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Cell Phone Recycling Market Forecasts to 2032 – Global Analysis By Service Type (Collection and Sorting, Dismantling and Shredding, Material Recovery, Recycling and Disposal, and Other Service Types), Collection Method, Technology, Material, Application,

Publisher Stratistics Market Research Consulting
Published Jun 06, 2025
Length 200 Pages
SKU # SMR20071153

Description

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Polyester Staple Fiber Market is accounted for $39.40 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $62.04 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) is a synthetic fiber made from polyester polymers, commonly used in textiles, home furnishings, automotive interiors, and nonwoven fabrics. It is available in solid and hollow forms and can be produced from both virgin and recycled materials. Known for its durability, wrinkle resistance, and cost-effectiveness, PSF serves as an alternative to natural fibers like cotton and wool, supporting both industrial and sustainable manufacturing practices.

According to reports, there are over 100,000 textile manufacturing units currently operating in India.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising use of recycled polyester fiber

The increasing awareness of environmental sustainability is driving demand for recycled polyester fiber. Manufacturers are shifting towards sustainable alternatives to reduce carbon footprints and address concerns over plastic waste. Governments worldwide are introducing policies that promote recycling in textile and fiber production. The affordability and comparable quality of recycled polyester make it a preferred choice for various applications. This trend is expected to continue growing as consumers and regulators push for more eco-friendly solutions.

Restraint:

High water and energy consumption in production

The production of polyester staple fiber requires substantial water and energy, raising concerns about environmental impact. Energy-intensive processes like polymerization and fiber extrusion contribute to high operational costs. Water usage in dyeing and finishing further exacerbates sustainability challenges in the industry. Manufacturers face pressure from environmental organizations to implement more efficient and cleaner production methods. Regulatory restrictions on excessive resource consumption are becoming stricter, adding compliance challenges for producers.

Opportunity:

Rapid urbanization and infrastructure growth

The rising number of residential and commercial construction projects fuels demand for polyester-based home furnishings and insulation materials. Infrastructure expansion also drives growth in industries such as transportation, where polyester fibers are widely used in automotive upholstery. The increasing spending power of urban consumers further strengthens demand for affordable and durable fiber-based products. Government initiatives supporting industrial growth indirectly propel polyester fiber consumption in various applications. As cities expand, the need for high-performance and cost-effective fiber solutions will continue to rise.

Threat:

Competition from natural and bio-based fibers

Growing consumer preference for sustainable textiles is encouraging brands to invest in bio-based alternatives. Government incentives and subsidies for natural fiber production create market challenges for synthetic fibers. Technological advancements in bio-fiber processing enhance their durability and affordability, making them viable substitutes. The textile industry's shift towards biodegradable materials could further limit polyester staple fiber's market expansion.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed effect on the polyester staple fiber market, initially disrupting supply chains and reducing demand. Textile and automotive industries faced production halts, leading to temporary declines in polyester fiber consumption. However, the pandemic accelerated the demand for hygiene-related products, such as medical textiles and non-woven fabrics, boosting polyester fiber use. Companies focused on sustainable production methods to align with post-pandemic environmental expectations.

The solid PSF segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The solid PSF segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to its versatility and durability. Solid PSF finds widespread applications in industries such as automotive, home furnishings, and apparel. Its high resilience and affordability make it a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking long-lasting textile solutions. The growing construction and automotive sectors further amplify the demand for solid PSF in cushioning and upholstery products.

The home furnishing segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the home furnishing segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to rising consumer interest in aesthetic and durable interior textiles. Polyester staple fiber is extensively used in upholstery, carpets, and curtains, offering cost-effective and long-lasting solutions. The increasing availability of recycled polyester fiber appeals to eco-conscious buyers, driving higher adoption in home decor applications. Rapid urbanization leads to greater demand for quality furnishings in residential and commercial spaces.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to its thriving textile and apparel industry. Countries like China and India dominate global polyester fiber production, benefiting from cost-efficient manufacturing. High domestic consumption coupled with strong export demand supports steady market expansion. Government policies promoting industrial growth and sustainability further strengthen the region's polyester fiber market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to advancements in sustainable fiber technologies. Increased consumer preference for eco-friendly products drives the adoption of recycled polyester fiber across multiple industries. The demand for polyester fiber in automotive and home furnishing applications remains strong, bolstered by innovation. Supportive regulations and investments in green textile solutions contribute to rapid market expansion.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Polyester Staple Fiber Market include Reliance Industries Limited, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, Toray Industries Inc., China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, Alpek S.A.B. de C.V., Huvis Corporation, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Bombay Dyeing, Zhejiang Hengyi Group Co., Ltd., W. Barnet GmbH & Co. KG, Diyou Fibre (M) Sdn Bhd, Tongkun Group Co. Ltd., Shubhalakshmi Polyesters Limited, TEIJIN FRONTIER CO., LTD., and Eastman Chemical Company.

