Product Code: ENV075A
The global wind turbine blade recycling market was valued at $73.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $158.9 million by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6% from 2025 to 2030.
The European market for wind turbine blade recycling was valued at $36.9 million in 2025 and is estimated to reach $74.7 million by the end of 2030, at a CAGR of 15.1% from 2025 to 2030.
The Asia-Pacific market for wind turbine blade recycling was valued at $14.4 million in 2025 and is estimated to reach $35.9 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 20.1% from 2025 to 2030.
Report Scope
The report provides an overview of the wind turbine blade recycling market. The market is segmented and analyzed by blade material, end-use industry, recycling technology, and region. The market size is provided in value ($ thousands) for the base year 2024 and estimated data for the forecast period 2025 through 2030. It also discusses market dynamics, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics. Emerging trends, technological advances, and Porter's Five Forces analysis are also provided in the report.
The report scope does not cover the waste material generated during the wind turbine blade manufacturing. It only includes the revenue generated by companies offering recycling services/solutions for the decommissioned wind turbine blades after their end-of-life (EOL) period of around 20-25 years.
Report Includes
- 93 data tables and 50 additional tables
- An overview of the current and future global markets for wind turbine blade recycling
- In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, estimated figures for 2025, as well as forecasts for 2029. This analysis includes projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2030
- Estimates of the size and revenue prospects of the global market, along with a market share analysis by blade material, recycling technology, end-user industry, and region
- Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, technical advances, regulations, and the impact of macroeconomic factors
- Analysis of market opportunities with a holistic review of the Porter's five forces analysis and value chain analysis considering both micro- and macro environmental factors prevailing in the market
- Understanding of the importance of ESG in the market, consumer attitudes towards sustainability, risks and opportunity assessment, ratings and matrices, and ESG practices in the industry
- A relevant patent analysis with emphasis on emerging technologies and new developments in the market
- Analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Veolia, Holcim, Stena Metall AB, Vestas, and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A.U.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
- Segmental Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Overview and Market Definition
- Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining Power of Buyers
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Potential for New Entrants
- Threat of Substitutes
- Competition in the Industry
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Market Dynamics Snapshot
- Market Drivers
- Aging Wind Turbines Driving Recycling Needs
- Government Regulations for Landfilling
- Corporate Sustainability Pledges and Integrated Recycling Initiatives
- Market Challenges
- Lack of Standardized Recycling Technologies
- Lack of Awareness Led to High Reliance on Cement Industry and Landfilling
- Market Restraints
- High Cost of Recycling and Process Complexity
- Degradation of Material Properties During Recycling
- Market Opportunities
- Increasing Demand for Wind Energy Generation
- Development of Recyclable Wind Turbine Material
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Recovery of Phenol through Waste-Free Process by KTU
- NREL's PECAN Resin
- Blades as a Feedstock for Additive Manufacturing
- Increasing Trend of Large-Sized Wind Turbine Installations
- Recyclable Carbon Fiber Wind Turbine Blade
- Microwave-Assisted Chemical Recycling (MACR)
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Blade Material
- Glass Fiber
- Carbon Fiber
- Other Blade Materials
- Market Analysis by Recycling Technology
- Key Takeaways
- Mechanical Recycling
- Thermal Recycling
- Chemical Recycling
- Market Analysis by End-Use Industry
- Key Takeaways
- Construction
- Automotive
- Electronics and Consumer Goods
- Energy
- Other End-Use Industries
- Geographic Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Region
- Europe
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
- Overview
- Company Share Analysis
- Veolia
- Holcim
- Stena Metal AB
- Vestas
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A.U.
- Strategic Analysis
Chapter 7 Appendix
- Methodology
- Information Sources
- References
- Abbreviations Used in the Report
- Company Profiles
- ACCIONA
- ARKEMA
- BCIRCULAR
- CARBON RIVERS
- FAIRMAT
- HOLCIM
- IBERDROLA S.A.
- LM WIND POWER
- MAKEEN ENERGY A/S
- REGEN FIBER
- RENERCYCLE
- SIEMENS GAMESA RENEWABLE ENERGY S.A.U.
- STENA METALL AB
- VEOLIA
- VESTAS