Fiberglass Recycling Market Report 2026

The fiberglass recycling market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.24 billion in 2025 to $2.41 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing fiberglass waste generation from construction and wind energy, early adoption of shredding and grinding techniques, expansion of composite manufacturing industries, limited landfill disposal options, growing environmental awareness.

The fiberglass recycling market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in advanced recycling technologies, rising regulatory pressure on composite waste reduction, expansion of wind energy decommissioning activities, growing demand for recycled composite materials, increasing collaboration between manufacturers and recyclers. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of mechanical fiberglass recycling methods, rising development of chemical recycling technologies, growing use of recycled fiberglass in construction materials, expansion of thermal recycling with energy recovery, enhanced focus on composite waste management.

The increasing demand for environmental sustainability is expected to propel the growth of the fiberglass recycling market going forward. Environmental sustainability refers to the responsible interaction with the environment to preserve natural resources for present and future generations. The growing emphasis on sustainability is largely driven by stricter government regulations and policies that mandate recycling standards and promote eco-friendly industrial practices. Fiberglass recycling supports environmental sustainability by reducing landfill waste, conserving raw materials, and promoting a circular economy. By minimizing pollution and lowering dependence on virgin materials, fiberglass recycling helps reduce environmental impact and supports long-term ecological balance. For instance, in October 2024, according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a US-based government agency, greenhouse gas emissions reached 322 million metric tons in 2023, representing a 1.4% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, the increasing demand for environmental sustainability is driving the growth of the fiberglass recycling market.

Leading companies in the fiberglass recycling market are investing in high-performance recycling technologies, such as closed-loop recycling, to improve material reuse while maintaining quality, enhancing sustainability, and minimizing environmental impact across various industries. Closed-loop recycling refers to the process of recycling materials so they can be reused in the same products or applications without degrading their original quality or performance. For instance, in October 2023, Toray Industries Inc., a Japan-based textile company, introduced a new recycling technology that allows the reuse of glass fiber-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide (PPS-GFRP) while preserving mechanical strength comparable to virgin materials. This innovation enables molded products to contain over 50% recycled content and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by at least 40%, supporting more sustainable and circular use of engineering plastics.

In June 2024, Sibelco, a Belgium-based material solutions firm, acquired Strategic Materials Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Sibelco aims to expand its leadership in glass recycling beyond Europe by integrating Strategic Materials’ North American network, strengthening its circular economy business, and building a robust mineral platform to better serve customers across various manufacturing sectors. Strategic Materials Inc. is a US-based recycling company specializing in recycled glass cullet used for fiberglass insulation production.

Major companies operating in the fiberglass recycling market report are Recycled Fiber Solutions, CarbonLITE Industries, IFS Recycling, Veolia Environnement SA, Enviro Systems, Global Fiberglass Solutions, Neocomp GmbH, Rivierasca, Befesa, Ucomposites Ltd., Mixt Composites Recyclables GmbH, Reprocover, Nittobo, Eco Wolf Inc., Gen 2 Carbon Ltd., ReFiber ApS, Neowa GmbH, Smartech Environmental Group, Biffa, Recipro.

North America was the largest region in the fiberglass recycling market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fiberglass recycling market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fiberglass recycling market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fiberglass recycling market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as collection and transportation of fiberglass waste, processing and reprocessing of fiberglass materials, sorting and separation of recyclable components, and consulting or advisory services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The fiberglass recycling market also includes sales of reprocessed glass fibers, fiberglass mats, composite panels, and pellets. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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