Key Developments:

In April 2025, Toray Industries, Inc. announced an agreement naming Toray a platinum partner with Kitchen branding at the professional, coed, team pickleball league’s events. This partnership makes Toray the first-ever Asia-based partner of MLP, expanding the league’s brand reach internationally as pickleball continues its unmatched domestic growth.

In November 2024, Reliance Industries Limited (“RIL”), Viacom 18 Media Private Limited and The Walt Disney Company announced that following the approval by the Hon’ble NCLT Mumbai, Competition Commission of India and other regulatory authorities, the merger of the media and JioCinema businesses of Viacom18 into Star India Private Limited (“SIPL”) has become effective (the “JV”). In addition, RIL has invested ₹ 11,500 crore (~US$ 1.4 billion) into the JV for its growth.

Product Types Covered:
• Solid PSF
• Hollow PSF
• Other Product Types

Origins Covered:
• Virgin PSF
• Recycled PSF
• Blended PSF

Lusters Covered:
• Semi Dull
• Bright
• Full Dull

Colors Covered:
• Raw White (RW)
• Dope Dyed Black (DDB)
• Colored Dope Dyed
• Optical White

Applications Covered:
• Apparel
• Home Furnishing
• Non-Woven Fabrics
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Table of Contents

200 Pages
1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Technology Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 End User Analysis
3.9 Emerging Markets
3.10 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market, By Service Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Collection and Sorting
5.3 Dismantling and Shredding
5.4 Material Recovery
5.4.1 Metal Extraction
5.4.2 Plastic Recycling
5.4.3 Glass Recycling
5.4.4 Battery Recycling
5.5 Recycling and Disposal
5.6 Other Service Types
6 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market, By Collection Method
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Physical Stores
6.3 Internet-based Platforms/Mail-in Programs
6.4 Recycle Bins
6.5 Buy-back Programs
6.6 Collection Events
7 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market, By Technology
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Mechanical Recycling
7.3 Hydrometallurgical Recycling
7.4 Pyrometallurgical Recycling
7.5 Biotechnological Recycling
7.6 Other Technologies
8 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market, By Material
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Metals
8.3 Plastics
8.4 Glass
8.5 Other Materials
9 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Recycling
9.3 Pollution Prevention
9.4 Consumer Electronics Manufacturers
9.5 Automotive
9.6 Industrial
9.7 E-Waste Management Companies
9.8 Government and Municipalities
9.9 Other Applications
10 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market, By Geography
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 UK
10.3.3 Italy
10.3.4 France
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Australia
10.4.5 New Zealand
10.4.6 South Korea
10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Argentina
10.5.2 Brazil
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Rest of South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.2 UAE
10.6.3 Qatar
10.6.4 South Africa
10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11 Key Developments
11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
11.3 New Product Launch
11.4 Expansions
11.5 Other Key Strategies
12 Company Profiling
12.1 Umicore
12.2 Ecobat, LLC
12.3 TES-AMM Group
12.4 Namo eWaste Management Ltd.
12.5 ECOVERVA E Waste Recycler
12.6 Spas Recycling Pvt Ltd
12.7 Cashify
12.8 Decluttr
12.9 Gazelle
12.10 Call2Recycle
12.11 EcoATM
12.12 Eco-Cell
12.13 BRP INFOTECH PVT LTD.
12.14 Green Enviro E Waste Recycling
12.15 Electronic Waste India
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 2 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Service Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 3 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Collection and Sorting (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 4 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Dismantling and Shredding (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 5 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Material Recovery (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 6 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Metal Extraction (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 7 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Plastic Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 8 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Glass Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 9 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Battery Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 10 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Recycling and Disposal (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 11 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Other Service Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 12 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Collection Method (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 13 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Physical Stores (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 14 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Internet-based Platforms/Mail-in Programs (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 15 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Recycle Bins (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 16 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Buy-back Programs (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 17 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Collection Events (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 18 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Technology (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 19 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Mechanical Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 20 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Hydrometallurgical Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 21 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Pyrometallurgical Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 22 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Biotechnological Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 23 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Other Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 24 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Material (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 25 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Metals (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 26 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Plastics (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 27 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Glass (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 28 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Other Materials (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 29 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 30 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 31 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Pollution Prevention (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 32 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Consumer Electronics Manufacturers (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 33 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Automotive (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 34 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Industrial (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 35 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By E-Waste Management Companies (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 36 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Government and Municipalities (2024-2032) ($MN)
Table 37 Global Cell Phone Recycling Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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