Global Plastic Waste Management Market Size & Outlook
Global plastic waste management market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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Global plastic waste management market highlights
- The global plastic waste management market generated a revenue of USD 37,954.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 46,903.5 million by 2030.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 3.6% by 2030.
- In terms of segment, landfills accounted for a revenue of USD 17,364.0 million in 2024.
- Incineration is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
- Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 37,954.2 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 46,903.5 million |
| Growth rate | 3.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Landfills |
| Fastest growing segment | Incineration |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Collection, Recycling, Incineration, Landfills |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 14.9% of the global plastic waste management market in 2024.
- By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,151.9 million by 2030.
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Plastic Waste Management Market Scope
Plastic Waste Management Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Waste Solutions | View profile | 10001+ | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, North America | http://www.progressivewaste.com/en |
| HAHN Plastics | View profile | 101-250 | Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, Europe | https://hahnplastics.com |
| United Plastic Recycling | View profile | 51-100 | Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North America | http://www.unitedplasticrecycling.com |
| REMONDIS | View profile | 1-10 | http://www.remondis.net.nz | |
| Stericycle Inc | View profile | 13500 | 2355 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL, United States, 60015 | https://www.stericycle.com |
| Waste Connections Inc | View profile | 22539 | 6220 Highway 7, Suite 600, Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4H 4G3 | https://www.wasteconnections.com |
| Biffa | View profile | 5001-10000 | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.biffa.co.uk |
| Republic Services Inc | View profile | 41000 | 18500 North Allied Way, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85054 | https://www.republicservices.com |
| Clean Harbors Inc | View profile | 21539 | 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, United States, 02061-9149 | https://www.cleanharbors.com |
| Waste Management Inc | View profile | 48000 | 800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000, Houston, TX, United States, 77002 | https://www.wm.com |
| SUEZ Environnement | View profile | 10001+ | Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe | https://www.suez.com/ |
| Veolia Environnement SA | View profile | 218288 | 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 | https://www.veolia.com |
Global plastic waste management market outlook
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Landfills was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.75% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global plastic waste management market based on collection, recycling, incineration, landfills covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Global Plastic Waste Management Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Collection
- Recycling
- Incineration
- Landfills
- Global Plastic Waste Management Polymer Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Polyurethane (PUR)
- Terephthalate (PET)
- Polystyrene
- Others
- Global Plastic Waste Management Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Plastic Bags
- Plastic Bottles
- Plastic Containers & Cutlery
- Wrappers
- Plastic Caps & Closures
- Industrial Packaging
- Others
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