Recycled Glass Market Report 2026

The recycled glass market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.44 billion in 2025 to $3.6 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising glass waste generation, early recycling awareness initiatives, growing landfill reduction focus, expansion of bottle and container industries, increasing environmental conservation movements.

The recycled glass market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.28 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to tightening sustainability regulations, rising adoption of recycled materials in manufacturing, growing demand for eco friendly construction materials, expansion of closed loop recycling programs, increasing focus on resource conservation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing automation in glass recycling facilities, growing use of digital platforms for waste collection tracking, rising integration of smart sorting technologies, expansion of advanced manufacturing in recycled glass production, strengthening focus on data-driven circular economy solutions.

Increased demand for sustainable packaging is expected to propel the growth of the recycled glass market going forward. Sustainable packaging refers to eco-friendly materials used to wrap, store, transport, or display products while minimizing environmental impact. The demand for sustainable packaging is rising due to growing environmental concerns, stricter regulations, changing consumer preferences, cost efficiencies, and the global shift toward a circular economy. Recycled glass supports sustainable packaging by reducing the need for virgin glass production, saving energy, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, conserving natural resources, and minimizing waste sent to landfills. For instance, in August 2024, according to the Flexible Packaging Association, a US-based trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of flexible packaging, the total US flexible packaging industry reached $42.9 billion in annual sales in 2023, up 3.4% from $41.5 billion in 2022. Therefore, increased demand for sustainable packaging is driving the growth of the recycled glass market.

Leading companies in the recycled glass market are at the forefront of developing innovative products, exemplified by offerings such as refillable glass bottle reuse systems, aimed at promoting sustainability in the beverage industry. The refillable glass bottle reuse system involves the production of refillable bottles made from glass or PET plastic, capable of being reused multiple times before retirement and recycling. For example, in August 2023, Revino Inc., a US-based wine brokering company, introduced a refillable glass bottle reuse system tailored to the wine industry. Revino seeks to address sustainability concerns within the sector, particularly regarding carbon emissions associated with glass bottle production. This innovative system meets the pressing need for sustainability in the wine industry, offering reusable glass bottles that maintain quality and integrity through multiple refills. By establishing a closed-loop system that keeps bottles in circulation, Revino supports the wine industry's transition to a more circular and sustainable model, contributing to lower emissions.

In December 2023, BA Glass, a Portugal-based glass container manufacturing company, successfully acquired Recresco Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is geared towards expanding BA Glass's recycling capacity and reinforcing its commitment to reducing its CO2 footprint while actively contributing to the development of a circular economy. Recresco Ltd. is a UK-based glass recycling company.

Major companies operating in the recycled glass market report are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Ardagh Group S.A., Verallia Packaging SAS, Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., Vetropack Holding Ltd., Kimble Chase Life Science and Research Products LLC, Consol Glass (Pty) Ltd., Stölzle Glass Group, Strategic Materials Inc., Vidroporto S.A., BMT Co. Ltd., Richfield Industries, Recresco Ltd., Balcones Resources, ACE Glass Recycling, Gallo Glass Company, Pace Glass Inc., Coloured Aggregates Inc., G.R.L. Glasrecycling NV, 2M Ressources Inc., Dlubak Glass Company, Harsco Minerals International, O-I Glass Inc., Berryman Glass Recycling, Trivitro Corporation GRL, Momentum Recycling LLC, Glass Recycled Surfaces, Ripple Glass, Gerresheimer AG, Triveni Glass Ltd.

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

The recycled glass market consists of sales of glass packaging, fiberglass, glass halt, and glass fiber reinforced concrete. 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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