The container glass recycling market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.44 billion in 2024 to $3.69 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growing demand for sustainable packaging, increasing environmental awareness, rising government regulations on waste management, greater use of recycled materials in manufacturing, and increasing glass consumption in the food and beverage industry.
The container glass recycling market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of circular economy practices, growing investments in recycling infrastructure, increasing emphasis on reducing carbon footprints, rising urbanization and waste generation, and growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in automated glass sorting technology, integration of artificial intelligence in recycling operations, technology-driven improvements in glass cleaning processes, developments in closed-loop recycling systems, and advancements in sensor-based material identification.
The increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions is expected to drive the growth of the container glass recycling market in the coming years. Sustainable packaging solutions refer to packaging methods and materials designed to minimize environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. This growing demand is being driven by heightened consumer awareness and a preference for eco-friendly alternatives that help reduce environmental harm. Container glass recycling supports sustainable packaging by enabling closed-loop reuse systems, minimizing the need for raw materials, and decreasing waste. Additionally, it helps lower energy consumption and promotes circular economy practices. For example, in January 2023, Protega Global Limited, a UK-based sustainable packaging solutions company, reported that 81 percent of consumers were demanding sustainable packaging, a notable 13 percent increase from the previous year. Therefore, rising demand for sustainable packaging is expected to boost the container glass recycling market.
Major companies in the container glass recycling market are advancing sustainability through innovations such as bottle return and reuse systems. These systems are designed to encourage the collection, cleaning, and reuse of glass containers to minimize single-use packaging waste. For instance, in April 2023, Bold Reuse, a US-based reusable packaging company, launched a closed-loop pilot program for glass retail packaging. This system integrates consumer drop-off locations, automated sanitization technologies, and streamlined logistics to create an efficient and scalable model for glass container reuse. By reducing waste and cutting carbon emissions, the initiative supports sustainable packaging and circular economy goals.
In December 2023, BA Glass B.V., a glass manufacturing company based in Portugal, acquired Recresco Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition enhances BA Glass’s recycling capabilities, reinforces its commitment to sustainability, and broadens its operational presence across Europe. Recresco Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in container glass recycling.
Major players in the container glass recycling market are Knauf Insulation Kft, Vetropack Holding AG, Nampak Limited, Gallo Glass Company, First Mile, Reiling Glas Recycling GmbH & Co. KG, Pro Waste Services Inc., GMM Pfaudler Limited, Momentum Recycling LLC, Cornwall Cullet, Eco Recycling Limited, Glass Half Full, KLAW Industries, TerraCycle US Inc., URM Consulting Services Limited, Glass Recycling UK Ltd., Krysteline Technologies Limited, PICVISA, Recorra Ltd., WasteManaged Limited.
North America was the largest region in the container glass recycling market in 2024. The regions covered in container glass recycling report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the container glass recycling market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Container glass recycling is the process of collecting, sorting, and processing used glass containers such as bottles and jars for reuse in the production of new glass products. The primary goal of this recycling is to reduce waste, conserve natural resources like sand and limestone, and decrease energy consumption in glass manufacturing. Recycled container glass can be reused endlessly without any degradation in quality or purity.
The main product types involved in container glass recycling include glass crushers, glass sorting equipment, glass pulverizers, glass separation systems, and glass packaging recycling. Glass crushers are machines specifically designed to break glass into smaller fragments for easier recycling or disposal. This process is used across various sectors, including waste management, recycling facilities, environmental protection, the beverage industry, and construction. Key end-users include the commercial and industrial sectors, residential users, and public institutions.
The container glass recycling market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides container glass recycling market statistics, including the container glass recycling industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with the container glass recycling market share, detailed container glass recycling market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the container glass recycling industry. These container glass recycling market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The container glass recycling market consists of the sales of curbside collection recycling, drop-off center recycling, dual-stream recycling, and deposit-return systems. 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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The container glass recycling market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the rising adoption of circular economy practices, growing investments in recycling infrastructure, increasing emphasis on reducing carbon footprints, rising urbanization and waste generation, and growing consumer preference for eco-friendly products. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in automated glass sorting technology, integration of artificial intelligence in recycling operations, technology-driven improvements in glass cleaning processes, developments in closed-loop recycling systems, and advancements in sensor-based material identification.
The increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions is expected to drive the growth of the container glass recycling market in the coming years. Sustainable packaging solutions refer to packaging methods and materials designed to minimize environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. This growing demand is being driven by heightened consumer awareness and a preference for eco-friendly alternatives that help reduce environmental harm. Container glass recycling supports sustainable packaging by enabling closed-loop reuse systems, minimizing the need for raw materials, and decreasing waste. Additionally, it helps lower energy consumption and promotes circular economy practices. For example, in January 2023, Protega Global Limited, a UK-based sustainable packaging solutions company, reported that 81 percent of consumers were demanding sustainable packaging, a notable 13 percent increase from the previous year. Therefore, rising demand for sustainable packaging is expected to boost the container glass recycling market.
Major companies in the container glass recycling market are advancing sustainability through innovations such as bottle return and reuse systems. These systems are designed to encourage the collection, cleaning, and reuse of glass containers to minimize single-use packaging waste. For instance, in April 2023, Bold Reuse, a US-based reusable packaging company, launched a closed-loop pilot program for glass retail packaging. This system integrates consumer drop-off locations, automated sanitization technologies, and streamlined logistics to create an efficient and scalable model for glass container reuse. By reducing waste and cutting carbon emissions, the initiative supports sustainable packaging and circular economy goals.
