Market overview
The global wind blade recycling market is worth USD 67 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 382 mn by 2036, growing at a 19.0% CAGR. Germany is the largest country market and Cement co-processing is the largest by route segment.
| Scope | Collection, cutting, transport and recycling of decommissioned wind turbine blades into cement-kiln feed, composite materials and reused products. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Services and Utilities |
| Value 2025 | USD 55 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 67 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 382 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 19.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 107,647 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 502,887 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 623 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Wind Blade Recycling market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 67 mn |
| 2027 | USD 80 mn |
| 2028 | USD 95 mn |
| 2029 | USD 113 mn |
| 2030 | USD 135 mn |
| 2031 | USD 160 mn |
| 2032 | USD 191 mn |
| 2033 | USD 227 mn |
| 2034 | USD 270 mn |
| 2035 | USD 321 mn |
| 2036 | USD 382 mn |
Wind Blade Recycling market segmentation
By route
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cement co-processing | 46.0% | 32.6% | USD 31 mn | 15.0% |
| Mechanical recycling | 28.0% | 32.9% | USD 19 mn | 20.9% |
| Pyrolysis and solvolysis | 12.0% | 22.8% | USD 8.1 mn | 26.9% |
| Reuse and repurposing | 14.0% | 11.8% | USD 9.4 mn | 17.0% |
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collection and transport | 30.0% | 25.0% | USD 20 mn | 16.8% |
| Cutting and shredding | 30.0% | 32.2% | USD 20 mn | 19.8% |
| Processing and recovery | 40.0% | 42.9% | USD 27 mn | 19.8% |
By blade material
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass-fibre epoxy | 74.0% | 66.0% | USD 50 mn | 17.6% |
| Carbon-fibre hybrid | 14.0% | 18.0% | USD 9.4 mn | 22.0% |
| Thermoplastic and bio-resin | 12.0% | 16.0% | USD 8.1 mn | 22.5% |
By blade length
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 40 m | 38.0% | 28.0% | USD 26 mn | 15.4% |
| 40 to 60 m | 42.0% | 42.0% | USD 28 mn | 19.0% |
| Above 60 m | 20.0% | 30.0% | USD 13 mn | 23.9% |
By waste source
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| End-of-life decommissioning | 56.0% | 58.0% | USD 38 mn | 19.4% |
| Manufacturing offcuts | 30.0% | 26.0% | USD 20 mn | 17.3% |
| Early retirement at repowering | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 9.4 mn | 20.6% |
Top 25 countries for wind blade recycling by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 87.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.1%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | USD 15 mn | 22.0% | USD 66 mn | 16.2% |
| 2 | United States | USD 12 mn | 18.0% | USD 82 mn | 21.1% |
| 3 | China | USD 8.1 mn | 12.0% | USD 70 mn | 24.1% |
| 4 | Denmark | USD 5.4 mn | 8.0% | USD 24 mn | 16.2% |
| 5 | Spain | USD 4.0 mn | 6.0% | USD 21 mn | 18.2% |
| 6 | France | USD 4.0 mn | 6.0% | USD 21 mn | 18.2% |
| 7 | United Kingdom | USD 3.4 mn | 5.0% | USD 16 mn | 17.2% |
| 8 | Netherlands | USD 2.7 mn | 4.0% | USD 12 mn | 16.0% |
| 9 | Sweden | USD 2.0 mn | 3.0% | USD 9.9 mn | 17.3% |
| 10 | Brazil | USD 2.0 mn | 3.0% | USD 14 mn | 21.2% |
| 11 | Canada | USD 1.4 mn | 2.0% | USD 7.3 mn | 18.2% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 1.1 mn | 1.6% | USD 5.7 mn | 18.2% |
| 13 | Poland | USD 0.84 mn | 1.2% | USD 4.4 mn | 18.1% |
| 14 | Portugal | USD 0.65 mn | 1.0% | USD 3.4 mn | 18.1% |
| 15 | Australia | USD 0.51 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.7 mn | 18.2% |
| 16 | India | USD 0.40 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.6 mn | 20.9% |
| 17 | Turkey | USD 0.31 mn | 0.5% | USD 1.6 mn | 18.2% |
| 18 | Japan | USD 0.24 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.3 mn | 18.0% |
| 19 | Belgium | USD 0.19 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.99 mn | 18.1% |
| 20 | Ireland | USD 0.15 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.76 mn | 17.9% |
| 21 | Norway | USD 0.11 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.61 mn | 18.3% |
| 22 | Finland | USD 87 thousand | 0.1% | USD 0.46 mn | 18.1% |
| 23 | Austria | USD 67 thousand | 0.1% | USD 0.38 mn | 19.0% |
| 24 | South Africa | USD 54 thousand | 0.08% | USD 0.31 mn | 19.0% |
| 25 | Mexico | USD 40 thousand | 0.06% | USD 0.23 mn | 19.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 2.6 mn | 3.9% | USD 13 mn | 17.0% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Veolia
- Holcim
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Global Fiberglass Solutions
- Neocomp
- ReFiber
- Continuum Advanced Composites
- Gen 2 Carbon
- Re-Wind Network
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Carbon Rivers
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the wind blade recycling market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 19.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by route, by service, by blade material, by blade length, by waste source. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the wind blade recycling market?
The global wind blade recycling market is estimated at USD 55 mn in 2025 and USD 67 mn in 2026.
How fast will the wind blade recycling market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 382 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 19.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 315 mn.
Which country is the largest market for wind blade recycling?
Germany is the largest market by revenue at USD 15 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 52.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 24.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which wind blade recycling segment is largest?
In the by route split, Cement co-processing is the largest segment with 46.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading wind blade recycling companies?
Global leaders include Veolia, Holcim.
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