Global Advanced (Molecularly) Recycled Plastics Market

The global market for advanced/molecularly recycled plastics is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.29% from 2024 to 2033, with an expected value of $12.59 billion by 2032. Advanced recycling technologies offer effective solutions by converting plastic waste into high-quality materials, improving plastic circularity and sustainability. These innovations, pushed by organizations, consumers, legislators, and brands, are essential for reducing environmental negative effects and promoting a sustainable economy.

Greenhouse gas and carbon emissions pose significant threats to ecosystems, human health, and economies. The widespread use of plastics, due to their cost-effectiveness, strength, and lightweight properties, has led to unprecedented volumes of waste, overwhelming waste management systems, and polluting environments. Mechanical recycling, the dominant technology, struggles with diverse waste types and often results in downcycling, failing to meet the demand for virgin plastics in sectors including food packaging, medical, and automotive.


Executive Summary
Section 1: Examining The Status Quo Of Plastic Circularity
1.1 Benchmarking Import And Export Of Plastic Scrap For 25 Countries In 2023
1.2 Comparing Total Plastic Recycling Done In 2022 And 2023 Of R-pet Vs. R-hdpe/Rmdpe Vs. R-pp Vs. R-ldpe/R-lldpe Vs. R-pvc Vs. R-pc Vs. R-abs
1.3 Benchmarking Total Volume Of Plastic Recycled In 2023 Via Mechanical Recycling And Advanced/Molecular Recycling For R-pet Vs. R-hdpe/R-mdpe Vs. R-pp Vs. R-ldpe/R-lldpe Vs. R-pvc Vs. R-pc Vs. R-abs 31
1.4 Analysing Market Penetration Of Conventional Plastics, Recycled Plastics, And Bioplastics In The Global Plastics Industry In 2021, 2022, And 2023
1.5 Key Regulatory Initiatives Driving The Adoption Of Advanced And Molecular Recycling In The Plastic Industry.
1.5.1 Regulatory Initiatives Promoting The Inclusion Of Recycled Content In Plastics
1.5.2 Regulatory Initiatives Advancing Plastic Recycling
Section 2: Evaluating Technological & Commercial Viability Of Existing Plastic Recycling Technologies
2.1 Assessment Of Advanced/Molecular Plastic Recycling Technologies
2.1.1 Dissolution-based Purification: Technology Framework, Market Players Involved, And Key Market Activities
2.1.2 Pyrolysis-based Conversion: Technology Framework, Market Players Involved, And Key Market Activities
2.1.3 Gasification-based Conversion: Technology Framework, Market Players Involved, And Key Market Activities
2.1.4 Solvolysis-based Depolymerization: Technology Framework, Market Players Involved, And Key Market Activities
2.1.5 Enzymolysis-based Depolymerization: Technology Framework, Market Players Involved, And Key Market Activities
2.1.6 Others
2.2 Commercial-level Analysis Of Applicability, Advantages & Outcomes For Purification Technology, Depolymerization Technology, And Conversion Technology
2.2.1 Applicability And Advantages Of Purification Technology
2.2.2 Applicability And Advantages Of Depolymerization Technology
2.2.3 Applicability And Advantages Of Conversion Technology
2.2.4 Benchmarking Of Advanced/Molecular Recycling Technologies
2.3 Recycling Scenarios (Current Vs Future) To Identify Input Waste Vs Useful Output For Mechanical Recycling, Purification Technology, And Conversion Technology
2.4 Commercial Viability Analysis (Capex, Cost Drivers, Profit Margins) For Purification, Depolymerization, And Conversion
2.4.1 Purification
2.4.2 Depolymerization
2.4.3 Conversion
Section 3: Identifying Opportunities In The Plastic Waste Pyrolysis Oil Market
3.1 Converting Plastic Waste Into Pyrolysis Oil - Technology Framework Assessment
3.2 Year-on-year Production Volume Of Pyrolysis Oil From 2023 To 2032
3.3 Year-on-year Pricing Analysis Of Pyrolysis Oil From 2023 To 2032
3.4 Capex And Opex Analysis Of Plastic Pyrolysis Oil
3.4.1 Direct Cost Of Plastic Pyrolysis Plant
3.4.2 Indirect Cost Of Plastic Pyrolysis Plant
3.4.3 Variable Cost Of Plastic Pyrolysis Plant
