U.S. 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

The U.S. recycled PET (rPET) flakes market size is expected to reach USD 4.48 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “U.S. 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.

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

Recycling companies across the U.S. are investing in new technologies to improve the efficiency and quality of rPET flake production. Major market players have set up large-scale plants using advanced washing, sorting, and extrusion systems to create food-grade rPET flakes. Federal and state support, including grants and incentives under programs such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, helps scale these efforts. The rising investments are improving U.S. capacity to process more PET waste domestically, reduce contamination, and produce consistent, high-quality rPET flakes for packaging, textiles, and more, thereby driving the U.S. rPET flakes market growth.

The U.S. produces massive volumes of plastic waste, including billions of beverage bottles annually. Federal and state governments have enhanced recycling programs and public awareness with growing concerns over landfill overflow and ocean pollution. Improved curbside recycling systems and bottle redemption programs in many states help increase PET bottle collection. This boosts the availability of raw material used to produce rPET flakes. A stronger collection infrastructure ensures consistent feedstock supply, enabling domestic recyclers to produce high-quality rPET flakes and support circular economy goals within the U.S., thereby propelling the market growth.

U.S. Recycled PET Flakes Market Report Highlights

The clear segment, based on product, accounted for a 76.73% share in 2024 due to its exceptional purity levels and multifaceted applications.

The colored segment is expected to register a CAGR of 8.06% during the forecast period as increasing demand from the textile and automotive industries is contributing to a consistent utilization of colored flakes, particularly for applications in carpets, insulation materials, and industrial fabric.

The fiber segment is expected to register a CAGR of 7.75% during the forecast period as fashion and outdoor gear brands in the U.S. such as Patagonia, The North Face, and Levi's are enhancing their sustainability initiatives by integrating a higher proportion of recycled materials into their product lines.

The food & beverage bottles & containers segment accounted for 23.93% share in 2024 as clear rPET flakes are in high demand for making new water bottles, soft drink containers, and food packaging.

A few key market players are Alen USA; Clear Path Recycling; Clear Path Recycling LLC; GSM Plastic; Indorama Ventures; PolyQuest, Inc.; Polyvim; Veolia; and Verdeco Recycling.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the U.S. recycled PET flakes market report based on product and end use:

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

Clear

Colored

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

Fiber

Sheet & Film

Strapping

Food & Beverage Bottles & Containers

Non-Food Bottles & Containers

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