Recycled Foam Glass Aggregate Market Report 2025

The recycled foam glass aggregate market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $0.76 billion in 2024 to $0.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to a growing focus on recycling and the circular economy, increased use of foam glass in cold regions, expansion of precast and modular construction methods, rising demand for sustainable infrastructure, and accelerating urbanization.

The recycled foam glass aggregate market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by the expansion of green building codes and stricter regulations, rising demand for lightweight, durable materials in infrastructure projects, increasing government investments in sustainable urban development, and growth in residential and commercial construction. Key trends expected in the forecast period include advanced foaming technologies, integration of nanomaterials, development of hybrid composite materials, enhanced durability for harsh environments, and greater integration with circular economy platforms.

The growth of the construction industry is expected to drive the expansion of the recycled foam glass aggregate market. The construction industry includes the planning, design, development, and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and various physical structures, playing a crucial role in economic development and urbanization. The industry's growth is primarily fueled by rapid urbanization and population growth, which increase the demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects globally. Recycled foam glass aggregate serves as a lightweight, insulating, and eco-friendly material in applications such as roadbeds, foundations, green roofs, and drainage systems. For example, according to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, new construction activities increased by $19.96 million (£18,161 million) in 2022, with private sector projects rising by 16.8% and public sector projects increasing by 13.1%. As a result, the growing construction industry is contributing to the rise of the recycled foam glass aggregate market.

Leading companies in the recycled foam glass aggregate market are strategically investing in advanced manufacturing facilities to boost production capacity, improve material performance, and meet the increasing demand for sustainable construction solutions. These state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest technology and innovations to ensure high efficiency, precision, and quality. For instance, in January 2025, Thomas Armstrong Group, a UK-based manufacturer and construction company, opened Britain’s first foamed glass aggregate manufacturing facility in Great Heck, North Yorkshire. This modern facility converts recycled container glass into lightweight, durable, and highly insulating aggregates, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials. The facility uses advanced recycling technology, supporting circular economy principles by reducing landfill waste and lowering the construction sector’s carbon footprint, marking a significant step forward in sustainable building practices across the UK.

In May 2023, Schlüsselbauer Technology GmbH & Co. KG, an Austria-based company specializing in precast concrete pipes and manhole components, merged its German foam glass divisions with Reiling Group for an undisclosed amount. The merger led to the formation of Veriso GmbH & Co. KG, a joint company aimed at combining resources and production capabilities to become one of Europe’s largest foam glass gravel producers, enhancing efficiency, market reach, and sustainability in the recycled construction materials sector. Reiling GmbH & Co. KG, a German family-owned recycling company, specializes in collecting, processing, and recovering glass, plastics, wood, and photovoltaic modules, in addition to producing foam glass gravel.

Major players in the recycled foam glass aggregate market are Thomas Armstrong Ltd group, Misapor AG, AeroAggregates of North America LLC, Columbia Green Technologies LLC, Dennert Poraver GmbH, Foamit Group Ltd., Gravel Inc., SGGC GmbH, Womersley’s Ltd, Geocell SIA, Glavel Inc., United Concrete & Gravel Ltd., Nanjing EFG Co.Ltd, UAB Stikloporas, Green Gravels OU, Veriso GmbH, BoroCell Ltd., BELGLAS BV, Liaver GmbH & Co. KG, Mike Wye Limited, Eden Hot Lime Mortar Ltd., Insulation Merchant Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the recycled foam glass aggregate market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in recycled foam glass aggregate report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the recycled foam glass aggregate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s recommendations and conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

Recycled foam glass aggregate (RFGA) is a lightweight, porous material created by heating crushed recycled glass with a foaming agent. This process forms a rigid, cellular structure that is durable and non-toxic. RFGA is mainly used as a sustainable, high-performance alternative to traditional aggregate materials.

The primary product types of recycled foam glass aggregate are open-cell foam glass aggregate and closed-cell foam glass aggregate. Open-cell foam glass aggregate is a lightweight, porous material made from recycled glass with interconnected pores, which enhance drainage and vapor permeability in construction and landscaping applications. It is available in various forms, including granular, powdered, pellets, blocks, and custom shapes. Distribution channels include direct sales, online retail, wholesale distributors, contractors, and home improvement stores. Its applications span limecrete floors, sub-bases for modern floor slabs, green roofs and landscaping, slope stabilization, lightweight backfill, and sports arenas. The key end-user industries include residential, commercial, infrastructure, industrial, and green building sectors.

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The recycled foam glass aggregate market consists of sales of foam glass gravel, foam glass panels, thermal insulation fill, lightweight structural fill, and drainage and green roof media. 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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