Market Forecast by Countries (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Rest of Africa), By Product (Crushed Glass, Cullets, Glass Powder), By Application (Glass Bottle & Containers, Flat Glass, Fiber Glass, Highway Beads, Abrasives, Fillers, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC389364 | Publication Date: Oct 2022 | Updated Date: May 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 250 | No. of Figures: 50 | No. of Tables: 25 |
| Report Name | Africa Recycled Glass Market |
| Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
| CAGR | 6.5% |
| Growing Sector | Construction Industry |
The Africa Recycled Glass Market report thoroughly covers the market by product, by application and by countries. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
Africa Recycled Glass Market is expected to gain substantial growth during the forecast period. The market is primarily driven by the increasing use of recycled glass in construction and packaging applications. Africa has abundant reserves of raw materials required for the production of recycled glass. This is one of the major factors driving the growth of the Africa recycled glass market. The availability of advanced technology and machinery for recycling glass is another factor fuelling the growth of the market.
According to 6Wresearch, the Africa Recycled Glass Market is expected to grow 6.5% during 2025-2031. Recycled glass is used in a wide range of applications, such as construction, packaging, automotive, and others. Recycled glass is used as an alternative to virgin materials, such as sand, in construction applications. It is also used as a replacement for cullet in the production of new glass containers. In addition, recycled glass is used in the manufacturing of fiberglass and other products.
Recycled glass is increasingly being used in a variety of applications such as construction, packaging, and automotive owing to its properties such as durability, heat resistance, and chemical resistance.
The construction industry is the major consumer of recycled glass. The use of recycled glass in construction helps in reducing the carbon footprint and also provides aesthetic value to the buildings. Packaging is another major application for recycled glass. Recycled glass bottles are used for packaging food and beverages. The automotive industry is also a major consumer of recycled glass. Recycled glass is used in the manufacturing of windshields, headlamps, and rearview mirrors.
Governments across Africa are implementing various initiatives to promote glass recycling, aiming to foster a circular economy, reduce environmental impact, and stimulate economic growth. Here are some notable efforts:
These initiatives reflect a growing recognition across Africa of the importance of sustainable waste management and the potential of the recycled glass market to contribute to environmental protection and economic development.
The major players operating in the Africa recycled glass market include BGRIMM Machinery & Automation Technology Co., Ltd., China National Building Material Co., Ltd., Nampak Limited, Owens-Illinois, Inc., Saint-Gobain S.A., Vetropack Holding AG, and Gerresheimer AG. These players have adopted various strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Africa Recycled Glass Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Africa Recycled Glass Market Overview |
| 3.1 Africa Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Africa Recycled Glass Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.3 Africa Recycled Glass Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Africa Recycled Glass Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Africa Recycled Glass Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.6 Africa Recycled Glass Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
| 3.7 Africa Recycled Glass Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 4 Africa Recycled Glass Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Africa Recycled Glass Market Trends |
| 6 Africa Recycled Glass Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.1 Africa Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
| 6.2 Africa Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7 South Africa Recycled Glass Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.1 South Africa Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
| 7.2 South Africa Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8 Nigeria Recycled Glass Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.1 Nigeria Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
| 8.2 Nigeria Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9 Kenya Recycled Glass Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.1 Kenya Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
| 9.2 Kenya Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10 Rest of Africa Recycled Glass Market, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.1 Rest of Africa Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product, 2021 - 2031 |
| 10.2 Rest of Africa Recycled Glass Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
| 11 Africa Recycled Glass Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 12 Africa Recycled Glass Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 12.1 Africa Recycled Glass Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.2 Africa Recycled Glass Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product, 2021 & 2031F |
| 12.3 Africa Recycled Glass Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
| 13 Africa Recycled Glass Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 13.1 Africa Recycled Glass Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
| 13.2 Africa Recycled Glass Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 14 Company Profiles |
| 15 Recommendations |
| 16 Disclaimer |
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By factoring in the projected importer demand gap that is currently unmet and could be potential opportunity, it identifies the potential for the Exporter (Country) among 190 countries, against the general trade analysis, which identifies the biggest importer or exporter.
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