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Recycled Polyester Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Cotton Spinning Material, Filling Material, Non-woven), By Application (Apparel, Home Textiles), By Region And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030

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  • 120 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 6111292

Recycled Polyester Market Growth & Trends

The global recycled polyester market size is anticipated to reach USD 26.18 billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.25% from 2025 to 2030. The market has become an integral component of the global circular economy, offering a sustainable alternative to virgin polyester derived from petroleum. Manufactured primarily from post-consumer PET bottles, polyester textiles, and industrial PET waste, rPET delivers comparable physical properties to its virgin counterpart, including tensile strength, dye affinity, and moisture resistance, while drastically reducing environmental footprint.

One of the primary growth drivers for the rPET market is the convergence of consumer demand, regulatory intervention, and corporate climate initiatives. Major economies in North America, Europe, and Asia have introduced minimum recycled content mandates for packaging and textile products, pushing brands to shift procurement strategies toward recycled inputs.

In addition, global fashion and FMCG giants are pledging aggressive sustainability targets, such as incorporating 50-100% recycled polyester in product lines by 2030. These pressures have transformed rPET from a compliance-driven material to a strategic supply chain asset, prompting rapid scaling of recycling infrastructure and technology.

Technological advancements are also accelerating market growth by addressing historical quality and contamination challenges in recycled feedstocks. Innovations in bottle-to-fibre and fibre-to-fibre recycling processes, including mechanical and emerging chemical recycling technologies, are enabling the production of rPET with high molecular weight, color clarity, and purity. These breakthroughs are essential for expanding rPET’s application into higher-end textile blends, rigid packaging formats, and automotive components, where performance consistency is critical.

The geographic dynamics of the rPET market reflect both production and consumption hubs. Asia Pacific, led by China, dominates global output due to its large-scale PET recycling capacity and deep-rooted textile manufacturing industry. Europe and North America are key consumption regions, driven by environmental regulations and high consumer demand for eco-conscious products. Meanwhile, emerging markets in Latin America and the Middle East are gradually building infrastructure and regulatory frameworks to capitalize on the circular economy transition.

Competitive activity in the rPET market is intensifying, with major players engaging in capacity expansions, mergers, and vertical integration. Companies such as Indorama Ventures, Unifi, and Far Eastern New Century are expanding global footprints to secure feedstock and meet rising demand.

Recycled Polyester Market Report Highlights

  • Based on product, cotton spinning material held the largest revenue share of 42.53% market size in 2024.
  • Based on application, apparel accounted for the largest market share of 51.34% market size in 2024.
  • The Asia Pacific region dominated the global market. Regional government support and corporate ESG goals are pushing the adoption of rPET, particularly in textiles used for export. Asia Pacific is also home to many key players investing in advanced recycling technologies to meet both domestic and international demand.
  • China was the leading market in the Asia Pacific region and captured around 44% of the revenue market share in 2024 in this region.

Why should you buy this report?

  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the global market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players worldwide.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the global market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

This report addresses:

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listing for you to stay ahead of the curve
  • COVID-19's impact and how to sustain in these fast-evolving markets