In December 2023, BA Glass B.V., a glass manufacturing company based in Portugal, acquired Recresco Ltd. for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition enhances BA Glass’s recycling capabilities, reinforces its commitment to sustainability, and broadens its operational presence across Europe. Recresco Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in container glass recycling.
Major players in the container glass recycling market are Knauf Insulation Kft, Vetropack Holding AG, Nampak Limited, Gallo Glass Company, First Mile, Reiling Glas Recycling GmbH & Co. KG, Pro Waste Services Inc., GMM Pfaudler Limited, Momentum Recycling LLC, Cornwall Cullet, Eco Recycling Limited, Glass Half Full, KLAW Industries, TerraCycle US Inc., URM Consulting Services Limited, Glass Recycling UK Ltd., Krysteline Technologies Limited, PICVISA, Recorra Ltd., WasteManaged Limited.
North America was the largest region in the container glass recycling market in 2024. The regions covered in container glass recycling report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the container glass recycling market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Container glass recycling is the process of collecting, sorting, and processing used glass containers such as bottles and jars for reuse in the production of new glass products. The primary goal of this recycling is to reduce waste, conserve natural resources like sand and limestone, and decrease energy consumption in glass manufacturing. Recycled container glass can be reused endlessly without any degradation in quality or purity.
The main product types involved in container glass recycling include glass crushers, glass sorting equipment, glass pulverizers, glass separation systems, and glass packaging recycling. Glass crushers are machines specifically designed to break glass into smaller fragments for easier recycling or disposal. This process is used across various sectors, including waste management, recycling facilities, environmental protection, the beverage industry, and construction. Key end-users include the commercial and industrial sectors, residential users, and public institutions.
The container glass recycling market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides container glass recycling market statistics, including the container glass recycling industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with the container glass recycling market share, detailed container glass recycling market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the container glass recycling industry. These container glass recycling market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
The container glass recycling market consists of the sales of curbside collection recycling, drop-off center recycling, dual-stream recycling, and deposit-return systems. 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Container Glass Recycling Market Characteristics3. Container Glass Recycling Market Trends And Strategies4. Container Glass Recycling Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market32. Global Container Glass Recycling Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Container Glass Recycling Market34. Recent Developments In The Container Glass Recycling Market
5. Global Container Glass Recycling Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Container Glass Recycling Market Segmentation
7. Container Glass Recycling Market Regional And Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Container Glass Recycling Market
9. China Container Glass Recycling Market
10. India Container Glass Recycling Market
11. Japan Container Glass Recycling Market
12. Australia Container Glass Recycling Market
13. Indonesia Container Glass Recycling Market
14. South Korea Container Glass Recycling Market
15. Western Europe Container Glass Recycling Market
16. UK Container Glass Recycling Market
17. Germany Container Glass Recycling Market
18. France Container Glass Recycling Market
19. Italy Container Glass Recycling Market
20. Spain Container Glass Recycling Market
21. Eastern Europe Container Glass Recycling Market
22. Russia Container Glass Recycling Market
23. North America Container Glass Recycling Market
24. USA Container Glass Recycling Market
25. Canada Container Glass Recycling Market
26. South America Container Glass Recycling Market
27. Brazil Container Glass Recycling Market
28. Middle East Container Glass Recycling Market
29. Africa Container Glass Recycling Market
30. Container Glass Recycling Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
31. Container Glass Recycling Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
35. Container Glass Recycling Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Container Glass Recycling Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on container glass recycling market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for container glass recycling ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The container glass recycling market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Product: Glass Crushers; Glass Sorting Equipment; Glass Pulverizers; Glass Separation Systems; Glass Packaging Recycling2) By Application: Waste Management; Recycling Facilities; Environmental Protection; Beverage Industry; Construction
3) By End-User: Commercial And Industrial; Residential; Public Sector
Subsegments:
1) By Glass Crushers: Jaw Crushers; Hammer Mills; Roll Crushers; Impact Crushers2) By Glass Sorting Equipment: Optical Sorting Systems; Color Sorting Machines; Manual Sorting Stations; Automated Conveyor Sorting
3) By Glass Pulverizers: Rotary Pulverizers; High-Speed Pulverizers; Vertical Shaft Pulverizers; Dual-Stage Pulverizers
4) By Glass Separation Systems: Air Classifiers; Magnetic Separators; Density Separators; Vibratory Screens
5) By Glass Packaging Recycling: Bottle-To-Bottle Recycling; Jar Recycling; Container Debris Processing; Label And Cap Removal Systems
Key Companies Profiled: Knauf Insulation Kft; Vetropack Holding AG; Nampak Limited; Gallo Glass Company; First Mile
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
- Knauf Insulation Kft
- Vetropack Holding AG
- Nampak Limited
- Gallo Glass Company
- First Mile
- Reiling Glas Recycling GmbH & Co. KG
- Pro Waste Services Inc.
- GMM Pfaudler Limited
- Momentum Recycling LLC
- KLAW Industries
- Eco Recycling Limited
- URM Consulting Services Limited
- Glass Half Full
- TerraCycle US Inc.
- Cornwall Cullet
- Krysteline Technologies Limited
- Glass Recycling UK Ltd.
- RECORRA LTD.
- WasteManaged Limited
- PICVISA