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日本再生玻璃市场规模、份额、趋势及预测（按产品、来源、应用和地区），2025 年至 2033 年

Japan Recycled Glass Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Product, Source, Application, and Region, 2025-2033

出版日期: 2025年06月02日 | 出版商:

IMARC | 英文 117 Pages | 商品交期: 5-7个工作天内

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2024年，日本再生玻璃市场规模为35.19万吨。展望未来， IMARC Group估计，到2033年，市场规模将达到50.86万吨，2025年至2033年的复合年增长率为4.18%。政府推出的强大政策推动了市场发展，这些政策旨在促进永续发展和循环经济实践。严格的回收法规、垃圾分类规定以及严格的回收目标，促进了各行各业对再生玻璃的采用。人们日益增强的减少碳足迹和减少垃圾掩埋的意识，进一步刺激了市场需求。

日本再生玻璃市场的发展主要得益于该国对永续性和环境保护的高度重视。 2024年7月2日，商船三井（MOL）宣布，其集团公司MOL Chemical Tankers与东京世纪株式会社签署了日本首份与永续性相关的化学品油轮租赁协议，租赁船舶为「BONITA ANA」号。该协议符合商船三井集团的“环境愿景2.2”，并设定了永续发展绩效目标，在实现这些目标后可减少租赁费用。东京世纪株式会社的「永续相关融资和转型相关融资框架」以附看涨期权的日本经营租赁协议（JOLCO）的形式支持该倡议，这是其首次在项目中应用。由于自然资源有限，日本实施了严格的回收法律和政策，以促进循环经济的发展。政府强制性的垃圾分类和高回收目标等倡议，鼓励各行各业采用再生玻璃作为永续的替代方案。此外，大众对减少碳足迹和减少垃圾掩埋的意识不断增强，进一步刺激了对再生玻璃产品的需求。此外，玻璃回收製程的技术进步正在提高回收玻璃的品质和成本效益，使其成为建筑、包装和汽车等应用领域的有竞争力的选择。

此外，建筑和包装等多个行业对环保材料的需求日益增长，也为市场提供了强力支撑。尤其是建筑业，他们利用回收玻璃生产玻璃碎片和用于混凝土的环保骨料，这与绿色建筑趋势相契合。在包装产业，製造商越来越多地采用回收玻璃来製造瓶子和容器，以满足消费者的偏好，并实现环保产品的可持续发展目标。此外，日本承诺在2050年实现净零碳排放，这也加速了包括玻璃在内的回收材料的使用。这种与全球永续发展趋势的契合，使回收玻璃成为日本资源高效型经济的重要贡献者。

日本再生玻璃市场趋势：

增加再生玻璃在再生能源的使用

再生玻璃在再生能源技术（尤其是太阳能板）中的应用日益广泛，这是日本再生玻璃市场的重要趋势。玻璃是太阳能板生产的关键零件，使用再生玻璃可以降低製造成本和能源消耗。 2024 年 4 月 3 日，日本领先的玻璃和化学品製造商 AGC 在其鹿岛工厂成功展示了在浮法玻璃生产中使用约 5 吨再生太阳能板盖玻璃，这在日本尚属首次。该工艺采用了德山株式会社的低温热分解技术。此前，AGC 曾在 10 月进行测试，与三菱化学集团子公司 Shinryo Corporation 合作，将 24 吨盖玻璃碎片加工成压花玻璃。随着日本致力于扩大再生能源产能，对经济高效且环保材料的需求正在上升。再生玻璃在保持性能标准的同时，也具有增强的永续性优势。这一趋势与日本实现碳中和经济的目标一致，并鼓励回收设施和太阳能电池板製造商建立合作伙伴关係，创建闭环供应链，确保高效的材料使用。

