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Recycled Plastics Market By Type, By Application and By Geography - Global Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, Trends, and Forecast up to 2025

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  • 115 Pages
  • November 2019
  • Region: Global
  • IHR Insights
  • ID: 4866497
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Overview
The boon of plastic turned to bane with the nuisance of irresponsible waste management. While the usage of plastic has increased to more than 300 million tons per year, the recycling of the same, even with dedicated efforts from various stakeholders, has been hovering around 10% of it. Low crude oil prices, resulting lower virgin polymer prices, have made recycled plastics less attractive. With no significant improvement in waste collection, sorting, and recycling technologies, the market for recycled plastics has faced relative lacklustre in the past five years.

According to the author, the global recycled plastics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period to reach a value of $66.73 billion by 2025. Regulatory changes by the European Union and China are expected to lead the market growth in the next five years; to be adopted by the US in later stage. Among applications, bottling is expected to maintain its dominance, while films is expected to witness relatively higher growth.

Research Methodology
The recycled plastics market has been analyzed by utilizing the optimum combination of secondary sources and in-house methodology, along with an irreplaceable blend of primary insights. The real-time assessment of the market is an integral part of our market sizing and forecasting methodology. Our industry experts and panel of primary participants have helped in compiling relevant aspects with realistic parametric estimations for a comprehensive study. The participation share of different categories of primary participants is given below:

Key Market Insights
Traditionally, the recycled plastic was used in low-value applications wherein contaminated recycled pellets of mixed plastic were used. However, with increased investment in waste collection, sorting, and recycling technologies, it was possible to recycle plastic to near virgin purity, thus opening up the market for high-value applications, competing with virgin polymers. Globally, the US leads the market with the highest per capita consumption and collection of waste plastic, paving the way for the largest recycled plastics market. On the other hand, the Chinese market has been witnessing sweeping changes driven by regulatory hard hand of banning contaminated plastic import and forcing the domestic recyclers to either redirect their resources towards domestic waste management or abandon the business. It is too early to comment on the results of such changes; however, the change is directed with the aim of developing environment-friendly image for the Chinese chemical sector. On the third front, the European Union circular economy legislation will push the recycled plastic demand via setting minimum recycled content limits for the plastic packaging industry. The efforts are to create enough demand for recyclers to develop more competitive business opportunities to attract corporate's and pushing technological breakthroughs.

Among applications, bottles has been the leading segment with most of the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) moving across the industrial supply chain. The beverage consumer brands, such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, have been taking initiatives to coordinate with recyclers via establishing collection & sorting channels along with creating demand for recycled PET. Further, the consumer brands with polypropylene (PP) bottles have also been opening up towards packaged bottles with recycled content, enabling a higher contribution from bottles. Films, the second largest segment, are largely used for secondary packaging applications where they do not come in direct contact with consumables.

The study of the global recycled plastics market provides the market size information and industry trends along with the parameters and factors impacting it in both short- and long-term. The study also covers the competitive scenario of the market with respect to major players with their branding strategies and differentiating factors among others. The study ensures a 360° view, bringing out the complete key insights of the industry. These insights help the business decision-makers to make better business plans and informed decisions for the future business. In addition, the study helps venture capitalists and investment professionals in understanding the companies better and take informed decisions.

The competitive scenario is very fragmented, with a large number of players competing in almost all segments. The real competition of the recyclers is not among each other, but with the virgin polymer producers. Costly waste collection, sorting, and cleaning are the biggest challenges limiting the feedstock availability for plastic recyclers. Increased competitive advantage against virgin plastic is expected to attract more players, creating opportunity for technological development and overall market growth. Few of the prominent players in the global recycled plastics market are Suez S.A., MBA Polymers, Inc., KW Plastics Recycling, B. Schoenberg & Co., Inc., Waste Management, Inc., Merlin Plastics Supply, Inc., B&B Plastics, and Green Line Polymers among others

Report Scope:
  • Types
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
  • Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polystyrene (PS)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Others (Polyamide; Linear Low-density Polyethylene; Silicone Rubber, etc.)
  • Applications
  • Bottles
  • Films
  • Fibres
  • Foams
  • Others (Fillers, Construction, etc.)
  • Regions
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Latin America
  • Industry outlook: Market trends, drivers, restraints, and opportunities

