Germany Tire Recycling

European Recycling Benchmark Market

The level of end-of-life tire recycling in Germany marked a new record high last year, as reported by the German rubber manufacturers association (WDK). Numbers recently published by WDK show that some 251 kilotons of end of life tires were processed into granulates and rubber crumbs in 2019, up 6% compared to the year before. The secondary raw materials are used to manufacture technically high-quality products, a proof that “the recycling of used tires works,” said WDK technical director Stephan Rau in a 26 Aug statement.

The total amount of used tires in 2019 fell 2% year-on-year to 571 kilotons, which according to Rau, shows that a trend towards durable tires is continuing in the country. “Although the registration figures for 2019 have risen noticeably - for example, there was an increase of 5% for passenger cars and as much as 6.2% for commercial vehicles - the number of used tires in Germany has fallen overall,” he added. According to WDK, more than two-thirds of used tires (68%) are recycled in Germany and approximately 175,000 tons are used in the cement industry.

However, the ‘ecologically and economically’ sound process has seen a sharp 10% decline over the last year, WDK added. To read more about WDK and rubber industry developments in Germany visit ERJ .

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Replicate Germany’s Tire Recycling Success

Germany now processes 251 kilotons of end-of-life tires into granulates and rubber crumbs each year, with 68% of used tires recycled.

Klean Industries helps governments and investors move beyond granulate recovery into higher-value tire pyrolysis: fuel, recovered carbon black and gas.

Why Choose Klean Industries’ Tire Pyrolysis?

✅ Advanced tire pyrolysis producing pyrolysis oil, recovered carbon black and syngas.
✅ Integration with existing recycling infrastructure to upgrade outputs.
✅ Development of high-value end markets for tire-derived materials.
✅ Proven expertise scaling projects beyond legacy granulate recovery.

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