The global plastics industry is facing a growing challenge - the need to address the environmental impact of plastic waste. As traditional waste management methods struggle to keep pace, advanced chemical recycling and dissolution technologies have emerged as a crucial solution to transform the industry towards a more sustainable, circular model. This The Global Market for Advanced Chemical Recycling 2025-2040 provides an in-depth analysis of the rapidly evolving landscape of chemical recycling and dissolution.
Report contents include:
- Market Forecasts and Capacity Projections (2025-2040)
- Detailed global and regional market size projections
- Capacity forecasts by technology type (pyrolysis, gasification, depolymerization, dissolution)
- Polymer-specific demand forecasts for PE, PP, PET, PS, Nylon, and others
- Analysis of market penetration rates and adoption curves
- Comprehensive overview of advanced chemical recycling processes
- In-depth analysis of pyrolysis (catalytic and non-catalytic)
- Gasification technologies and syngas utilization pathways
- Depolymerization methods (hydrolysis, glycolysis, methanolysis, aminolysis)
- Dissolution and solvent-based purification techniques
- Emerging technologies: hydrothermal cracking, microwave-assisted pyrolysis, plasma processes
- Carbon fiber recycling technologies and market
- Regional Market Analysis
- Industry Developments and Competitive Landscape:
- Comprehensive overview of industry news, partnerships, and acquisitions (2020-2024)
- Analysis of funding trends and investment patterns
- Profiles of 170+ companies shaping the advanced chemical recycling landscape. Companies profiled include Agilyx, APK AG, Aquafil, Carbios, Eastman, Extracthive, Fych Technologies, Garbo, gr3n SA, Hyundai Chemical Ioniqa, Itero, Licella, Mura Technology, revalyu Resources GmbH, Plastogaz SA, Plastic Energy, Polystyvert, Pyrowave, RePEaT Co., Ltd., Synova and SABIC.
- Assessment of competitive strategies and market positioning
- Value Chain Analysis:
- Detailed examination of the advanced chemical recycling value chain
- Key players at each stage: waste collection, sorting, pre-treatment, recycling, and end-use markets
- Analysis of integration strategies and emerging business models
- End-Use Markets and Applications
- Sustainability Metrics and Life Cycle Assessments:
- Comparative LCAs of advanced chemical recycling vs. mechanical recycling and virgin plastic production
- Environmental impact analysis: energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and resource efficiency
- Discussion of carbon footprint reduction potential and circular economy benefits
- Insights into recycling yields for different technologies and polymer types
- Cost structures and economies of scale in advanced recycling processes
- Market pricing trends for chemically recycled plastics and competitive positioning
- Regulatory Landscape and Policy Drivers
- Market Drivers and Challenges
This comprehensive report is an indispensable tool for:
- Plastic manufacturers and processors looking to incorporate recycled content
- Waste management companies exploring advanced recycling opportunities
- Chemical and petrochemical companies entering the circular economy space
- Technology developers and equipment manufacturers in the recycling sector
- Investors and financial institutions assessing market potential and risks
- Policymakers and regulators shaping the future of plastic waste management
- Sustainability professionals and environmental organizations tracking industry progress
- Researchers and academics studying circular economy solutions
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CLASSIFICATION OF RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1. Global production of plastics