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary
1.1 Transforming Europe & Emerging Asia to Challenge Leader North America
1.2 Bottles to Remain Preferential Application Segment
2 Market Positioning
2.1 Industry Snapshot
2.1.1 Industry Overview
2.1.2 Key Trends
2.2 Related Markets
3 Market Outlook
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Need for Recycling
3.1.2 Industry Dynamics for Plastic Recycling
3.2 Value Chain Analysis
3.3 Market Segmentation
4 Market Characteristics
4.1 PESTLE Analysis
4.2 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.3 Market Dynamics
4.3.1 Drivers
4.3.1.1 Changing regulatory requirements globally
4.3.1.2 Growing consumer awareness & changing preferences
4.3.1.3 Technological advancements enabling newer options
4.3.2 Restraints
4.3.2.1 Costlier waste collection and sorting, limiting market growth
4.3.2.2 Technical limitations limiting the cost-effective production for high value applications
4.3.3 Opportunities
4.3.3.1 Changing policies enabling higher potential market
4.3.3.2 Ballooning R&D investment with the entry of cash-rich companies
4.3.4 DRO – Impact Analysis
4.4 Patent Analysis
5 Recycled Plastics Market, By Type
5.1 Overview
5.2 Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate
5.3 Recycled High-density Polyethylene
5.4 Recycled Low-density Polyethylene
5.5 Recycled Polypropylene
5.6 Recycled Polystyrene
5.7 Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride
6 Recycled Plastics Market, By Application
6.1 Overview
6.2 Bottles
6.3 Films
6.4 Fibers
6.5 Foams
7 Recycled Plastics Market, By Geography
7.1 Overview
7.2 Asia Pacific
7.2.1 Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market, By Country
7.2.2 Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market, By Type
7.2.3 Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market, By Application
7.3 North America
7.3.1 North America Recycled Plastics Market, By Country
7.3.2 North America Recycled Plastics Market, By Type
7.3.3 North America Recycled Plastics Market, By Application
7.4 Europe
7.4.1 Europe Recycled Plastics Market, By Country
7.4.2 Europe Recycled Plastics Market, By Type
7.4.3 Europe Recycled Plastics Market, By Application
7.5 Middle East & Africa
7.5.1 Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market, By Country
7.5.2 Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market, By Type
7.5.3 Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market, By Application
7.6 Latin America
7.6.1 Latin America Recycled Plastics Market, By Country
7.6.2 Latin America Recycled Plastics Market, By Type
7.6.3 Latin America Recycled Plastics Market, By Application
8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 Competitive Regional Exposure Analysis
8.2 Comparative SWOT Analysis
9 Vendors Profile
9.1 MBA Polymers
9.1.1 Analyst Opinion
9.1.2 Business Analysis
9.1.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.1.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.1.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.2 SUEZ Environment S.A.
9.2.1 Analyst Opinion
9.2.2 Business Analysis
9.2.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.2.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.2.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.3 KW Plastics Recycling
9.3.1 Analyst Opinion
9.3.2 Business Analysis
9.3.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.3.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.3.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.4 B. Schoenberg & Co. Inc.
9.4.1 Analyst Opinion
9.4.2 Business Analysis
9.4.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.4.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.4.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.5 Waste Management Inc.
9.5.1 Analyst Opinion
9.5.2 Business Analysis
9.5.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.5.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.5.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.6 Merlin Plastics Supply Inc.
9.6.1 Analyst Opinion
9.6.2 Business Analysis
9.6.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.6.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.6.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.7 B&B Plastics
9.7.1 Analyst Opinion
9.7.2 Business Analysis
9.7.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.7.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.7.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.8 Green Line Polymers
9.8.1 Analyst Opinion
9.8.2 Business Analysis
9.8.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.8.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.8.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.9 Clean Tech Inc.
9.9.1 Analyst Opinion
9.9.2 Business Analysis
9.9.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.9.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.9.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.10 Custom Polymers Inc.
9.10.1 Analyst Opinion
9.10.2 Business Analysis
9.10.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.10.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.10.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
9.11 Greenpath Recovery Inc.
9.11.1 Analyst Opinion
9.11.2 Business Analysis
9.11.2.1 Strategic Snapshot
9.11.2.2 Business Impact Analysis
9.11.2.3 Product/Service Portfolio
10 Companies to Watch for
10.1 China Forestry Group Corporation
10.1.1 Overview
10.1.2 Strategic Partnerships and Recycled PP with Virgin-like Properties, Opening New Dimensions
11 Annexure
11.1 Report Scope
11.2 Market Definition
11.3 Research Methodology
11.3.1 Data Collation & in-house Estimation
11.3.2 Market Triangulation
11.3.3 Forecasting
11.4 Study Declarations
11.5 Report Assumptions
11.6 Stakeholders
11.7 Abbreviations
List of Tables
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Type, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled High-Density Polyethylene Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled High-Density Polyethylene Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Polypropylene Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Polypropylene Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Polystyrene Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Polystyrene Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Application, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Bottles Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Bottles Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market For Films Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market For Films Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Fibers Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Fibers Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Foams Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Foams Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Type, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Application, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Type, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Application, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Type, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Application, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Type, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Applications, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Applications, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Geography, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Type, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Volume, By Application, 2018–2025 (Kilotons)
  • Corporate Restructuring & Divestments, 2014–2020
  • Expansion & Acquisition, 2014–2020
  • Linear Integration, 2014–2020
  • Product Launch, 2014–2020
  • Research & Development, 2014–2020
  • MBA Polymers: Overview
  • MBA Polymers: Strategic Snapshot
  • MBA Polymers: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • MBA Polymers: Product/Service Portfolio
  • Suez Environment: Overview
  • Suez Environment: Strategic Snapshot
  • Suez Environment: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • Suez Environment: Product/Service Portfolio
  • KW Plastics Recycling: Overview
  • KW Plastics Recycling: Strategic Snapshot
  • KW Plastics Recycling: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • KW Plastics Recycling: Product/Service Portfolio
  • B. Schoenberg & Co. Inc.: Overview
  • B. Schoenberg & Co. Inc.: Strategic Snapshot
  • B. Schoenberg & Co. Inc.: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • B. Schoenberg & Co. Inc.: Product/Service Portfolio
  • Waste Management Inc.: Overview
  • Waste Management Inc.: Strategic Snapshot
  • Waste Management Inc.: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • Waste Management Inc.: Product/Service Portfolio
  • Merlin Plastics Supply Inc.: Overview
  • Merlin Plastics Supply Inc.: Strategic Snapshot
  • Merlin Plastics Supply Inc.: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • Merlin Plastics Supply Inc.: Product/Service Portfolio
  • B&B Plastics: Overview
  • B&B Plastics: Strategic Snapshot
  • B&B Plastics: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • B&B Plastics: Product/Service Portfolio
  • Green Line Polymers: Overview
  • Green Line Polymers: Strategic Snapshot
  • Green Line Polymers: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • Green Line Polymers: Product/Service Portfolio
  • Clean Tech Inc.: Overview
  • Clean Tech Inc.: Strategic Snapshot
  • Clean Tech Inc.: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • Clean Tech Inc.: Product/Service Portfolio
  • Custom Polymers Inc.: Overview
  • Custom Polymers Inc.: Strategic Snapshot
  • Custom Polymers Inc.: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • Custom Polymers Inc.: Product/Service Portfolio
  • Greenpath Recovery Inc.: Overview
  • Greenpath Recovery Inc.: Strategic Snapshot
  • Greenpath Recovery Inc.: Business Opportunities and Outlook
  • Greenpath Recovery Inc.: Product/Service Portfolio