玻璃回收技术的创新

玻璃回收技术的进步正在改变日本市场，使回收流程更有效率、更具成本效益。光学分选系统和先进的破碎设备等现代技术提高了回收玻璃的纯度和品质。这些创新使其能够应用于玻璃纤维生产、电子产品和特殊玻璃产品等高价值应用。此外，节能回收方法的研究也日渐兴起，从而减少了回收玻璃加工对环境的影响。 2024年5月22日，鲁姆斯技术公司（Lummus Technology）与住友化学公司（Sumitomo Chemical）签署了一项许可和商业化协议，将住友的LDPE/EVA生产和rPMMA回收技术在全球范围内进行许可和商业化。鲁姆斯技术公司将作为独家授权方，在全球范围内利用其工程专业知识和市场影响力。此次合作将以碳中和的方式，加快rPMMA技术（该技术目前正在住友化学公司位于日本的中试工厂开发）的推广。这些技术创新不仅提高了生产能力，也有助于日本减少资源浪费、提高各产业的永续性，进而加强再生玻璃市场。

扩大绿建筑实践

日本绿色建筑实践的兴起推动了对永续材料的需求，其中包括再生玻璃。将再生玻璃用作混凝土、沥青和隔热材料的骨料，有助于实现节能环保的建筑解决方案。 CASBEE（建筑环境效率综合评估系统）等绿建筑认证进一步鼓励将再生材料融入建筑专案。 2024年3月20日，国际金融公司（IFC）和日本国际协力机构（JICA）敲定了一项4亿美元的绿色融资方案，用于支持西班牙对外银行（BBVA）在秘鲁的可持续建筑和节能项目。最后一笔2.5亿美元的融资，包括由JICA共同出资的1.5亿美元，是继2023年6月提供的1.5亿美元首笔融资之后的又一笔。该方案包括为房地产开发商提供住宅、工业和商业建筑EDGE和LEED认证的咨询服务。此外，再生玻璃还能减少建筑废弃物，并增强隔热性能，使其成为节能建筑的理想选择。随着日本城市基础设施转型以满足环境法规和碳中和目标，永续建筑中再生玻璃的应用持续成长，从而增加了市场机会。

The Japan recycled glass market size was valued at 351.9 Thousand Tons in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach 508.6 Thousand Tons by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.18% from 2025-2033. The market is driven by strong government policies promoting sustainability and circular economic practices. Strict recycling regulations, waste segregation mandates, and high recycling targets have increased the adoption of recycled glass across industries. Rising awareness of reducing carbon footprints and minimizing landfill waste further fuels demand.

Japan's recycled glass market is primarily driven by the country's strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental preservation. On 2nd July 2024, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced that its group company, MOL Chemical Tankers, signed Japan's first sustainability-linked lease agreement for the chemical tanker BONITA ANA with Tokyo Century Corporation. The agreement aligns with MOL Group's Environmental Vision 2.2 and sets sustainability performance targets, reducing lease payments upon meeting these goals. Tokyo Century's "Sustainability Linked Finance and Transition Linked Finance Framework" supports this initiative under a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO), marking its first project application. With limited natural resources, Japan has implemented strict recycling laws and policies that promote the circular economy. The government's initiatives, such as mandatory waste segregation and high recycling targets, have encouraged industries to adopt recycled glass as a sustainable alternative. Along with this, rising public awareness about reducing carbon footprints and minimizing landfill waste further fuels the demand for recycled glass products. Additionally, technological advancements in glass recycling processes are improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of recycled glass, making it a competitive choice for applications such as construction, packaging, and automotive sectors.

In addition, the growing demand for eco-friendly materials across multiple industries, including construction and packaging, is significantly supporting the market. The construction sector, in particular, leverages recycled glass for producing glass cullets and eco-friendly aggregates for concrete, aligning with green building trends. In the packaging sector, manufacturers increasingly adopt recycled glass for bottles and containers to satisfy consumer preferences as well as meet sustainability goals for environmentally friendly products. Moreover, Japan's commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 accelerates the use of recycled materials, including glass. This alignment with global sustainability trends positions recycled glass as a vital contributor to Japan's resource-efficient economy.

