Macroeconomic and statistical data from various organizations estimate that total radioactive waste produced in 2015 reached around 42.4 million cubic meters. Quantities are expected to continue their positive growth rate at a projected five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%, reaching 50 million cubic meters by the end of year 2020.

The global market for radioactive waste management technologies and services was worth an estimated $18.8 billion in 2015. This figure is expected to continue rising up to nearly $21.3 billion by the end of 2020 at a projected CAGR of 2.5%.