Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market by Plastic Type (High-Density Polyethylene, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate), Recycling Process (Biological Recycling, Chemical Recycling, Mechanical Recycling), Application - Global Forecast 202

Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market by Plastic Type (High-Density Polyethylene, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate), Recycling Process (Biological Recycling, Chemical Recycling, Mechanical Recycling), Application - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market size was estimated at USD 65.97 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 70.93 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 7.98% to reach USD 112.99 billion by 2030.

Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market

Post-consumer recycled packaging refers to reprocessed material made from sources that consumers recycle on a daily basis, which includes items such as aluminum, cardboard, paper, and plastics. As major brands are increasing their efforts to propel sustainability, PCR packaging is gaining traction. These materials are widely used in the packaging of goods, including coffee, pharmaceuticals, pet products, baked goods, snacks, and sports nutrition. Flat pouches, rollstocks, and stand-up pouches are some common examples of products of PCR packaging. Growing consumer and manufacturer awareness about diverse recycling practices and the environmental significance of recycling has propelled the demand for sustainable PCR packaging materials. The burgeoning food and pharmaceutical industry has necessitated rampant production of plastics for efficient and eco-friendly packaging of products made by these industries. However, manufacturing and technical complications associated with the production of post-consumer recycled plastics and packaging design complexity pose significant issues for manufacturers. Additionally, stringent regulations regarding recovery, recycling, and thickness of recycled bags and packaging dissuade investments in the sector. Government initiatives to promote recycling activities can overcome concerns raised by regulatory challenges. Efforts by major manufacturers to invest in the utilization of AI for waste management and the development of recycled plastics have significantly expanded the scope of the industry and enhanced the efficiency of recycling processes.

Regional Insights

Countries in the Americas region, such as the USA and Brazil, are increasing investments and efforts to expand and improve recycling practices. Governmental initiatives and the presence of grants to support the recycling of plastics are observed in this region. The prevalence of well-established regulations and labeling standards and partnerships between major companies to propel eco-friendly and sustainability agendas is responsible for the large scope of the industry. Countries such as China and India are some of the largest consumers and producers of plastics, and the governments in these countries are implementing regulations to govern the recycling of plastics. Manufacturers of confectionery and pharmaceuticals are launching products packed in post-consumer recycled PET. The UK, Germany, Norway, and Switzerland have robust waste management systems that have allowed easy collection and recycling of plastics. The presence of consistent collection schemes has stimulated household recycling of common products such as bottles and utensils. Post-consumer and post-industrial waste generated in European nations is utilized by end-use industries such as the construction, packaging, agriculture, automotive, and electrical industries.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Alpha Packaging, Amcor PLC, B. Schoenberg & Co., Inc, Berry Global Inc., Biffa, Clean Harbors Inc., Coveris, Delta Plastics, DS Smith PLC, Eco-Products Inc., Huhtamäki Oy, KW Plastics, MBA Polymers Inc., Placon Corporation Inc., Republic Services, Inc., Reynolds Packaging, Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa, Sonoco Products Company, Stericycle, Inc., Sustainable Resins, TerraCycle, Unilever PLC, Veolia Environment SA, and Waste Connections.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Plastic Type
High-Density Polyethylene
Low-Density Polyethylene
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Recycling Process
Biological Recycling
Chemical Recycling
Mechanical Recycling
Application
Automotive
Construction
Consumer Goods
Packaging
Textiles
Region
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States
California
Florida
Illinois
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Texas
Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Growing awareness about the benefits of recycling and government initiatives to support recycling
5.1.1.2. Rising utilization of plastics in packaging industries and food and beverage sector
5.1.1.3. Adoption of sustainable packaging options by food and pharmaceutical industries
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Manufacturing and technical complications associated with the production of post-consumer recycled plastics
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Utilization of AI and robots for waste management and recycling procedures
5.1.3.2. Rise of startups that provide recycling services and post-consumer recycled plastic products
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Stringent guidelines for recycling plastics
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Plastic Type: Modern advancements driving the recycling of Polyethylene terephthalate(PET) plastics
5.2.2. Recycling Process: Sustainability concerns facilitating the utilization of biological recycling processes
5.2.3. Application: Rampant utilization of post-consumer recycled plastics for packaging of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and confectionaries
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market, by Plastic Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. High-Density Polyethylene
6.3. Low-Density Polyethylene
6.4. Polyethylene Terephthalate
6.5. Polypropylene
6.6. Polystyrene
7. Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market, by Recycling Process
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Biological Recycling
7.3. Chemical Recycling
7.4. Mechanical Recycling
8. Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market, by Application
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Automotive
8.3. Construction
8.4. Consumer Goods
8.5. Packaging
8.6. Textiles
9. Americas Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
12.3.1.1. TotalEnergies and Ecolab Partner to Launch Heavy Use Packaging Incorporating Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
12.3.2. New Product Launch & Enhancement
12.3.2.1. Plastics Recycler Launches Polymer for Electronics
12.3.3. Investment & Funding
12.3.3.1. ACI Plastics invests 10 million in new state-of-the-art recycled plastics processing facility
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. Alpha Packaging
13.1.2. Amcor PLC
13.1.3. B. Schoenberg & Co., Inc
13.1.4. Berry Global Inc.
13.1.5. Biffa
13.1.6. Clean Harbors Inc.
13.1.7. Coveris
13.1.8. Delta Plastics
13.1.9. DS Smith PLC
13.1.10. Eco-Products Inc.
13.1.11. Huhtamäki Oy
13.1.12. KW Plastics
13.1.13. MBA Polymers Inc.
13.1.14. Placon Corporation Inc.
13.1.15. Republic Services, Inc.
13.1.16. Reynolds Packaging
13.1.17. Sealed Air Corporation
13.1.18. Smurfit Kappa
13.1.19. Sonoco Products Company
13.1.20. Stericycle, Inc.
13.1.21. Sustainable Resins
13.1.22. TerraCycle
13.1.23. Unilever PLC
13.1.24. Veolia Environment SA
13.1.25. Waste Connections
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLASTIC TYPE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY PLASTIC TYPE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY RECYCLING PROCESS, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY RECYCLING PROCESS, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. AMERICAS POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. AMERICAS POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. UNITED STATES POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. UNITED STATES POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. ASIA-PACIFIC POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. ASIA-PACIFIC POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 22. POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED PLASTICS MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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