The global recycled plastic granules market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.40 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 4.70 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% from 2025 to 2032. The global recycled plastic granules market has seen steady growth over the past few years owing to the increasing awareness about environmental degradation caused by plastic pollution. Recycled plastic granules are made from plastic waste which gets collected, sorted, and processed. These granules help reduce the demand for virgin plastic over conventional plastic materials. Strict government regulations such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) pertaining to the use of recycled content in plastic products along with measures encouraging waste management practices across industries have propelled the demand for recycled plastic granules. However, high production costs and difficulties associated with sorting plastic waste continues to limit the market potential to a certain extent.
Market Dynamics:
The global recycled plastic granules market is driven by the stringent regulations being imposed by various governments mandating the use of recycled plastic content in packaging and other plastic products. For instance, the European Union has mandated that plastic packaging should contain at least 30% of recycled content starting 2030. Moreover, factors such as rising environmental awareness, depletion of fossil fuels, and growing plastic waste have created the need for effective waste management solutions bolstering market growth. However, high costs associated with plastic sorting and processing continues to restrain market expansion to some extent. On the other hand, the development of advanced recycling technologies is expected to present lucrative opportunities for market players over the forecast period.
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