UAE Textile Recycling Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The textile recycling market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 231.5 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is expected of the UAE textile recycling market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$153.8
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$231.5
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
4.8%
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UAE textile recycling market highlights

  • The UAE textile recycling market generated a revenue of USD 153.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 231.5 million by 2033.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, cotton was the largest revenue generating material in 2024.
  • Polyester is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Textile recycling market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 153.8 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 231.5 million
Growth rate4.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentCotton
Fastest growing segmentPolyester
Historical data2021 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCotton, Polyester, Wool, Polyamide, Other
Key market players worldwideWorn 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, UAE accounted for 3.2% of the global textile recycling market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia textile recycling market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 231.5 million by 2033.

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Textile Recycling Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
BLS EduTech View profile 51-100 New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia https://blsedutech.com
re:newcell View profile 101-250 Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe https://renewcell.com/
Martex Fiber View profile 501-1000 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America http://www.martexfiber.com/
Textile Recycling International Limited View profile 501-1000 Bilston, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, Europe https://textilerecyclinginternational.co.uk/
Boer Group View profile 101-250 Dordrecht, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Europe https://www.boergroup.eu/?lang=en
EcoTex View profile 51-100 Constantí, Catalonia, Spain, Europe https://www.ecotex.biz
The Woolmark Company View profile 101-250 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania https://www.woolmark.com/
Birla Cellulose View profile 10001+ Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia http://birlacellulose.com/
Worn Again Technologies View profile 11-50 Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.wornagain.co.uk/
Hyosung Corporation View profile 10001+ Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Asia http://www.hyosung.com
Unifi Inc View profile 2800 7201 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC, United States, 27410 https://www.unifi.com
Lenzing AG View profile 7798 Werkstrasse 2, Lenzing, Austria, 4860 https://www.lenzing.com

UAE textile recycling market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to textile recycling market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Cotton was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.61% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE textile recycling market based on cotton, polyester, wool, polyamide, other covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Developing a skilled workforce, improving infrastructure, implementing disciplined fiscal policies, and promoting a globally integrated business environment are some of the priorities in this plan. The textiles industry is one of the vital industries in the country. It is the second-largest industry after the oil and gas industry in the UAE.

The consumption of textiles in the country is increasing rapidly owing to the introduction of global brands and the rise in the living standards of the masses, along with ongoing retailing infrastructure developments. Textile waste production is also on the rise in the UAE. Textile recycling solutions for waste management are developing rapidly in the country owing to a surge in government and private investments and new initiatives undertaken in this regard.

Moreover, joint ventures among different recycling companies and increasing social awareness are expected to drive the demand for textile recycling in the UAE over the forecast period. The government of the country has pledged to attain net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and aims to improve its overall waste recycling facilities.

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