storage solutions which offer passive cooling capabilities and robust, scalable infrastructure that can be deployed incrementally at reactor sites. This shift significantly reduces the operational risks associated with active liquid cooling systems and provides a licensed, secure interim solution for long-term fuel retention while permanent disposal routes are finalized.

Key Market Players

• Veolia Environnement S.A.
• Bechtel Corporation
• Waste Control Specialists LLC
• Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.
• Jacobs Solutions Inc.
• EnergySolutions, LLC
• Studsvik AB
• SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
• Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation
• Augean PLC

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Nuclear Waste Management Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Waste Type:

• Low Level Waste
• Intermediate Level Waste
• High Level Waste

Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Reactor Type:

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

Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Disposal Method:

• Incineration
• Storage
• Deep Geological Disposal
• Others

Nuclear Waste Management Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Nuclear Waste Management Market.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Waste Type (Low Level Waste, Intermediate Level Waste, High Level Waste)
  • 5.2.2. By Reactor Type (Pressurized Water Reactor, Boiling Water Reactor, Gas Cooled Reactor, Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor)
  • 5.2.3. By Disposal Method (Incineration, Storage, Deep Geological Disposal, Others)
  • 5.2.4. By Region
  • 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Waste Type
  • 6.2.2. By Reactor Type
  • 6.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 6.2.4. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 6.3.1.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 6.3.2. Canada Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 6.3.2.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 6.3.3. Mexico Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 6.3.3.2.3. By Disposal Method

7. Europe Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Waste Type
  • 7.2.2. By Reactor Type
  • 7.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 7.2.4. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. Germany Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 7.3.1.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 7.3.2. France Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 7.3.2.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 7.3.3.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 7.3.4. Italy Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 7.3.4.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 7.3.5. Spain Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 7.3.5.2.3. By Disposal Method

8. Asia Pacific Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Waste Type
  • 8.2.2. By Reactor Type
  • 8.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 8.2.4. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 8.3.1.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 8.3.2. India Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 8.3.2.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 8.3.3. Japan Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 8.3.3.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 8.3.4. South Korea Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 8.3.4.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 8.3.5. Australia Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 8.3.5.2.3. By Disposal Method

9. Middle East & Africa Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Waste Type
  • 9.2.2. By Reactor Type
  • 9.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 9.2.4. By Country
• 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 9.3.1.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 9.3.2. UAE Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 9.3.2.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 9.3.3. South Africa Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 9.3.3.2.3. By Disposal Method

10. South America Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Waste Type
  • 10.2.2. By Reactor Type
  • 10.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 10.2.4. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 10.3.1.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 10.3.2. Colombia Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 10.3.2.2.3. By Disposal Method
  • 10.3.3. Argentina Nuclear Waste Management Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By Reactor Type
      • 10.3.3.2.3. By Disposal Method

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Nuclear Waste Management Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Veolia Environnement S.A.
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Products & Services
  • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
  • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. Bechtel Corporation
• 15.3. Waste Control Specialists LLC
• 15.4. Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.
• 15.5. Jacobs Solutions Inc.
• 15.6. EnergySolutions, LLC
• 15.7. Studsvik AB
• 15.8. SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.
• 15.9. Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation
• 15.10. Augean PLC

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer