Asia Pacific Textile Recycling Market Size & Outlook
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Asia Pacific textile recycling market highlights
- The Asia Pacific textile recycling market generated a revenue of USD 1,097.0 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, cotton was the largest revenue generating material in 2025.
- Polyester is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
Asia Pacific data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 1,097.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 1,603.9 million |
| Growth rate | 5.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Cotton |
| Fastest growing segment | Polyester |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Cotton, Polyester, Wool, Polyamide, Other |
| Key market players worldwide | Worn Again Technologies, Lenzing AG, Birla Cellulose, The Woolmark Company, EcoTex, Boer Group, Unifi Inc, Textile Recycling International Limited, Hyosung Corporation, Martex Fiber, re:newcell, BLS EduTech |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Asia Pacific region accounted for 22.1% of the textile recycling market in 2025.
- Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,603.9 million by 2033.
The textiles industry plays a vital role in the economic growth of the region. Additionally, rising globalization and industrialization and increasing consumer spending capacity on goods and services have led to the surged consumption of apparel, home furnishings, and other textiles in the region. The rise in the consumption of textiles in Asia Pacific is leading to increasing concerns about textile waste generation and its sustainable management in the region.
The demand for textile recycling activities is anticipated to increase in the Asia Pacific over the forecast period owing to rising concerns regarding the environmental impact of textile waste, increasing government initiatives for textile waste management, and ongoing development of innovative technologies for textile recycling. For instance, in May 2021, Hyosung Group, a South Korea-based manufacturer of fibers, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the municipal government of Ulsan City of the country for nylon recycling from fishing nets.
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Publish Date: Jun 23, 2025
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Textile Recycling Market Scope
Textile Recycling Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenzing AG | View profile | 7,798 | Werkstrasse 2, Lenzing, Austria, 4860 | www.lenzing.com |
| Unifi Inc | View profile | 2,800 | 7201 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC, United States, 27410 | www.unifi.com |
| Hyosung Corporation | View profile | 10001+ | Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia | www.hyosung.com |
| Worn Again Technologies | View profile | 11-50 | Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom, Europe | www.wornagain.co.uk/ |
| Birla Cellulose | View profile | 10001+ | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia | birlacellulose.com/ |
| The Woolmark Company | View profile | 101-250 | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania | www.woolmark.com/ |
| EcoTex | View profile | 51-100 | Constantí, Catalonia, Spain, Europe | www.ecotex.biz |
| Boer Group | View profile | 101-250 | Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Europe | www.boergroup.eu/?lang=en |
| Textile Recycling International Limited | View profile | 501-1000 | Bilston, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, Europe | textilerecyclinginternational.co.uk/ |
| Martex Fiber | View profile | 501-1000 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America | www.martexfiber.com/ |
Asia Pacific Textile Recycling Market Outlook
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Cotton was the largest segment with a revenue share of 71.38% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Asia Pacific textile recycling market based on cotton, polyester, wool, polyamide, other covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The textiles industry plays a vital role in the economic growth of the region. Additionally, rising globalization and industrialization and increasing consumer spending capacity on goods and services have led to the surged consumption of apparel, home furnishings, and other textiles in the region. The rise in the consumption of textiles in Asia Pacific is leading to increasing concerns about textile waste generation and its sustainable management in the region.
The demand for textile recycling activities is anticipated to increase in the Asia Pacific over the forecast period owing to rising concerns regarding the environmental impact of textile waste, increasing government initiatives for textile waste management, and ongoing development of innovative technologies for textile recycling. For instance, in May 2021, Hyosung Group, a South Korea-based manufacturer of fibers, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the municipal government of Ulsan City of the country for nylon recycling from fishing nets.
- Asia Pacific Textile Recycling Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Cotton
- Polyester
- Wool
- Polyamide
- Other
- Asia Pacific Textile Recycling Market Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Apparel Waste
- Home Furnishing Waste
- Automotive Waste
- Other
- Asia Pacific Textile Recycling Market Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Mechanical
- Chemical
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