U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product Type [Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)], By Source, By Application

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The U.S. recycled polyolefin market size is expected to reach USD 18.78 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Product Type [Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)], By Source, By Application; Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Recycled polyolefins refer to reprocessed thermoplastics obtained from post-consumer or industrial plastic waste, offering an environmentally sustainable alternative to virgin polymers. The U.S. recycled polyolefin market is driven by the growing focus on circular economy practices, where businesses are increasingly adopting closed-loop recycling systems to reduce their environmental impact. This shift is driving manufacturers to integrate recycled polyolefin into their production cycles, meeting sustainability goals and enhancing resource efficiency. The demand for high-quality recycled materials is increasing as regulatory pressures and consumer awareness of plastic waste increase, driving transformation across industries.

The advancement of recycling technologies, which are significantly improving the quality, consistency, and application potential of recycled polyolefin, further boosts the expansion opportunities. Innovations in mechanical and chemical recycling methods are enabling the recovery of polyolefin with performance characteristics comparable to those of virgin-grade materials, thereby expanding their usability in more technically demanding applications. These technological advancements are driving broader adoption across various industrial processes and encouraging increased investments in sustainable material sourcing.

U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market Report Highlights

In terms of product type, the low-density polyethylene (LDPE) segment led with 34.2% revenue share in 2024, owing to its extensive use in flexible packaging and film applications.

Based on application, the automotive segment is expected to expand during the forecast period, fueled by rising demand for lightweight, durable, and cost-effective materials in vehicle manufacturing.

In terms of source, the plastic bottles segment led revenue share in 2024 due to their widespread availability and straightforward recycling process.

A few key market players include Americhem; Avient Corporation; Berry Global Inc; Braskem; MBA Polymers Inc.; KW Plastics; Plastipak Holdings, Inc.; PureCycle; Republic Services; and Sealed Air.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the U.S. recycled polyolefin market report on the basis of product type, source, and application:

By Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Polypropylene

Other Product Types

By Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Plastic Bottles

Plastic Films

Polymer Foam

Other Sources

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Food Packaging

Construction

Automotive

Non-food Packaging

Other Applications

Product Code: PM6096

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market Insights

4.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Rising Corporate Sustainability Commitments
  - 4.2.1.2. Expansion of End-Use Sectors
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Quality Inconsistency and Fragmented Feedstock Supply
- 4.2.3. Public opinion and privacy legal precedents
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis

5. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, By Product Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, By Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- 5.3.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- 5.4.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by High-density Polyethylene (HDPE), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- 5.5.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Polypropylene
- 5.6.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Polypropylene, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.7. Other Product Types
- 5.7.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Other Product Types, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Source

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Plastic Bottles
- 6.3.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Plastic Bottles, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Plastic Films
- 6.4.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Plastic Films, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.5. Polymer Foam
- 6.5.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Polymer Foam, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.6. Other Sources
- 6.6.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Other Sources, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Application

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Food Packaging
- 7.3.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Food Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Construction
- 7.4.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Construction, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Automotive
- 7.5.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Automotive, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Non-food Packaging
- 7.6.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Non-food Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.7. Other Applications
- 7.7.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Other Applications, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Geography

8.1.1. U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market - US
- 8.1.1.1. US: U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, By Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.1.1.2. US: U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Source, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.1.1.3. US: U.S. Recycled Polyolefin Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Americhem
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Avient Corporation
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Berry Global
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. KW Plastics
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Plastipak Packaging
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. PureCycle Technologies
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Republic Services
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. RTP Company
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Sealed Air
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Westlake Corporation
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development