The global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8% by 2035
The Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market Report 2025-2035: This report will prove invaluable to leading firms striving for new revenue pockets if they wish to better understand the industry and its underlying dynamics. It will be useful for companies that would like to expand into different industries or to expand their existing operations in a new region.
Corporate Sustainability Commitments and Circular Economy Initiatives
Leading multinational corporations are driving demand for PCR plastics through ambitious sustainability commitments and circular economy strategies. Companies such as Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Nestle have set aggressive targets to incorporate higher levels of recycled content into their packaging and to reduce their overall plastic footprint. For example, Coca-Cola aims to have 50% recycled content in its plastic bottles by 2030, while Unilever has pledged to halve its virgin plastic use by 2025. These commitments are influencing supply chain decisions, encouraging investments in recycling infrastructure, and fostering partnerships with recyclers to secure a stable supply of high-quality PCR materials. The shift toward circular business models is creating a robust market for PCR plastics, where long-term contracts and strategic alliances are becoming essential components of competitive advantage.
Consumer Demand for Sustainable Products
Rising environmental consciousness among consumers is creating strong market demand for products made with PCR plastics. Consumers are increasingly aware of plastic pollution and are actively seeking out products with transparent sustainability credentials. The growing popularity of eco-labels and recycled content certifications has made PCR plastics a key selling point for brands looking to enhance their environmental reputation. Companies are responding by incorporating recycled content into product packaging, personal care products, and textiles. For instance, Adidas has committed to using recycled plastic waste in all of its shoes and apparel by 2024. This shift in consumer behaviour is not only influencing product design but also driving retailers and manufacturers to invest in recycled materials and highlight their environmental impact reduction efforts.
What Questions Should You Ask before Buying a Market Research Report?
- How is the post-consumer recycled plastics market evolving?
- What is driving and restraining the post-consumer recycled plastics market?
- How will each post-consumer recycled plastics submarket segment grow over the forecast period and how much revenue will these submarkets account for in 2035?
- How will the market shares for each post-consumer recycled plastics submarket develop from 2025 to 2035?
- What will be the main driver for the overall market from 2025 to 2035?
- Will leading post-consumer recycled plastics markets broadly follow the macroeconomic dynamics, or will individual national markets outperform others?
- How will the market shares of the national markets change by 2035 and which geographical region will lead the market in 2035?
- Who are the leading players and what are their prospects over the forecast period?
- What are the post-consumer recycled plastics projects for these leading companies?
- How will the industry evolve during the period between 2025 and 2035? What are the implications of post-consumer recycled plastics projects taking place now and over the next 10 years?
- Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the post-consumer recycled plastics market?
- Where is the post-consumer recycled plastics market heading and how can you ensure you are at the forefront of the market?
- What are the best investment options for new product and service lines?
- What are the key prospects for moving companies into a new growth path and C-suite?
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Segments Covered in the Report
- By Category
- Bottles & Films Plastics
- Non-Bottle Rigid Plastics
- By Processing
- Mechanical Processing
- Chemical Processing
- Biological Processing
- By Source
- Packaging Waste
- Consumer Goods Waste
- Construction & Demolition Waste
- Other Sources
- By Application
- Packaging
- Building & Construction
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Other Applications
- By Type
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Other Polymer Type
In addition to the revenue predictions for the overall world market and segments, you will also find revenue forecasts for five regional and 20 leading national markets:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- MEA
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of MEA
The report also includes profiles and for some of the leading companies in the Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market, 2025 to 2035, with a focus on this segment of these companies' operations.
- Leading companies profiled in the report
- Amcor PLC
- Berry Global Group, Inc
- Biffa plc
- Clean Harbors, Inc.
- Coveris Group
- Eco-Products Inc.
- Genpak LLC
- KW Plastics
- Mondi PLC
- Placon Corporation
- Remondis SE & Co. KG
- Republic Services, Inc.
- Sealed Air Corporation
- Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
- Sonoco Products Co.
- Stericycle, Inc.
- SUEZ Recycling & Recovery Holdings
- TerraCycle
- Veolia Environment S.A.
- Waste Management Inc..
Overall world revenue for Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics Market, 2025 to 2035 in terms of value the market will surpass US$12,549.5 million in 2025, our work calculates. We predict strong revenue growth through to 2035. Our work identifies which organizations hold the greatest potential. Discover their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, helping you stay ahead.
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