- 3.2. The importance of plastic
- 3.3. Issues with plastics use
- 3.4. Bio-based or renewable plastics
- 3.4.1. Drop-in bio-based plastics
- 3.4.2. Novel bio-based plastics
- 3.5. Biodegradable and compostable plastics
- 3.5.1. Biodegradability
- 3.5.2. Compostability
- 3.6. Plastic pollution
- 3.7. Policy and regulations
- 3.8. The circular economy
- 3.9. Plastic recycling
- 3.9.1. Mechanical recycling
- 3.9.1.1. Closed-loop mechanical recycling
- 3.9.1.2. Open-loop mechanical recycling
- 3.9.1.3. Polymer types, use, and recovery
- 3.9.2. Advanced recycling (molecular recycling, chemical recycling)
- 3.9.2.1. Main streams of plastic waste
- 3.9.2.2. Comparison of mechanical and advanced chemical recycling
- 3.10. Life cycle assessment
4. THE ADVANCED CHEMICAL RECYCLING MARKET
- 4.1. Market drivers and trends
- 4.2. Industry news, funding and developments 2020-2024
- 4.3. Capacities
- 4.4. Global polymer demand 2022-2040, segmented by recycling technology
- 4.4.1. PE
- 4.4.2. PP
- 4.4.3. PET
- 4.4.4. PS
- 4.4.5. Nylon
- 4.4.6. Others
- 4.5. Global polymer demand 2022-2040, segmented by recycling technology, by region
- 4.5.1. Europe
- 4.5.2. North America
- 4.5.3. South America
- 4.5.4. Asia
- 4.5.5. Oceania
- 4.5.6. Africa
- 4.6. Chemically recycled plastic products
- 4.7. Market map
- 4.8. Value chain
- 4.9. Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of advanced plastics recycling processes
- 4.9.1. PE
- 4.9.2. PP
- 4.9.3. PET
- 4.10. Recycled plastic yield and cost
- 4.10.1. Plastic yield of each chemical recycling technologies
- 4.10.2. Prices
- 4.11. Market challenges
5. ADVANCED RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
- 5.1. Applications
- 5.2. Pyrolysis
- 5.2.1. Non-catalytic
- 5.2.2. Catalytic
- 5.2.2.1. Polystyrene pyrolysis
- 5.2.2.2. Pyrolysis for production of bio fuel
- 5.2.2.3. Used tires pyrolysis
- 5.2.2.3.1. Conversion to biofuel
- 5.2.2.4. Co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastic wastes
- 5.2.3. SWOT analysis
- 5.2.4. Companies and capacities
- 5.3. Gasification
- 5.3.1. Technology overview
- 5.3.1.1. Syngas conversion to methanol
- 5.3.1.2. Biomass gasification and syngas fermentation
- 5.3.1.3. Biomass gasification and syngas thermochemical conversion
- 5.3.2. SWOT analysis
- 5.3.3. Companies and capacities (current and planned)
- 5.4. Dissolution
- 5.4.1. Technology overview
- 5.4.2. SWOT analysis
- 5.4.3. Companies and capacities (current and planned)
- 5.5. Depolymerisation
- 5.5.1. Hydrolysis
- 5.5.1.1. Technology overview
- 5.5.1.2. SWOT analysis
- 5.5.2. Enzymolysis
- 5.5.2.1. Technology overview
- 5.5.2.2. SWOT analysis
- 5.5.3. Methanolysis
- 5.5.3.1. Technology overview
- 5.5.3.2. SWOT analysis
- 5.5.4. Glycolysis
- 5.5.4.1. Technology overview
- 5.5.4.2. SWOT analysis
- 5.5.5. Aminolysis
- 5.5.5.1. Technology overview
- 5.5.5.2. SWOT analysis
- 5.5.6. Companies and capacities (current and planned)
- 5.6. Other advanced chemical recycling technologies
- 5.6.1. Hydrothermal cracking
- 5.6.2. Pyrolysis with in-line reforming
- 5.6.3. Microwave-assisted pyrolysis
- 5.6.4. Plasma pyrolysis
- 5.6.5. Plasma gasification
- 5.6.6. Supercritical fluids
- 5.6.7. Carbon fiber recycling
- 5.6.7.1. Processes
- 5.6.7.2. Companies
- 5.7. Advanced recycling of thermoset materials
- 5.7.1. Thermal recycling
- 5.7.1.1. Energy Recovery Combustion
- 5.7.1.2. Anaerobic Digestion
- 5.7.1.3. Pyrolysis Processing
- 5.7.1.4. Microwave Pyrolysis
- 5.7.2. Solvolysis
- 5.7.3. Catalyzed Glycolysis
- 5.7.4. Alcoholysis and Hydrolysis
- 5.7.5. Ionic liquids
- 5.7.6. Supercritical fluids
- 5.7.7. Plasma
- 5.7.8. Companies
6. COMPANY PROFILES (170 company profiles)
7. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
8. REFERENCES