Product Code: PLS031F
The global market for plastics recycling was valued at $47.9 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach $67.6 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% from 2025 through 2030.
The Asia-Pacific market for plastics recycling was valued at $24.4 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach $36.2 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 through 2030.
The North American market for plastics recycling was valued at $7.1 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach $9.7 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2025 through 2030.
Report Scope
This report provides an overview of the global plastics recycling market. The market is segmented based on type, technology, end-use industry, and region. The base year for this analysis is 2024, and market estimates and forecasts are provided from 2025 through 2030. The market estimates are provided in terms of revenue ($ million).
Based on type, the plastics recycling market is segmented into the following:
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE).
- Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE).
- Polypropylene (PP).
- Other plastics.
Based on technology, the plastics recycling market is segmented into the following:
Based on end-use industry, the plastics recycling market is segmented into the following:
- Packaging.
- Construction.
- Transportation.
- Textile.
- Other end-use industries.
Based on region, the plastics recycling market is segmented into the following:
- North America.
- Europe.
- Asia-Pacific.
- South America.
- Middle East and Africa.
Report Includes
- 92 data tables and 43 additional tables
- Analysis of the global markets for plastic recycling technology
- Analyses of global market trends, with market revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2028, and projected CAGRs through 2030
- Estimate of the current market size and revenue growth prospects for global market, along with a market share analysis by resin type, technology, end-use industry and region
- Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, current and emerging technologies, regulations, and future prospects for recycled plastics
- Review of the industry supply chain, using the Porter's Five Forces and PESTLE models, to analyze the prevailing micro- and macro environmental factors
- Patent review, featuring key granted and published patents
- An analysis of the industry structure, including companies' market shares, alliances, M&A activity and venture funding outlook
- Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, as well as the ESG risk ratings and practices of leading companies
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Veolia, Indorama Ventures Public Co. Ltd., Amcor plc, Plastipak Holdings Inc., Loop Industries, and revalyu
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Technological Advances and Applications
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Future Trends and Developments
- Segmental Analysis
- Regional and Emerging Markets
- Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Definition: Plastics Recycling
- Industry Scenario: Plastics Recycling
- PESTLE Analysis
- Political
- Economics
- Social
- Technological
- Environmental
- Legal
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Waste Collection and Raw Material Providers
- Recycling Processors (Manufacturers)
- Distribution and Logistics
- End Users
- Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers: High
- Bargaining Power of Buyers: Moderate
- Competition in the Industry: High
- Threat of Substitutes: Low
- Potential for New Entrants: Moderate
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Overview
- Market Drivers
- Rising Environmental Concerns and Sustainability Awareness
- Technological Advances in Plastic Recycling Processes
- Growing Demand from End Use Industries
- Market Restraints/Challenges
- High Contamination Levels in Collected Plastic Waste
- Lack of Adequate Collection and Sorting Infrastructure
- Market Opportunities
- Driving Circular Economy Growth Through Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
- Government Regulations Promoting the Circular Economy and Recycled Content Mandates
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Overview
- Emerging Technologies
- Delamination Technologies for Multi-Layer Plastics
- Food-Grade Recycling Technology
- Advanced PET Recycling Process
- Closed-Recycling Loop for Multi-Layer Packaging
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Key Highlights
- Market Analysis, by Type
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Other Plastics
- Market Analysis, by Technology
- Mechanical
- Chemical
- Market Analysis, by End-Use Industry
- Packaging
- Construction
- Transportation
- Textile
- Other End-Use Industries
- Geographic Breakdown
- Key Highlights
- Market Analysis, by Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- South America
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
- Plastics Recycling Landscape
- Key Companies Positioning
- Strategic Initiatives
Chapter 7 Sustainability in Global Plastics Recycling Market: An ESG Perspective
- Overview
- ESG Practices in the Plastics Recycling Market
- Environmental Exposure
- Social Exposure
- Governance Exposure
- Conclusion
Chapter 8 Appendix
- Methodology
- Information Sources
- Abbreviations
- References
- Company Profiles
- AMCOR PLC
- B & B PLASTICS INC.
- CUSTOM POLYMERS
- ENVISION PLASTICS
- GREENOTECHINDIA
- INDORAMA VENTURES PUBLIC CO. LTD.
- KW PLASTICS
- LOOP INDUSTRIES
- MBA POLYMERS INC.
- PLASTIPAK HOLDINGS INC.
- PLASTIC RECYCLING INC.
- REVALYU
- SERAPHIM PLASTICS
- THE SHAKTI PLASTIC INDUSTRIES
- VANDEN RECYCLING
- VEOLIA