Report Description

Global Plastic Recycling Market is projected to grow at an impressive rate through 2028 due to growing environmental concerns. In 2021, the total consumption of plastic in India amounted to approximately 18 million tonnes.

Plastic can contribute to environmental pollution and litter. These impacts may endanger both people and the environment. Additionally, if plastic is used correctly, it might be a good use of resources instead of manufacturing new ones. Therefore, it makes sense to recycle and reuse plastic to reduce waste. Recycling plastic involves collecting used plastic waste and turning it into functional plastic items. The plastic recycling market includes different types of plastic materials such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), and others. Approximately trillion pounds of plastic are produced and used globally. This huge volume of plastic is recycled to guarantee that it is not wasted. As an alternative, you might reprocess the raw materials to create new goods. As per recent studies, if the business continues in usual manner for virgin plastic, 7.7 billion metric tonnes of plastic are expected to be improperly disposed of, burned, or released into the environment, between now and 2040.

The plastic recycling industry is increasing concern about plastic waste and its impact on the environment. With millions of tons of plastic waste being generated each year, there is a growing awareness of the need to recycle and reuse plastic materials. This has led to increased demand for recycled plastic products, which is driving the growth of the industry. Action must be taken to minimize plastic manufacturing, primarily through innovation, better product design, and the creation of ecologically friendly alternatives, as well as initiatives to enhance waste management and boost recycling. Reducing pollution will require international cooperation by recycling plastic. Governments around the world are also implementing regulations and policies to reduce plastic waste. For example, the European Union has set a target of recycling 55% of all plastic waste by 2030. This has created opportunities for the plastic recycling industry to expand and innovate.


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Revolutionary Technical Advancement for Sustainable Development

Most plastics used today are virgin or produced from gas or crude oil. From 2000 to 2019, there has been a four-fold rise in the amount of recycled, or secondary, plastics produced globally, yet this still accounts for only 6% of all plastics produced. More efforts are required to create a distinct and well-diversified market for recycled plastics which could be considered as the substitute market for virgin plastic. It could be done by investing in an improvement in recycling technologies and setting recycling targets which will reflect more demand for recycled plastic making it more competitive and profitable. Technological advancements are also driving the growth of the plastic recycling industry. New technologies are being developed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recycling process. For example, chemical recycling technologies can break down plastic waste into its chemical components, allowing for the creation of new products. According to recent studies, only 9% of plastic waste is recycled (15% is collected for recycling, but 40% is disposed of as residue). Another 19% is incinerated, 50% ends up in landfill, and 22% evades waste management systems and goes into uncontrolled dumpsites, is burned in open pits, or ends up in terrestrial or aquatic environments, especially in poorer countries. There is a growing emphasis on circular economy principles, which aim to reduce waste and create a closed-loop system for materials and resources. This shift is driving the growth of the plastic recycling industry, as more companies seek to incorporate recycled materials into their products.

Recent Developments

  • In November 2022, LyondellBasell announced to build of an advanced recycling plant at Wesseling, Germany, site. This will be in collaboration with Moretec Technology, and this commercial-scale advanced recycling plant will convert pre-treated plastic waste into feedstock for new plastic production.
  • In June 2021, L'Oréal announced the creation of the first cosmetic bottle made entirely of recycled plastic using Carbios' enzymatic technology and plans to begin mass-producing the bottles based on this game-changing invention in 2025. The first brand in the group to introduce a product in this futuristic bottle would be Biotherm.
  • In January 2018, China implemented its "National Sword" policy, which banned the import of 24 types of solid waste, including plastic waste. This policy had a significant impact on the global plastic recycling industry, as China had been the world's largest importer of plastic waste. As a result, other countries had to find new ways to process their plastic waste.
  • Coca-Cola has announced that it will be using 50% recycled plastic in all of its bottles by 2030, while nestle has committed to using 100% recyclable or reusable packaging by 2025.
  • Several furniture companies have launched lines of furniture made from recycled plastic. For example, Emeco has launched a line of chairs made from 75% recycled polypropylene, while EcoBirdy has launched a line of children's furniture made from 100% recycled plastic.
  • Several clothing brands have launched sustainable clothing lines made from recycled plastic. For example, Adidas has launched a line of shoes made from recycled ocean plastic, while H&M has launched a line of clothing made from recycled polyester.
  • In North America, the plastic recycling capacity has also been growing steadily. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that the country recycled over 3.02 million tons of plastics in 2018.