List of Charts
  • Transforming Europe & Emerging Asia To Challenge Leader North America
  • Bottles To Remain Preferential Application Segment
  • Industry Snapshot: Global Recycled Materials Market
  • Global Virgin Plastic Production Distribution
  • Polymer Life Flow & Post-Use Management
  • Recycling: Behavioral Change
  • Parameters Impacting Resource Utilization
  • Value Chain: Recycled Plastics Market
  • Market Segmentation: Global Recycled Plastics Market
  • Pestle Analysis: Recycled Plastics Market
  • Porter's 5 Force Analysis: Recycled Plastics Market
  • Market Dynamics – Drivers, Restraints & Opportunities
  • Consumer Perception: Waste & Recycling
  • DRO – Impact Analysis: Recycled Plastics Market
  • Recycled Plastics Market: Patent Analysis, 2014–2020
  • Recycled Plastics Market: Patent Analysis, By Region, 2014–2020
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled High-Density Polyethylene Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Low-Density Polyethylene Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Polypropylene Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Polystyrene Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Polyvinyl Chloride Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Bottles Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market For Films Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Fibers Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics For Foams Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Global Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • North America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Europe Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Geography, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Type, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Latin America Recycled Plastics Market Value, By Application, 2018–2025 ($Million)
  • Competitive Regional Exposure Analysis: Recycled Plastics Market
  • Pure Cycle Technologies: Overview Snapshot
  • Research Methodology of Global Recycled Plastics Market: Data Collation
  • Research Methodology of Global Recycled Plastics Market: Triangulation
  • Research Methodology of Global Recycled Plastics Market: Forecasting

Companies Mentioned

  • B&B Plastics
  • B. Schoenberg & Co., Inc.
  • Clean Tech Inc.
  • Custom Polymers Inc.
  • Green Line Polymers
  • Greenpath Recovery Inc.
  • KW Plastics Recycling
  • MBA Polymers, Inc.
  • Merlin Plastics Supply, Inc.
  • Suez S.A.
  • Waste Management, Inc.