Japan Recycled Glass Market Trends:

Increasing Use of Recycled Glass in Renewable Energy

The increasing adoption of recycled glass in renewable energy technologies, particularly solar panels, is a significant trend in Japan's recycled glass market. Glass is a key component in solar panel production, and the use of recycled glass reduces manufacturing costs and energy consumption. On 3rd April 2024, Japan's AGC, a leading glass and chemical manufacturer, successfully demonstrated the use of approximately 5 tons of recycled solar panel cover glass in float glass production at its Kashima Plant, marking a first in Japan. The process utilized low-temperature thermal decomposition technology from Tokuyama Corporation. This follows AGC's October test, where 24 tons of cover glass cullet were processed into figured glass in collaboration with Shinryo Corporation, a Mitsubishi Chemical Group subsidiary. With Japan's commitment to expanding its renewable energy capacity, the demand for cost-effective and eco-friendly materials is rising. Recycled glass offers enhanced sustainability benefits while maintaining performance standards. This trend aligns with Japan's goal of achieving a carbon-neutral economy and encourages partnerships between recycling facilities and solar panel manufacturers to create a closed-loop supply chain, ensuring efficient material use.

Innovation in Glass Recycling Technologies

Advancements in glass recycling technologies are transforming the Japan market, making recycling processes more efficient and cost-effective. Modern technologies, such as optical sorting systems and advanced crushing equipment, improve the purity and quality of recycled glass. These innovations enable their use in high-value applications such as glass fiber production, electronics, and specialty glass products. Furthermore, research into energy-efficient recycling methods is gaining momentum, reducing the environmental impact of processing recycled glass. On 22nd May 2024, Lummus Technology and Sumitomo Chemical signed a licensing and commercialization agreement to license and commercialize Sumitomo's LDPE/EVA production and rPMMA recycling technologies worldwide. Lummus will be the exclusive licensor, globally leveraging its engineering expertise and its reach to the market. This collaboration will expedite the ramp-up of rPMMA technology that is currently being developed in Sumitomo's pilot plant in Japan, in a carbon-neutral way. These technological innovations not only enhance production capabilities but also contribute to Japan's efforts to minimize resource wastage and improve sustainability across industries, thereby strengthening the recycled glass market.

Expansion of Green Construction Practices

The rise of green construction practices in Japan has driven the demand for sustainable materials, including recycled glass. The use of recycled glass as aggregates in concrete, asphalt, and insulation materials supports energy-efficient and eco-friendly building solutions. Green building certifications, such as CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency), further encourage the integration of recycled materials into construction projects. On 20th March 2024, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) finalized a USD 400 million green financing package for BBVA in Peru to support sustainable construction and energy efficiency projects. The final USD 250 million tranche, including USD 150 million co-financed by JICA, follows an initial USD 150 million provided in June 2023. The package includes advisory services for real estate developers on EDGE and LEED certifications for residential, industrial, and commercial buildings. Apart from this, recycled glass also reduces construction waste and enhances thermal insulation properties, making it ideal for energy-efficient structures. As Japan's urban infrastructure transforms to meet environmental regulations and carbon neutrality goals, the adoption of recycled glass in sustainable construction continues to grow, enhancing market opportunities.

Japan Recycled Glass Industry Segmentation:

Analysis by Product:

Cullet
Crushed Glass
Glass Powder

Cullet, consisting of cleaned and sorted recycled glass, is widely used in glass manufacturing as a raw material. Its ability to reduce energy consumption and production costs makes it essential for glass containers and construction applications.

Crushed glass, often utilized as aggregates in construction, supports eco-friendly building practices. It replaces natural sand and gravel with concrete, asphalt, and landscaping, contributing to resource conservation and aligning with sustainable infrastructure development goals.

Glass powder, finely ground recycled glass, is used in specialized applications including concrete additives, ceramics, and insulation. Its role in enhancing material strength and durability makes it valuable for green construction and industrial processes.

Analysis by Source:

Deposit Program
Buy Back/Drop Off Centers
Curbside Pickups

Deposit programs encourage glass container returns by offering refunds for recyclables. Such a system efficiently reduces the quantity of glass waste, which further ensures the availability of recycled glass in good quality to industries and increases environmental consciousness.

Buy-back and drop-off centers are available for recycling solutions to both individuals and businesses. They help in collecting glass waste, promote participation in recycling activities, and enhance the supply chain of recycled glass materials.

Curbside pickup programs streamline glass recycling by collecting waste directly from households. This convenient system improves recycling rates, reduces landfill dependency, and ensures a steady flow of recyclable glass into sustainable production processes.

Analysis by Application:

Bottle and Containers
Flat Glass
Fiber Glass
Highway Beads
Others

Recycled glass is popularly used in the production of bottles and containers, providing savings in energy consumption while using less raw material that contributes to sustainable packaging solutions across beverages, food, and pharmaceutical industries.

Flat glass is used for windows and automobiles. Recycled glass input makes it more cost-effective and environmentally friendly while meeting environmental regulations and industry demands for such materials.

Recycled glass is essential for fiberglass production, offering durability and insulation properties. It is widely used in construction, automotive, and industrial applications to support energy-efficient solutions.

Highway beads, made from recycled glass, are used in road markings for reflective visibility. This sustainable application enhances safety, reduces waste, and promotes eco-friendly infrastructure solutions.

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the recycled glass market in Japan is characterized by innovation, strategic partnerships, and sustainability-driven initiatives by key market players. Companies are investing in advanced glass recycling technologies to enhance processes and product quality, which allows for more high-grade recycled glass of diverse applications. Collaborative efforts with government bodies as well as industry stakeholders drive the strengthening of recycling supply chains and the pursuit of targets for increased sustainability. Additionally, many companies are increasing capacity to meet growing demand in the construction, packaging, and automotive sectors. Integrated recycled glass in green infrastructure and energy efficiency remain highly sought after. Furthermore, through technological advancements and the integration of sustainability goals, participants look to gain competitive advantages over their peers as they follow Japan's steps into its circular economy.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the Japan recycled glass market with detailed profiles of all major companies.

Latest News and Developments:

May 24, 2024: Toyo Glass, a company belonging to the Toyo Seikan Group, announced converting a glass melting furnace at its Chiba Plant into an oxygen combustion system by December 2025, making it the first such in Japan for a furnace of more than 200 tons daily capacity. The new system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by around 20%, while the use of heat storage bricks will be done away with, thus increasing the efficiency and sustainability of energy consumption despite the increased cost of supplying oxygen.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1.What is recycled glass?
2.How big is the Japan recycled glass market?
3.What is the expected growth rate of the Japan recycled glass market during 2025-2033?
4.What are the key factors driving the Japan recycled glass market?

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Recycled Glass Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Recycled Glass Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

6 Japan Recycled Glass Market - Breakup by Product

6.1 Cullet
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.2 Crushed Glass
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.3 Glass Powder
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

7 Japan Recycled Glass Market - Breakup by Source

7.1 Deposit Program
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.2 Buy Back/Drop Off Centers
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.3 Curbside Pickups
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

8 Japan Recycled Glass Market - Breakup by Application

8.1 Bottle and Containers
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.2 Flat Glass
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.3 Fiber Glass
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.4 Highway Beads
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

9 Japan Recycled Glass Market - Competitive Landscape

9.1 Overview
9.2 Market Structure
9.3 Market Player Positioning
9.4 Top Winning Strategies
9.5 Competitive Dashboard
9.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

10 Profiles of Key Players

10.1 Company A
- 10.1.1 Business Overview
- 10.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.1.3 Business Strategies
- 10.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.5 Major News and Events
10.2 Company B
- 10.2.1 Business Overview
- 10.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.2.3 Business Strategies
- 10.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.2.5 Major News and Events
10.3 Company C
- 10.3.1 Business Overview
- 10.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.3.3 Business Strategies
- 10.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.3.5 Major News and Events
10.4 Company D
- 10.4.1 Business Overview
- 10.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.4.3 Business Strategies
- 10.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.4.5 Major News and Events
10.5 Company E
- 10.5.1 Business Overview
- 10.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.5.3 Business Strategies
- 10.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.5.5 Major News and Events

11 Japan Recycled Glass Market - Industry Analysis

11.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 11.1.1 Overview
- 11.1.2 Drivers
- 11.1.3 Restraints
- 11.1.4 Opportunities
11.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Overview
- 11.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 11.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 11.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 11.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
11.3 Value Chain Analysis