Market Segmentation

Global Plastic Recycling market is segmented by type, source, method, and by end-user. Based on type, the market is divided into polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), and others. Based on source, the market is segmented into bottles, films, fibers, foams, and others. Based on the method, the market is segmented into thermal, chemical, mechanical, and landfill. Based on end users, the market is segmented into packaging, building & construction, textile, automotive, electrical & electronics, and others.

Market players

Veolia Environment S.A., Suez SA, BASF SE, B. Schoenberg & Co., Inc., KW Plastics, Republic Services, Inc., Waste Connections, Clean Harbors, Inc., Covestro AG, WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C are some of the key market players.

Attribute

Details

Base Year

2022

Historic Data

2018 – 2021

Estimated Year

2023

Forecast Period

2024 – 2028

Quantitative Units

Revenue in USD Million, Volume in metric tons, and CAGR for 2018-2022 and 2023-2028

Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Volume Forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments Covered

Type

Source

Method

End-User

Regional scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; South America; Middle East & Africa

Country scope

United States, Canada, Mexico; China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia; Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain; Brazil, Argentina, Colombia; South Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt.

Key companies profiled

Veolia Environment S.A., Suez SA, BASF SE, B. Schoenberg & Co., Inc., KW Plastics, Republic Services, Inc., Waste Connections, Clean Harbors, Inc., Covestro AG, WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C

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Report Scope:

In this report, Global Plastic Recycling Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • Plastic Recycling Market, By Type:
    • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
    • Polyethylene (PE)
    • Polypropylene (PP)
    • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
    • Polystyrene (PS)
    • Others
  • Plastic Recycling Market, By Source:
    • Bottles
    • Films
    • Fibers
    • Foams
    • Others
  • Plastic Recycling Market, By Method:
    • Thermal
    • Chemical
    • Mechanical
    • Landfill
  • Plastic Recycling Market, By End-User:
    • Packaging
    • Building & Construction
    • Textile
    • Automotive
    • Electrical & Electronics
    • Others
  • Plastic Recycling Market, By Region:
    • North America
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • France
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
      • Spain
    • Asia-Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Australia
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Colombia
    • Middle East & Africa

§  South Africa

§  Saudi Arabia

§  UAE

§  Turkey

§  Egypt

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies in Global Plastic Recycling Market.

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Company Information

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Table of content

1.    Product Overview

1.1.  Market Definition

1.2.  Scope of the Market

1.2.1.     Markets Covered

1.2.2.     Years Considered for Study

1.2.3.     Key Market Segmentations

2.    Research Methodology

2.1.  Objective of the Study

2.2.  Baseline Methodology

2.3.  Key Industry Partners

2.4.  Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5.  Forecasting Methodology

2.6.  Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7.  Assumptions and Limitations

3.    Executive Summary

3.1.  Overview of the Market

3.2.  Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3.  Overview of Key Market Players

3.4.  Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5.  Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4.    Voice of Customer

5.    Global Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

5.1.  Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1.     By Value & Volume

5.2.  Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1.    By Type (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS) and Others)

5.2.2.     By Source (Bottles, Films, Fibers, Foams and Others)

5.2.3.     By Method (Thermal, Chemical, Mechanical, Landfill)

5.2.4.    By End-User (Packaging, Building & Construction, Textile, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics and Others)

