Recycled Plastics Market Summary
The global recycled plastics market size was estimated at USD 60.76 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 132.33 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2026 to 2033. The increasing consumption of plastic in the production of lightweight components, which are utilized in various industries such as building & construction, automotive, electrical & electronics, and others, is expected to drive the growth of recycled plastics demand over the forecast period.
The growth of the construction industry in emerging economies, such as Brazil, China, India, and Mexico, is expected to drive demand for recycled plastics in the manufacturing of components like insulation, fixtures, structural lumber, windows, fences, and other materials over the forecast period.
The growth of recycled plastic in the building & construction market can be attributed to increased foreign investment in these countries' construction industry, owing to the easing of FDI norms and requirements for the redevelopment of public and industrial infrastructure.
Global Recycled Plastics Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global recycled plastics market report based on the product, source, application, and region:
- Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Polyethylene
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Polypropylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Polystyrene
- Other Products
- Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Plastic Bottles
- Plastic Films
- Polymer Foam
- Other Sources
- Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Building & Construction
- Packaging
- Electrical & Electronics
- Textiles
- Automotive
- Other Applications
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Southeast Asia
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Central & South America
- Middle East & Africa
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 Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market summary
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Global Plastics Market
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.2. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.4. Technology Overview
- 3.5. Regulatory Framework
- 3.6. Market Dynamics
- 3.6.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.6.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.7. Business Environment Analysis: Recycled plastics Market
- 3.7.1. Industry Analysis - Porter's
- 3.7.1.1. Supplier Power
- 3.7.1.2. Buyer Power
- 3.7.1.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.7.1.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.7.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.7.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.7.2.1. Political Landscape
- 3.7.2.2. Environmental Landscape
- 3.7.2.3. Social Landscape
- 3.7.2.4. Technology Landscape
- 3.7.2.5. Economic Landscape
- 3.7.2.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Recycled Plastics Market: Product Industry Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Product industry movement analysis & market share, 2025 & 2033
- 4.2. Polyethylene
- 4.2.1. Global recycled plastics market, in polyethylene estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3. Polyethylene Terephthalate
- 4.3.1. Global recycled plastics market, in polyethylene terephthalate estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.4. Polypropylene
- 4.4.1. Global recycled plastics market, in polypropylene estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.5. Polyvinyl Chloride
- 4.5.1. Global recycled plastics market, in polyvinyl chloride estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.6. Polystyrene
- 4.6.1. Global recycled plastics market, in polystyrene estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.7. Others
- 4.7.1. Global recycled plastics market, in others estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Recycled Plastics Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Source movement analysis & market share, 2025 & 2033
- 5.2. Plastic Bottles
- 5.2.1. Global recycled plastics market, in plastic bottles estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.3. Plastic Films
- 5.3.1. Global recycled plastics market, in plastic films estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.4. Polymer Foam
- 5.4.1. Global recycled plastics market, in polymer foam estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.5. Others
- 5.5.1. Global recycled plastics market, in other estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Recycled Plastics Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Application movement analysis & market share, 2025 & 2033
- 6.2. Building & Construction
- 6.2.1. Global recycled plastics market, in building & construction estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.3. Packaging
- 6.3.1. Global recycled plastics market, in packaging estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4. Electrical & Electronics
- 6.4.1. Global recycled plastics market, in electrical & electronics estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.5. Textiles
- 6.5.1. Global recycled plastics market, in textiles estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.6. Automotive
- 6.6.1. Global recycled plastics market, in automotive estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.7. Others
- 6.7.1. Global recycled plastics market, in others estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Recycled plastics Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Regional movement analysis & market share, 2025 & 2033
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. North America Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.2. North America Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.3. North America Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.4. North America Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5. U.S.
- 7.2.5.1.1. U.S. Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.1.2. U.S. Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.1.3. U.S. Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.5.1.4. U.S. Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6. Canada
- 7.2.6.1.1. Canada Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.1.2. Canada Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.1.3. Canada Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.6.1.4. Canada Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7. Mexico
- 7.2.7.1.1. Mexico Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.1.2. Mexico Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.1.3. Mexico Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.7.1.4. Mexico Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Europe Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Europe Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Europe Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Europe Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. Germany
- 7.3.5.1.1. Germany Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.1.2. Germany Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.1.3. Germany Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.1.4. Germany Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. UK
- 7.3.6.1.1. UK Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.1.2. UK Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.1.3. UK Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.1.4. UK Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7. France
- 7.3.7.1.1. France Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.1.2. France Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.1.3. France Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.1.4. France Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8. Italy
- 7.3.8.1.1. Italy Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.1.2. Italy Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.1.3. Italy Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.8.1.4. Italy Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4. Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Asia Pacific Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Asia Pacific Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Asia Pacific Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. China
- 7.4.5.1.1. China Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.1.2. China Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.1.3. China Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.1.4. China Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. India
- 7.4.6.1.1. India Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.1.2. India Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.1.3. India Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.1.4. India Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. Japan
- 7.4.7.1.1. Japan Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.1.2. Japan Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.1.3. Japan Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.1.4. Japan Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5. Southeast Asia
- 7.5.1. Southeast Asia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Southeast Asia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Southeast Asia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Southeast Asia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. Malaysia
- 7.5.5.1.1. Malaysia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.1.2. Malaysia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.1.3. Malaysia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.1.4. Malaysia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Indonesia
- 7.5.6.1.1. Indonesia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.1.2. Indonesia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.1.3. Indonesia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.1.4. Indonesia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.7. Thailand
- 7.5.7.1.1. Thailand Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.7.1.2. Thailand Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.7.1.3. Thailand Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.7.1.4. Thailand Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6. Central & South America
- 7.6.1. Central & South America Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Central & South America Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Central & South America Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Central & South America Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. Brazil
- 7.6.5.1.1. Brazil Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.1.2. Brazil Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.1.3. Brazil Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.1.4. Brazil Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7. Middle East & Africa
- 7.7.1. Middle East & Africa Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Middle East & Africa Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. Middle East & Africa Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.4. Middle East & Africa Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.5. Saudi Arabia
- 7.7.5.1.1. Saudi Arabia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.5.1.2. Saudi Arabia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by product, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.5.1.3. Saudi Arabia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by source, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.5.1.4. Saudi Arabia Recycled plastics market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on The Industry
- 8.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, Emerging players)
- 8.3. Vendor Landscape
- 8.3.1. List of key Distributors and Channel Partners
- 8.3.2. Key Potential Customers
- 8.4. Public Companies
- 8.4.1. Company Market Position Analysis
- 8.4.2. Competitive Dashboard Analysis
- 8.5. Private Companies
- 8.5.1. List of Key Emerging Companies/Technology Disruptors/Innovators
- 8.5.2. Geographical Presence
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
- 9.1. REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Type Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.2. Biffa
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Type Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.3. Stericycle
- 9.3.1. Company overview
- 9.3.2. Financial performance
- 9.3.3. Type benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.4. Republic Services, Inc.
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Type Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.5. WM Intellectual Property Holdings, L.L.C.
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Type Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6. Veolia
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Type Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.7. Shell International B.V.
- 9.7.1. Company overview
- 9.7.2. Financial performance
- 9.7.3. Type benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.8. Waste Connections
- 9.8.1. Company overview
- 9.8.2. Financial performance
- 9.8.3. Type benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.9. CLEAN HARBORS, INC.
- 9.9.1. Company overview
- 9.9.2. Financial performance
- 9.9.3. Type benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.10. Covestro AG
- 9.10.1. Company overview
- 9.10.2. Financial performance
- 9.10.3. Type benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives