Market Overview

According to fortune business insights, the global data center IT asset disposition market size was valued at USD 11.96 billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow from USD 13.18 billion in 2026 to USD 28.76 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.25% during the forecast period. North America dominated the market with a share of 41.35% in 2024.

The analysis shows that companies are increasingly focused on systematically retiring and decommissioning IT assets in a data-safe and ecologically responsible manner. This trend is driven by the need for secure data protection, compliance with privacy regulations, and a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability, indicating a strong global demand for ITAD services.

Major Players Profiled in the Market Report:

• Dell Inc. (Texas, U.S.)
• Apto Solutions Inc. (Georgia, U.S.)
• Iron Mountain, Inc. (Massachusetts, U.S.)
• CloudBlue (California, U.S.)
• Ingram Micro Inc. (California, U.S.)
• Sims Lifecycle Services (New Jersey, U.S.)
• Arrow Electronics (Colorado, U.S.)
• Atlantix Global Systems, LLC (Georgia, U.S.)
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (Texas, U.S.)
• DMD Systems Recovery (Arizona, U.S.)

Segments

Rising Server Refresh Cycles to Propel Server Segment Growth

Based on asset type, the market is divided into servers, networking devices, storage devices, and others. The servers segment holds the largest market share, owing to the continuous need for data centers to upgrade and retire server hardware to improve efficiency and capacity, especially with the rise of AI and high-density computing.

Strong ROI to Drive Resale/Remarketing Segment Expansion

By service, the market is categorized into resale/remarketing, recycling, data sanitization & destruction services, and others. The resale/remarketing segment is leading the market as it allows enterprises to recover a portion of their initial investment and encourages sustainability by extending the life of IT assets.

High Data Volumes and Modernization Needs to Bolster IT & Telecom Segment Growth