5.2.5.    By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa)

5.2.6.    By Company (2022)

5.3.  Market Map

5.3.1.     By Type

5.3.2.     By Source

5.3.3.     By Method

5.3.4.     By End-User

5.3.5.     By Region

6.    North America Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

6.1.1.     By Value & Volume

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.     By Type

6.2.2.     By Source

6.2.3.     By Method

6.2.4.     By End-User

6.2.5.     By Country

6.3.  North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1.     United States Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

6.3.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

6.3.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1.             By Type

6.3.1.2.2.             By Source

6.3.1.2.3.             By Method

6.3.1.2.4.             By End-User

6.3.1.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

6.3.2.     Mexico Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

6.3.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

6.3.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1.             By Type

6.3.2.2.2.             By Source

6.3.2.2.3.             By Method

6.3.2.2.4.             By End-User

6.3.2.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

6.3.3.     Canada Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

6.3.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

6.3.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1.             By Type

6.3.3.2.2.             By Source

6.3.3.2.3.             By Method

6.3.3.2.4.             By End-User

6.3.3.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

7.    Europe Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

7.1.1.     By Value & Volume

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.     By Type

7.2.2.     By Source

7.2.3.     By Method

7.2.4.     By End-User

7.2.5.     By Country

7.3.  Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1.     France Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

7.3.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.3.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1.             By Type

7.3.1.2.2.             By Source

7.3.1.2.3.             By Method

7.3.1.2.4.             By End-User

7.3.1.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

7.3.2.     Germany Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

7.3.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.3.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1.             By Type

7.3.2.2.2.             By Source

7.3.2.2.3.             By Method

7.3.2.2.4.             By End-User

7.3.2.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

7.3.3.     United Kingdom Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

7.3.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.3.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1.             By Type

7.3.3.2.2.             By Source

7.3.3.2.3.             By Method

7.3.3.2.4.             By End-User

7.3.3.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

7.3.4.     Italy Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

7.3.4.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.3.4.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1.             By Type

7.3.4.2.2.             By Source

7.3.4.2.3.             By Method

7.3.4.2.4.             By End-User

7.3.4.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

7.3.5.     Spain Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

7.3.5.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.3.5.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1.             By Type

7.3.5.2.2.             By Source

7.3.5.2.3.             By Method

7.3.5.2.4.             By End-User

7.3.5.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

8.    Asia-Pacific Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

8.1.1.     By Value & Volume

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.     By Type

8.2.2.     By Source

8.2.3.     By Method

8.2.4.     By End-User

8.2.5.     By Country

8.3.  Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1.     China Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

8.3.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.3.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1.             By Type

8.3.1.2.2.             By Source

8.3.1.2.3.             By Method

8.3.1.2.4.             By End-User

8.3.1.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

8.3.2.     India Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

8.3.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.3.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1.             By Type

8.3.2.2.2.             By Source

8.3.2.2.3.             By Method

8.3.2.2.4.             By End-User

8.3.2.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

8.3.3.     Japan Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

8.3.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.3.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1.             By Type

8.3.3.2.2.             By Source

8.3.3.2.3.             By Method

8.3.3.2.4.             By End-User

8.3.3.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

8.3.4.     South Korea Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

8.3.4.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.3.4.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1.             By Type

8.3.4.2.2.             By Source

8.3.4.2.3.             By Method

8.3.4.2.4.             By End-User

8.3.4.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

8.3.5.     Australia Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

8.3.5.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.3.5.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1.             By Type

8.3.5.2.2.             By Source

8.3.5.2.3.             By Method

8.3.5.2.4.             By End-User

8.3.5.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

9.    South America Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

9.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

9.1.1.     By Value & Volume

9.2.  Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.     By Type

9.2.2.     By Source

9.2.3.     By Method

9.2.4.     By End-User

9.2.5.     By Country

9.3.  South America: Country Analysis

9.3.1.     Brazil Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

9.3.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.3.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1.             By Type

9.3.1.2.2.             By Source

9.3.1.2.3.             By Method

9.3.1.2.4.             By End-User

9.3.1.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

9.3.2.     Argentina Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

9.3.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.3.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1.             By Type