3.4.4 Fixed Operating Cost Of Plastic Pyrolysis Plant
Section 4: Benchmarking Market Participants And The Role Of Certifications In The Plastic Recycling Industry
4.1 Role Of Iscc Plus Certification In The Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market
4.2 List 100+ Companies With Iscc Plus Certification For Advanced/Molecular Plastic Recycling And Their Certificate Issuer
4.3 Analysis Of 70+ Advanced/Molecular Recycling Technology Providers - Technology, Process, And Developments
4.4 Upcoming Capacity Additions & Key Tie-ups Critical For Advanced Plastic Recycling Market
4.5 Key Offtake Partnerships Between Customers And Advanced/Molecular Recycling Companies
4.6 Consortiums/Alliances Promoting Plastic Recycling
Section 5: Strategic And Statistical Assessment Of The Global Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics
5.1 Global Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
5.1.1 Polypropylene (Pp)
5.1.2 High-density Polyethylene (Hdpe)
5.1.3 Low-density Polyethylene/ Linear Low-density Polyethylene (Ldpe/Lldpe)
5.1.4 Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet)
5.1.5 Polystyrene (Ps)
5.1.6 Others (Polyamide (Pa), Polyvinyl Chloride (Pvc), Polycarbonate (Pc), Polylactic Acid (Pla), And Polymethyl Methacrylate (Pmma)
5.2 Global Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
5.2.1 Food Packaging
5.2.2 Non-food Packaging
5.2.3 Automotive
5.2.4 Medical
5.2.5 Others (Agriculture And Construction)
5.3 Global Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Technology - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume, 2023-2032)
5.3.1 Dissolution
5.3.2 Solvolysis
5.3.3 Enzymolysis
5.3.4 Pyrolysis
5.3.5 Gasification
5.3.6 Others (Hydrothermal Recycling And Hydrochemical Deconstruction)
5.4 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
Section 6: Deep-dive Analysis Of North America
6.1 Market At A Glance
6.2 Key Influencing Factors
6.3 List Of Key Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastic/Technology Providers In The Region
6.4 North America Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
6.5 North America Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
6.6 North America Deep-dive Analysis Of Key Countries
6.6.1 U.S.
6.6.1.1 Market At A Glance
6.6.1.2 Market Dynamics
6.6.1.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
6.6.1.3 U.S. Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
6.6.1.4 U.S. Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
6.6.1.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
6.6.1.6 List Of Potential Customers
6.6.2 Canada
6.6.2.1 Market At A Glance
6.6.2.2 Market Dynamics
6.6.2.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
6.6.2.3 Canada Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
6.6.2.4 Canada Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
6.6.2.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
6.6.2.6 List Of Potential Customers
6.6.3 Mexico
6.6.3.1 Market At A Glance
6.6.3.2 Market Dynamics
6.6.3.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
6.6.3.3 Mexico Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
6.6.3.4 Mexico Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
6.6.3.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
6.6.3.6 List Of Potential Customers
Section 7: Deep-dive Analysis Of Europe
7.1 Market At A Glance
7.2 Key Influencing Factors
7.3 List Of Key Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastic/Technology Providers In The Region
7.4 Europe Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.5 Europe Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6 Europe - Deep-dive Analysis Of Key Countries
7.6.1 Germany
7.6.1.1 Market At A Glance
7.6.1.2 Market Dynamics
7.6.1.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
7.6.1.3 Germany Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.1.4 Germany Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.1.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
