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Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Product (Clear, Colored), By End Use (Fiber, Sheet & Film, Strapping) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

Publisher Polaris Market Research & Consulting LLP
Published Aug 01, 2025
Length 129 Pages
SKU # PLRS20381477

Description

The Germany recycled PET flakes market size is expected to reach USD 1,175.45 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product (Clear, Colored), By End Use (Fiber, Sheet & Film, Strapping) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Recycled PET (rPET) flakes are small, cleaned, and processed pieces of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, typically sourced from used bottles and containers. These flakes are used as raw material to produce new products, including packaging, textiles, and industrial components, supporting circular economy practices.

Many German companies, especially in the food and beverage sector, are committing to sustainable packaging goals. Retail giants such as ALDI and Lidl have pledged to increase the use of recycled content in their private-label packaging. This shift creates strong demand for rPET flakes, particularly clear, food-grade varieties. The focus on reducing virgin plastic use and meeting EU sustainability targets is driving long-term investments in recycled materials. The demand for domestically sourced and processed rPET flakes continues to rise as local businesses aim to become more eco-friendly, fueling market expansion across multiple sectors.

Germany is a European leader in bottle-to-bottle recycling, where used PET bottles are processed and reused to make new food-grade PET bottles. Companies such as ALPLA and Veolia have invested in German facilities that produce food-safe rPET flakes and pellets. These closed-loop systems reduce plastic waste and lower carbon emissions with support from both the government and major beverage brands. The efficiency and quality of Germany’s recycling infrastructure support high-grade rPET production, making the country a central hub for bottle-to-bottle recycling in Europe. This closed-loop demand drives the Germany rPET flakes market expansion.

Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market Report Highlights

The clear segment accounted for 76.82% market share in 2024 due to its suitability for food-grade applications

The fiber segment held 13.45% share in 2024 driven by its strong demand from the textile and automotive industries.

A few key market players are ALPLA; ECO Polymers GmbH; Equipolymers; FROMM Group (Germany); Herbold Meckesheim GmbH; PET RECYCLING TEAM; RCS Group; Texplast GmbH; and Veolia Deutschland GmbH.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Germany recycled PET flakes market report on the basis of product and end use:

By Product (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Clear

Colored

By End Use (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

Fiber

Sheet & Film

Strapping

Food & Beverage Bottles & Containers

Non-food Bottles & Containers

Other

Table of Contents

129 Pages
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market Insights
4.1. Recycled PET Flakes Market – Market Snapshot
4.2. Recycled PET Flakes Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Strong Government Regulations Supporting Recycling
4.2.1.2. EU Circular Economy Targets and German Compliance
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. High Initial Investment
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Recycled PET Flakes Market End Use Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Product
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.3. Clear
5.3.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Clear, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.4. Coloured
5.4.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Coloured, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by End Use
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.3. Fiber
6.3.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Fiber 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.4. Sheet & Film
6.4.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Sheet & Film, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.5. Strapping
6.5.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Strapping, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.6. Food & beverage bottles & containers
6.6.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Food & beverage bottles & containers, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.7. Non-food bottles & containers
6.7.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Non-food bottles & containers, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.8. Other
6.8.1. Germany Recycled PET Flakes Market, by Other, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
7.1.1. Expansion
7.1.2. Acquisitions
7.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
8. Company Profiles
8.1. ALPLA
8.1.1. Company Overview
8.1.2. Financial Performance
8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
8.1.4. Recent Development
8.2. ECO Polymers GmbH
8.2.1. Company Overview
8.2.2. Financial Performance
8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
8.2.4. Recent Development
8.3. Equipolymers
8.3.1. Company Overview
8.3.2. Financial Performance
8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
8.3.4. Recent Development
8.4. FROMM Group (Germany)
8.4.1. Company Overview
8.4.2. Financial Performance
8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
8.4.4. Recent Development
8.5. Herbold Meckesheim GmbH
8.5.1. Company Overview
8.5.2. Financial Performance
8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
8.5.4. Recent Development
8.6. PET RECYCLING TEAM
8.6.1. Company Overview
8.6.2. Financial Performance
8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
8.6.4. Recent Development
8.7. RCS Group
8.7.1. Company Overview
8.7.2. Financial Performance
8.7.3. Product Benchmarking
8.7.4. Recent Development
8.8. Texplast GmbH
8.8.1. Company Overview
8.8.2. Financial Performance
8.8.3. Product Benchmarking
8.8.4. Recent Development
8.9. Veolia Deutschland GmbH
8.9.1. Company Overview
8.9.2. Financial Performance
8.9.3. Product Benchmarking
8.9.4. Recent Development

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