9.3.2.2.2.             By Source

9.3.2.2.3.             By Method

9.3.2.2.4.             By End-User

9.3.2.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

9.3.3.     Colombia Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

9.3.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.3.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1.             By Type

9.3.3.2.2.             By Source

9.3.3.2.3.             By Method

9.3.3.2.4.             By End-User

9.3.3.3.         List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

10.  Middle East and Africa Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

10.1.              Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1.  By Value & Volume

10.2.              Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.  By Type

10.2.2.  By Source

10.2.3.  By Method

10.2.4.  By End-User

10.2.5.  By Country

10.3.              MEA: Country Analysis

10.3.1.  South Africa Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

10.3.1.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.3.1.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1.           By Type

10.3.1.2.2.           By Source

10.3.1.2.3.           By Method

10.3.1.2.4.           By End-User

10.3.1.3.      List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

10.3.2.  Saudi Arabia Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

10.3.2.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.3.2.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1.           By Type

10.3.2.2.2.           By Source

10.3.2.2.3.           By Method

10.3.2.2.4.           By End-User

10.3.2.3.      List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

10.3.3.  UAE Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

10.3.3.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.3.3.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1.           By Type

10.3.3.2.2.           By Source

10.3.3.2.3.           By Method

10.3.3.2.4.           By End-User

10.3.3.3.      List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

10.3.4.  Turkey Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

10.3.4.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.3.4.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.3.4.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.3.4.2.1.           By Type

10.3.4.2.2.           By Source

10.3.4.2.3.           By Method

10.3.4.2.4.           By End-User

10.3.4.3.      List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

10.3.5.  Egypt Plastic Recycling Market Outlook

10.3.5.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.3.5.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.3.5.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.3.5.2.1.           By Type

10.3.5.2.2.           By Source

10.3.5.2.3.           By Method

10.3.5.2.4.           By End-User

10.3.5.3.      List of Recyclers/Plastic Waste Managers (Up to 10)

11.  Market Dynamics

11.1.              Drivers

11.2.              Challenges       

12.  Market Trends & Developments

12.1.              Merger & Acquisition

12.2.              Product Launches

12.3.              Recent Developments

13.  Porters Five Forces Analysis

13.1.              Competition in the Industry

13.2.              Potential of New Entrants

13.3.              Power of Suppliers

13.4.              Power of Customers

13.5.              Threat of Substitute Products

14.  Competitive Landscape

14.1.              Business Overview

14.2.              Company Snapshot

14.3.              Products & Services

14.4.              Financials (As Reported)

14.5.              Recent Developments

14.6.              SWOT Analysis

14.6.1.  Veolia Environment S.A.

14.6.2.  Suez SA

14.6.3.  BASF SE

14.6.4.  B. Schoenberg & Co., Inc.

14.6.5.  KW Plastics

14.6.6.  Republic Services, Inc.

14.6.7.  Waste Connections

14.6.8.  Clean Harbors, Inc.

14.6.9.  Covestro AG

14.6.10.  WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C

15.  Strategic Recommendations

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Frequently asked questions

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Based on End User, the market is segmented into packaging, building & construction, textile, automotive, electrical & electronics and others

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Veolia Environment S.A., Suez SA, BASF SE, B. Schoenberg & Co., Inc., KW Plastics, Republic Services, Inc., Waste Connections, Clean Harbors, Inc., Covestro AG, WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C. are the key players operating in the Global Plastic Recycling Market.

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Based on type, the market is divided into polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS) and others. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is dominating among others.

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Asia-Pacific is the largest market for Plastic Recycling. Moreover, the governments of various countries in Asia Pacific are supporting major players which are working towards advancement of Plastic Recycling.

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Press Release

Plastic Recycling Market to Surpass $ 110 Billion by 2025

Nov, 2020

Rising awareness about the pollution caused by plastics and government initiatives to reduce plastic waste is driving the market through the forecast period.