7.6.1.6 List Of Potential Customers
7.6.2 U.K.
7.6.2.1 Market At A Glance
7.6.2.2 Market Dynamics
7.6.2.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
7.6.2.3 U.K. Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.2.4 U.K. Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.2.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
7.6.2.6 List Of Potential Customers
7.6.3 France
7.6.3.1 Market At A Glance
7.6.3.2 Market Dynamics
7.6.3.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
7.6.3.3 France Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.3.4 France Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.3.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
7.6.3.6 List Of Potential Customers
7.6.4 Italy
7.6.4.1 Market At A Glance
7.6.4.2 Market Dynamics
7.6.4.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
7.6.4.3 Italy Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.4.4 Italy Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.4.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
7.6.4.6 List Of Potential Customers
7.6.5 Spain
7.6.5.1 Market At A Glance
7.6.5.2 Market Dynamics
7.6.5.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
7.6.5.3 Spain Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.5.4 Spain Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.5.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
7.6.5.6 List Of Potential Customers
7.6.6 Switzerland
7.6.6.1 Market At A Glance
7.6.6.2 Market Dynamics
7.6.6.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
7.6.6.3 Switzerland Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.6.4 Switzerland Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.6.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
7.6.6.6 List Of Potential Customers
7.6.7 Rest-of-europe
7.6.7.1 Market At A Glance
7.6.7.2 Market Dynamics
7.6.7.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
7.6.7.3 Rest-of-europe Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
7.6.7.4 Rest-of-europe Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
Section 8: Deep-dive Analysis Of Asia-pacific
8.1 Market At A Glance
8.2 Key Influencing Factors
8.3 List Of Key Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastic/Technology Providers In The Region
8.4 Asia-pacific Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.5 Asia-pacific Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6 Asia-pacific- Deep-dive Analysis Of Key Countries
8.6.1 China
8.6.1.1 Market At A Glance
8.6.1.2 Market Dynamics
8.6.1.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
8.6.1.3 China Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.1.4 China Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.1.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
8.6.1.6 List Of Potential Customers
8.6.2 South Korea
8.6.2.1 Market At A Glance
8.6.2.2 Market Dynamics
8.6.2.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
8.6.2.3 South Korea Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.2.4 South Korea Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.2.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
8.6.2.6 List Of Potential Customers
8.6.3 Japan
8.6.3.1 Market At A Glance
8.6.3.2 Market Dynamics
8.6.3.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
8.6.3.3 Japan Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.3.4 Japan Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.3.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
8.6.3.6 List Of Potential Customers
8.6.4 India
8.6.4.1 Market At A Glance
8.6.4.2 Market Dynamics
8.6.4.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
8.6.4.3 India Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.4.4 India Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.4.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
8.6.4.6 List Of Potential Customers
8.6.5 Indonesia
8.6.5.1 Market At A Glance
8.6.5.2 Market Dynamics
8.6.5.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
8.6.5.3 Indonesia Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.5.4 Indonesia Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.5.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
8.6.5.6 List Of Potential Customers
8.6.6 Rest-of-asia-pacific
8.6.6.1 Market At A Glance
8.6.6.2 Market Dynamics
8.6.6.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
8.6.6.3 Rest-of-asia-pacific Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
8.6.6.4 Rest-of-asia-pacific Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
Section 9: Deep-dive Analysis Of South America
9.1 Market At A Glance
9.2 Key Influencing Factors
9.3 List Of Key Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastic/Technology Providers In The Region
9.4 South America Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
9.5 South America Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
9.5.1 Brazil
9.5.1.1 Market At A Glance
9.5.1.2 Market Dynamics
9.5.1.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
9.5.1.3 Brazil Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
9.5.1.4 Brazil Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
9.5.1.5 Year-on-year Pricing Trend Of Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market, By Plastic Type ($/Kg, 2023-2032)
9.5.1.6 List Of Potential Customers
9.5.2 Rest-of-south America
9.5.2.1 Market At A Glance
9.5.2.2 Market Dynamics
9.5.2.2.1 Key Influencing Factors
9.5.2.3 Rest-of-south America Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
9.5.2.4 Rest-of-south America Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
9.5.2.5 List Of Potential Customers
Section 10: Deep-dive Analysis Of Middle East & Africa
10.1 Market At A Glance
10.1.1 Key Influencing Factors
10.2 List Of Key Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastic/Technology Providers In The Region
10.3 Middle East And Africa Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Plastic Type - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
10.4 Middle East And Africa Advanced/Molecularly Recycled Plastics Market By Application - Year-on-year Market Statistics (Volume And Value, 2023-2032)
Section 11: Market Validation And Verification

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