Germany Textile Recycling Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (Cotton, Polyester, Wool, and Polyamide), By Source (Apparel Waste and Home Furnishing Waste), By Process (Mechanical and Chemical), and Germany Textile Recycling Market Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

Germany Textile Recycling Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Germany Textile Recycling Market Size Was Estimated at USD 377.23 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.01% from 2025 to 2035
• The Germany Textile Recycling Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 581.23 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Germany Textile Recycling Market Size is Anticipated to Reach USD 581.23 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 4.01% from 2025 to 2035. The rising environmental concern about textile waste production and growing social awareness about textile recycling are expected to propel the market growth.

Market Overview

The textile recycling market involves the collection, processing, and reuse of discarded textiles to reduce waste and promote sustainability. Recycling textiles helps conserve resources, reduces landfill waste, and lowers environmental pollution by minimizing the need for new raw materials. It also creates economic opportunities through job creation in recycling and manufacturing sectors. Growing consumer awareness about environmental impact and the rise of circular economy practices drive market growth. Governments, including Germany, support this sector through initiatives such as funding for recycling technologies, strict waste management regulations, and public awareness campaigns. These policies encourage innovation, improve recycling infrastructure, and promote sustainable consumption, making the textile recycling market a key contributor to environmental protection and sustainable development.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for Germany textile recycling market based on various segments and regions forecasts revenue growth, and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Germany textile recycling market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment Germany textile recycling market.

Driving Factors

The increasing environmental concerns and the growing need to reduce landfill waste. Rising awareness about the harmful effects of textile waste and the benefits of sustainable practices encourages consumers and businesses to adopt recycling. Additionally, the fast fashion industry generates large volumes of discarded clothing, driving demand for recycling solutions. Government regulations and incentives promoting circular economy models further boost market growth.

Restraining Factors

The high cost and complexity of recycling processes, especially for mixed-fiber textiles. Limited infrastructure and inadequate collection systems hinder efficient recycling. Quality degradation during recycling reduces the usability of recycled fibers, affecting market acceptance. Additionally, lack of consumer awareness and inconsistent regulations across regions slow market growth.

Market Segmentation

The Germany textile recycling market share is classified into material, source, and process.

• The cotton segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany textile recycling market is segmented by material into cotton, polyester, wool, and polyamide. Among these, the cotton segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The widespread use of cotton in the textile industry and its high recyclability. Cotton’s natural fibers are easier to process and reuse compared to synthetic materials, driving demand for recycled cotton. Growing environmental awareness and government initiatives promoting sustainable fashion encourage cotton recycling. Additionally, increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly products supports.

• The apparel waste segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany textile recycling market is segmented by source into apparel waste and home furnishing waste. Among these, the apparel waste segment dominated a share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The high volume of discarded clothing generated annually. Fast fashion trends and increased consumer awareness about sustainability drive more apparel recycling. Additionally, advanced collection and sorting infrastructure exists for clothing, making recycling more efficient. Apparel waste also offers higher value due to reusable fibers and materials.

• The mechanical segment dominated a share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Germany textile recycling market is segmented by process into mechanical and chemical. Among these, the mechanical segments dominated a share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Its cost-effectiveness and established technology. It efficiently recycles a wide range of textiles without complex chemical treatments, making it more environmentally friendly and scalable. Mechanical recycling also requires less energy and fewer chemicals, aligning with Germany’s strong sustainability goals. Its ability to handle large volumes of fabric waste and produce usable fibers supports steady demand and significant CAGR growth during the forecast period.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Germany textile recycling market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the companies' current news and developments, including product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• AD-ACCESS Zündholz Riesa GmbH
•  Bartenbach Werbemittel GmbH & Co. KG
•  Berger Bürotechnik GmbH
•  KIKKM International,
• TOKAI Europe GmbH
•  BIC Deutschland GmbH
•  Buckle Company
• Germanus
• BOOMEX GmbH
•  Heaven & Hell Werbeartikel GmbH
•  Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Germany, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Germany textile recycling market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Germany Textile Recycling Market, By Material

• Cotton
• Polyester
• Wool
• Polyamide

Germany Textile Recycling Market, By Source

• Apparel Waste
• Home Furnishing Waste

Germany Textile Recycling Market, By Process

• Mechanical
• Chemical