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, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. 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.
List of Key Players in the Recycled Polyester Market
- 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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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.
Recycled Polyester Market Segmentation
Grand
View Research has segmented the global recycled polyester market based on
product, application, and region:
Recycled Polyester Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons;
Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Cotton
Spinning Material
- Filling
Material
- Non-woven
- Other
Product Types
Recycled Polyester Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons;
Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Apparel
- Home
Textiles
- Automotive
Interior Interior
- Construction
Material
- Healthcare
& Hygiene
- Other
Applications
Recycled Polyester Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons;
Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North
America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin
America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Middle East
& Africa
- Saudi
Arabia
- South
Africa
- UAE
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