Market Report

Chemical Recycling,
Global Status

Updated quarterly, providing an in-depth examination of any alterations in the industry's prospects

Based on our recent research, the global installed input capacity for chemical recycling in 2022 was 928kt and has the potential to increase to up to 9,957kt by 2030.

Chemical Recycling, Global Status market report gives a detailed analysis of the global chemical recycling industry, including in-depth background information on technologies, feedstocks, and outputs, as well as important industry concepts such as mass balance.

Update your strategic business plans and secure your place in this rapidly changing environment.
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  Personal DetailsFirst nameLast nameJob titleEmailCompany namePhone numberCountry
  Interests
  Compounds, additives & masterbatch
  CompoundingConductive plasticsFlame / fire retardantsFoam and foaming agentsFootwearMasterbatch / concentratesMedical tubingPigments / colours / colourantsPolyolefin additivesPVC and PVC compoundsReinforcements / minerals / fillersTechnical compounds
  Energy & infrastructure
  Artificial grass / yarnCablesCarbon captureCompositesElectrical and electronicEnergy storageFlooringGeothermal energyHydrogen energyNuclear energyOil and gasPipe extrusionPipeline coatingPolymer engineering for energyProfile extrusionRoto-mouldingSolar power / photovoltaicsWaste to energyWaterproof membranesWind turbines
  Extrusion
  CablesFilm extrusionMedical tubingPipe extrusionProfile extrusionSheet extrusion
  Flexible films
  Agricultural filmsBiax films / bioriented filmsBreathable filmsFilm extrusionFlexible packagingPE / polyethylenePlastic pouchesSheet extrusionStretch and shrink films
  Moulding
  Automation / process optimisationBlow mouldingDesign and simulation softwareInjection mouldingMould making / tool buildingRotational moulding
  Raw materials & distribution
  BioplasticsEngineering polymers (PA, ABS, PBT, PC, POM, PMMA)Materials testingPA / polyamidePE / polyethylenePETPolymer sourcing and distributionPP / polypropylenePS / polystyreneResin pricingRubberThermosetsTPEs
  Recycling & sustainability
  Chemical recyclingGreen chemistryMechanical recyclingNatural fibresOcean plasticsRecycling engineering plasticsRecycling flexible packagingStrategies for plastics sustainabilityWaste management and feedstock for recycling
  Rigid packaging
  Blow mouldingCaps and closuresFood and drinksMedical devices and rigid disposablesMoulded fibre packagingRigid packagingSingle-serve capsulesSmart packagingThermoformingThin wall packaging
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Key features

Company universe An A-Z directory of companies involved in all stages of the chemical recycling value chain
Recycling directory An interactive file of 258 chemical recyclers and their 714 sites.
Global company profile Company operational data (technology, feedstock, outputs) and partnership info
Company site profile Site operational data and partnership info plus site-specific value chain relationships
Market sizing Interactive file providing capacity data for the years 2020 – 2030 by country, technology, and polymers processed
Market background Info on technologies and concepts plus up-to-date analysis of the industry’s operating environment and status

Geographical scope

The geographic scope is the global market, segmented into:
- Africa
- Austral-Asia
- China
- Europe
- Indian sub-continent
- Middle East
- North America
- North East Asia
- South America
- South East Asia

How does this report benefit you?

Polymer industry stakeholders, waste management firms, tech suppliers, and recyclers
Discover investment, partnership, and sales opportunities in the chemical recycling sector
Plastics recyclers, manufacturers, brands, retailers
Gain insights into feedstock availability and explore partnership options
- Market report enquiry form
  Personal DetailsFirst nameLast nameJob titleEmailCompany namePhone numberCountry
  Interests
  Compounds, additives & masterbatch
  CompoundingConductive plasticsFlame / fire retardantsFoam and foaming agentsFootwearMasterbatch / concentratesMedical tubingPigments / colours / colourantsPolyolefin additivesPVC and PVC compoundsReinforcements / minerals / fillersTechnical compounds
  Energy & infrastructure
  Artificial grass / yarnCablesCarbon captureCompositesElectrical and electronicEnergy storageFlooringGeothermal energyHydrogen energyNuclear energyOil and gasPipe extrusionPipeline coatingPolymer engineering for energyProfile extrusionRoto-mouldingSolar power / photovoltaicsWaste to energyWaterproof membranesWind turbines
  Extrusion
  CablesFilm extrusionMedical tubingPipe extrusionProfile extrusionSheet extrusion
  Flexible films
  Agricultural filmsBiax films / bioriented filmsBreathable filmsFilm extrusionFlexible packagingPE / polyethylenePlastic pouchesSheet extrusionStretch and shrink films
  Moulding
  Automation / process optimisationBlow mouldingDesign and simulation softwareInjection mouldingMould making / tool buildingRotational moulding
  Raw materials & distribution
  BioplasticsEngineering polymers (PA, ABS, PBT, PC, POM, PMMA)Materials testingPA / polyamidePE / polyethylenePETPolymer sourcing and distributionPP / polypropylenePS / polystyreneResin pricingRubberThermosetsTPEs
  Recycling & sustainability
  Chemical recyclingGreen chemistryMechanical recyclingNatural fibresOcean plasticsRecycling engineering plasticsRecycling flexible packagingStrategies for plastics sustainabilityWaste management and feedstock for recycling
  Rigid packaging
  Blow mouldingCaps and closuresFood and drinksMedical devices and rigid disposablesMoulded fibre packagingRigid packagingSingle-serve capsulesSmart packagingThermoformingThin wall packaging
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Investors and financial institutions
Find opportunities along the value chain for financing the transition to a circular economy

Meet the expert

Silke Einschuetz, Senior Consultant Recycling & Sustainability

Silke is an economist with 20 years of experience in strategic research and consulting. Resource economics and the transition towards a circular economy have been key areas of her academic and professional interest. In her previous roles, she had been involved in several high-profile bespoke consultancy projects focusing on sustainability initiatives in a corporate environment. Having joined AMI in 2020, she is applying her experience to the development of AMI’s recycling and sustainability portfolio, focusing on chemical recycling and the recycling of flexible films.