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Recycled Polyester Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
3.3.2. Raw Material Trends
3.3.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
3.4. Technology Overview
3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2018 to 2030
3.5. Sustainability Trends
3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2018 to 2030 (USD/kg)
3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
3.7. Regulatory Framework
3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.8. Market Dynamics
3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.8.3. Industry Challenges
3.9. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.9.1. Supplier Power
3.9.2. Buyer Power
3.9.3. Substitution Threat
3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.10. PESTEL Analysis
3.10.1. Political Landscape
3.10.2. Economic Landscape
3.10.3. Social Landscape
3.10.4. Technological Landscape
3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
3.10.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Recycled Polyester Market: Product Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Recycled Polyester Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
4.1.1. Cotton Spinning Material
4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.1.2. Filling Material
4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.1.3. Non-woven
4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
4.1.4. Other Products
4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. Recycled Polyester Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Recycled Polyester Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
5.1.1. Apparel
5.1.2. Home Textiles
5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.1.3. Automotive Interior
5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.1.4. Home Textiles Material
5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.1.5. Healthcare & Hygiene
5.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
5.1.6. Other Applications
5.1.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Recycled Polyester Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
6.1. Regional Snapshot
6.2. Recycled Polyester Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
6.3. North America
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.4. U.S.
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.5. Canada
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.6. Mexico
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.4. UK
6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.5. Germany
6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.6. France
6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.7. Italy
6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.8. Spain
6.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5. Asia Pacific
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.4. China
6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.5. India
6.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.6. Japan
6.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.7. South Korea
6.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.8. Australia
6.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.4. Brazil
6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.5. Argentina
6.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
6.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.5. South Africa
6.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
6.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
7.2. Vendor Landscape
7.2.1. Company categorization
7.2.2. List of Key Distributors and channel Partners
7.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
7.3. Competitive Dynamics
7.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
7.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
7.3.3. Strategy Mapping
7.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
7.4.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.2. Financial performance
7.4.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.3.1. Indorama Ventures
7.4.3.2. Far Eastern New Century
7.4.3.3. Unifi Inc.
7.4.3.4. Reliance Industries Limited
7.4.3.5. Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fibre
7.4.3.6. Alpek Polyester
7.4.3.7. Zhejiang Jiaren New Materials Co., Ltd.
7.4.3.8. Polyfibre Industries Pvt. Ltd.
7.4.3.9. Bottloop
7.4.3.10. Margasa Group
List of Tables
Table 1. List of Abbreviations
Table 2. Cotton Spinning Material market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 3. Filling Material market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 4. Non-woven market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 5. Other Products market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 6. Apparel market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 7. Home Textiles market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 8. Automotive Interior Interior market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 9. Home Textiles Material market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 10. Healthcare & Hygiene market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 11. Other Applications market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 12. North America recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 13. North America recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 14. U.S. recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 15. U.S. recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 16. Canada recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 17. Canada recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 18. Mexico recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 19. Mexico recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 20. Europe recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 21. Europe recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 22. Germany recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 23. Germany recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 24. UK recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 25. UK recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 26. France recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 27. France recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 28. Italy recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 29. Italy recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 30. Spain recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 31. Spain recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 32. Asia Pacific recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 33. Asia Pacific recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 34. China recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 35. China recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 36. India recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 37. India recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 38. Japan recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 39. Japan recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 40. South Korea recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 41. South Korea recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 42. Australia recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 43. Australia recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 44. Latin America recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 45. Latin America recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 46. Brazil recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 47. Brazil recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 48. Argentina recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 49. Argentina recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 50. Middle East & Africa recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 51. Middle East & Africa recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 52. Saudi Arabia recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 53. Saudi Arabia recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 54. South Africa recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 55. South Africa recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 56. UAE recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 57. UAE recycled Polyester market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
List of Figures
Fig. 1 Market segmentation
Fig. 2 Information procurement
Fig. 3 Data Analysis Models
Fig. 4 Market Formulation and Validation
Fig. 5 Market snapshot
Fig. 6 Segmental outlook - Dielectric Material, and Applications
Fig. 7 Competitive outlook
Fig. 8 Value chain analysis
Fig. 9 Market dynamics
Fig. 10 Porter’s Analysis
Fig. 11 PESTEL Analysis
Fig. 12 Recycled Polyester Market, by Product: Key takeaways
Fig. 13 Recycled Polyester Market, by Product: Market share, 2024 & 2030
Fig. 14 Recycled Polyester Market, by Application: Key Takeaways
Fig. 15 Recycled Polyester Market, by Application: Market share, 2024 & 2030
Fig. 16 Recycled Polyester Market, by Region: Key takeaways
Fig. 17 Recycled Polyester Market, by Region: Market share, 2024 & 2030

Companies Mentioned

  • Indorama Ventures
  • Far Eastern New Century
  • Unifi Inc.
  • Reliance Industries Limited
  • Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fibre
  • Alpek Polyester
  • Zhejiang Jiaren New Materials Co., Ltd.
  • Polyfibre Industries Pvt. Ltd.
  • Bottloop
  • Margasa Group

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