Product Code: GVR-4-68040-601-3
Recycled Polyolefin Market Growth & Trends:
The global recycled polyolefin market size is anticipated to reach USD 100.94 billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The recycled polyolefin market has emerged as a cornerstone of today's circular economy, transforming post-consumer and industrial waste streams into high-value engineering resins.
Derived primarily from HDPE, LDPE and polypropylene scrap, these recycled materials offer a versatile blend of mechanical strength, chemical resistance and cost efficiency. Their applications span rigid and flexible packaging, automotive interior components, construction membranes and agricultural films, enabling brand owners and OEMs to meet both performance requirements and sustainability targets without compromising on product integrity.
A key growth driver is the convergence of regulatory mandates and corporate sustainability agendas, which has elevated recycled polyolefins from niche materials to strategic procurement assets. Stricter recycled-content thresholds in packaging regulations, coupled with voluntary net-zero pledges by multinational manufacturers, are forcing supply chains to secure reliable recyclate sources. At the same time, breakthroughs in advanced sorting, decontamination and compatibilization technologies have enhanced the quality and consistency of recycled polyolefins, making them an increasingly attractive alternative to virgin feedstocks in high-performance applications.
The market players are focusing on various strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations. For instance, in March 2025, GCR Sustainable Plastic Solutions started operations at its new polyolefin recycling plant near Barcelona, Spain, after six years of development. The facility, one of the largest in Europe, can recycle over 130,000 tons of plastics per year and uses advanced technology to produce high-purity recycled materials.
Recycled Polyolefin Market Report Highlights:
- Based on product type, the LDPE immersion segment accounted for the largest share of 34.28% of the market in 2024.
- Based on source, plastic bottles accounted for the largest share of 41.37% market size in 2024.
- Based on application, food packaging accounted for the largest share of 36.64% market size in 2024.
- Asia Pacific dominated the Recycled Polyolefin Market. Asia Pacific governments are rolling out targeted subsidies and tax incentives to accelerate the build-out of recycling infrastructure, boosting regional recycled polyolefin capacity.
- China was the leading the Recycled Polyolefin Market in the Asia Pacific region and captured around 45% of the revenue market share in 2024 in this region.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Insights
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Recycled Polyolefin Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
- 3.3.2. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
- 3.4. Technology Overview
- 3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
- 3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2018 to 2030
- 3.5. Sustainability Trends
- 3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
- 3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2018 to 2030 (USD/kg)
- 3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
- 3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
- 3.7. Regulatory Framework
- 3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
- 3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
- 3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.8. Market Dynamics
- 3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.8.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.9. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.9.1. Supplier Power
- 3.9.2. Buyer Power
- 3.9.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
- 3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.10. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.10.1. Political Landscape
- 3.10.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.10.3. Social Landscape
- 3.10.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.10.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Recycled Polyolefin Market: Product Type Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 4.1. Recycled Polyolefin Market: Product Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 4.1.1. Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- 4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.2. High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- 4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.3. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- 4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.4. Polypropylene
- 4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.5. Other Product Types
- 4.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. Recycled Polyolefin Market: Source Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 5.1. Recycled Polyolefin Market: Source Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 5.1.1. Plastic Bottles
- 5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.1.2. Plastic Films
- 5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.1.3. Polymer Foam
- 5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.1.4. Other Source
- 5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Recycled Polyolefin Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 6.1. Recycled Polyolefin Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 6.1.1. Food Packaging
- 6.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.1.2. Construction
- 6.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.1.3. Automotive
- 6.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.1.4. Non-food Packaging
- 6.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.1.5. Other Applications
- 6.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 7. Recycled Polyolefin Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 7.1. Regional Snapshot
- 7.2. Recycled Polyolefin Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.5. U.S.
- 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.6. Canada
- 7.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.7. Mexico
- 7.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4. Europe
- 7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5. UK
- 7.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6. Germany
- 7.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7. France
- 7.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8. Italy
- 7.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9. Spain
- 7.4.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5. Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5. China
- 7.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6. India
- 7.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7. Japan
- 7.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8. South Korea
- 7.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9. Australia
- 7.5.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6. Latin America
- 7.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.5. Brazil
- 7.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.6. Argentina
- 7.6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7. Middle East & Africa
- 7.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.5. Saudi Arabia
- 7.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.6. South Africa
- 7.7.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Vendor Landscape
- 8.2.1. Company categorization
- 8.2.2. List of Key Distributors and channel Partners
- 8.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
- 8.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 8.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
- 8.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
- 8.3.3. Strategy Mapping
- 8.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
- 8.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 8.4.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 8.4.3.1. LyondellBasell
- 8.4.3.2. SABIC
- 8.4.3.3. Dow
- 8.4.3.4. INEOS
- 8.4.3.5. Borealis
- 8.4.3.6. GCR
- 8.4.3.7. Omya International AG
- 8.4.3.8. Pashupati Group