Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste, By Process, By Application, By Region and Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market, valued at USD 293.69 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience robust expansion with a CAGR of 13.83% to reach USD 638.93 Billion by 2030. Mixed plastic waste recycling involves the collection, sorting, processing, and repurposing of commingled plastic waste streams, encompassing diverse polymer types, colors, and forms, into new materials or products. Market growth is substantially driven by increasing regulatory pressures globally, including stringent laws and mandatory recycling targets.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 293.69 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 638.93 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	13.83%
Fastest Growing Segment	Fuel Production
Largest Market	Europe

Key Market Drivers

Stringent government regulations and policies represent a primary catalyst for the expansion of the Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market. Regulatory frameworks, including mandatory recycling targets, extended producer responsibility schemes, and taxes on virgin plastic, compel industries to increase their adoption of recycled materials and improve waste management practices. These legislative measures establish a clear mandate for the responsible handling of plastic waste, thereby stimulating demand for recycling solutions.

Key Market Challenges

The primary impediment to the expansion of the Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market stems from the inherent complexity in accurately sorting diverse plastic polymer types and effectively managing contamination within commingled waste streams. This challenge directly affects the quality and consistency of recycled materials. Contamination from non-plastic materials, food residues, or incompatible polymer types degrades the purity of the recyclate, making it unsuitable for high-value applications and often necessitating extensive, costly pre-processing.

Key Market Trends

Upcycling Mixed Plastics for High-Value Applications is a significant trend, transforming mixed plastic waste into materials suitable for demanding sectors. This involves advanced processes that enhance the properties of recycled plastics, allowing their integration into products where performance and aesthetics are critical, thereby broadening the market for recycled content.

Key Market Players

Sulzer Limited
Plastonix
Elemental Recycling, Inc.
Axens Group
BASF SE
Envision Holdings, Inc.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Markethas been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industrytrends which have also been detailed below:

Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market, By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste:

Post-consumer Mixed Plastic
Post-industrial Mixed Plastic
Ocean Plastic

Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market, By Process:

Chemical
Others

Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market, By Application:

Manufacturing New Plastic Products
Textiles
Construction Materials
Fuel Production
Others

Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market

5. Impact of Wars on Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market

6. Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste (Post-consumer Mixed Plastic, Post-industrial Mixed Plastic, Ocean Plastic)
- 6.2.2. By Process (Chemicals, Others)
- 6.2.3. By Application (Manufacturing New Plastic Products, Textiles, Construction Materials, Fuel Production, Others)
- 6.2.4. By Region
- 6.2.5. By Company (2024)
6.3. Market Map

7. Asia Pacific Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
- 7.2.2. By Process
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. China Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. India Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. Australia Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Japan Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. South Korea Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Europe Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
- 8.2.2. By Process
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. France Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. Germany Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Spain Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. Italy Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. United Kingdom Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. North America Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
- 9.2.2. By Process
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. United States Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. Mexico Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. Canada Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
- 10.2.2. By Process
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Argentina Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Colombia Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Middle East and Africa Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook

11.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 11.1.1. By Value & Volume
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 11.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
- 11.2.2. By Process
- 11.2.3. By Application
- 11.2.4. By Country
11.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 11.3.1. South Africa Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 11.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.1.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 11.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 11.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 11.3.2. Saudi Arabia Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 11.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.2.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 11.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 11.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 11.3.3. UAE Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market Outlook
  - 11.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.3.2.1. By Type of Mixed Plastic Waste
    - 11.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 11.3.3.2.3. By Application

12. Market Dynamics

12.1. Drivers
12.2. Challenges

13. Market Trends & Developments

13.1. Recent Developments
13.2. Product Launches
13.3. Mergers & Acquisitions

14. Global Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling Market: SWOT Analysis

15. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

15.1. Competition in the Industry
15.2. Potential of New Entrants
15.3. Power of Suppliers
15.4. Power of Customers
15.5. Threat of Substitute Product

16. Competitive Landscape

16.1. Sulzer Limited
- 16.1.1. Business Overview
- 16.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 16.1.3. Products & Services
- 16.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 16.1.5. Recent Developments
16.2. Plastonix
16.3. Elemental Recycling, Inc.
16.4. Axens Group
16.5. BASF SE
16.6. Envision Holdings, Inc.