EU energy rules, CSRD reporting and device-as-a-service are driving PC refreshes and audited ITAD, boosting remarketing, secure data erasure, reverse logistics and mobile recovery.
Dublin, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Europe IT Asset Disposition – Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Europe IT Asset Disposition Market to Reach USD 14.89 Billion by 2031 as Sustainability and Compliance Demands Accelerate
The Europe IT asset disposition market was valued at USD 7.21 billion in 2025 and is projected to increase from USD 8.14 billion in 2026 to USD 14.89 billion by 2031. The market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of 12.86% during the 2026-2031 forecast period, supported by accelerated technology refresh cycles, sustainability mandates, data security requirements and growing demand for refurbished electronic equipment.
EU Energy-Efficiency Requirements Accelerate Device Refresh Cycles
Upcoming European Union energy-efficiency requirements are encouraging enterprises to replace legacy computers and other underperforming devices. Procurement teams are bringing forward technology refresh budgets to reduce the risk of retaining non-compliant inventory, creating a significant increase in equipment entering secure IT asset disposition channels.
IT asset disposition providers that secure devices early in the replacement cycle may benefit from stronger residual values before secondary markets become saturated. This trend also aligns with the broader Ecodesign for Sustainable Products framework and the planned introduction of Digital Product Passports. Certified recyclers, refurbishers and value-recovery specialists are consequently expanding processing capacity and pursuing long-term supply agreements with large enterprises.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Increases Demand for Audited ITAD Services
Corporate sustainability reporting requirements have made verifiable end-of-life device management an increasingly important board-level priority. European organizations are placing greater emphasis on transparent chain-of-custody processes, carbon-impact reporting, secure data destruction and documented recycling outcomes when selecting IT asset disposition partners.
As a result, purchasing decisions are moving beyond service fees alone. Providers offering integrated data sanitization, recycling, remarketing and environmental reporting are gaining an advantage in enterprise procurement. Audit-ready documentation and compliance with recognized standards, including ISO 27001 and NIST SP 800-88, are becoming important differentiators, particularly in highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications and government.
