The report provides a detailed assessment of the current state of the mechanical recycling market, with data given by region. The following strategic areas are covered:

• An in-depth review of the waste plastics value chain.
• Detailed analysis of the plastics recycling industry, including the supply and demand balance.
• An evaluation of current commodity polymer capacity and recyclate production including an indication of utilisation.
• A review of the end-use applications for recyclate, with an examination of potential future absorption.
• Data is provided for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, and forecasts for 2035 and 2030. 

This authoritative report also provides an independent quantitative analysis of the global mechanical recycling industry to help you develop your business strategies.

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  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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Polymer coverage

The report covers the recycling of:

• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
• Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
• Polystyrene (PS)

Recyclate coverage

Recyclate production is quantified according to the following waste sources:

• Municipal and commercial
• Production scrap
• Other volumes
  
  

Data points

The study provides market data for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024 with forecasts for 2030.

End use applications

Applications are quantified by the following segments:

• Flexible packaging
• Rigid packaging
• Building, construction, and infrastructure
• Automotive and transport
• Electric/Electronic
• Other injection moulding
• Other extrusion
• Other applications

Polymer industry stakeholders, equipment suppliers, and recyclers
Discover investment, partnership, and sales opportunities in the mechanical recycling sector

Plastics recyclers, resin and compound supliers
Gain insights into feedstock availability and explore partnership options

Investors and financial institutions
Find opportunities along the value chain for financing the transition to a circular economy

Geographical scope

The report covers the global market. Data is reported for 8 geographic regions:

• China
• North East Asia
• South East Asia
• Europe
• North America
• Central and South America
• Indian Subcontinent
• Middle East and Africa.

Meet the expert

Elizabeth joined AMI in 2010 as a Researcher, moving on to the role of Sales and Marketing Executive for AMI Publishing. Wanting to focus on the area of sustainability, she subsequently went on to manage the production of one of AMI’s best sellers, the European Plastics Recycling Database. Since 2016 she has been working for our Consulting department and is currently growing AMI’s portfolio in recycling and sustainability, authoring a series of reports focusing on mechanical recycling and feedstock availability for plastics recycling.