Japan Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
Related Markets
Japan recycled plastics market highlights
- The Japan recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 3,375.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 7,203.0 million by 2033.
- The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, polyethylene was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Polyvinyl Chloride is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Recycled plastics market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 3,375.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 7,203.0 million |
| Growth rate | 10.3% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Polyethylene |
| Fastest growing segment | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene |
| Key market players worldwide | Rethmann AG & Co. KG, Biffa, Stericycle Inc, Republic Services Inc, Waste Management Inc, Veolia Environnement SA, Shell PLC, Waste Connections Inc, Clean Harbors Inc, Covestro AG |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 5.6% of the global recycled plastics market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Asia Pacific, China recycled plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 34,214.8 million by 2033.
No credit card required*
Horizon in a snapshot
- 30K+ Global Market Reports
- 120K+ Country Reports
- 1.2M+ Market Statistics
- 200K+ Company Profiles
- Industry insights and more
Recycled Plastics Market Scope
Recycled Plastics Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Rethmann AG & Co. KG | View profile | 251-500 | Selm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | https://www.rethmann-gruppe.de |
| 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 |
| Shell PLC | View profile | 100000 | Shell Centre, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7NA | https://www.shell.com |
| Veolia Environnement SA | View profile | 218288 | 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 | https://www.veolia.com |
| Covestro AG | View profile | 17520 | Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51373 | https://www.covestro.com/en |
Japan recycled plastics market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to recycled plastics market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Polyethylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.1% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan recycled plastics market based on polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
According to Plastic Waste Management Institute (PMMI), the country’s plastic recycling rate is 87%, the highest in Asia Pacific. The most common plastic waste generated in the country includes polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride.
The country recycles 23% of the plastic waste through mechanical recycling, 4% through chemical recycling, and the rest through thermal recycling by burning the plastic to produce energy.
Reasons to subscribe to Japan recycled plastics market databook:
-
Access to comprehensive data: Horizon Databook provides over 1 million market statistics and 20,000+ reports, offering extensive coverage across various industries and regions.
-
Informed decision making: Subscribers gain insights into market trends, customer preferences, and competitor strategies, empowering informed business decisions.
-
Cost-Effective solution: It's recognized as the world's most cost-effective market research database, offering high ROI through its vast repository of data and reports.
-
Customizable reports: Tailored reports and analytics allow companies to drill down into specific markets, demographics, or product segments, adapting to unique business needs.
-
Strategic advantage: By staying updated with the latest market intelligence, companies can stay ahead of competitors, anticipate industry shifts, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Target buyers of Japan recycled plastics market databook
-
Our clientele includes a mix of recycled plastics market companies, investment firms, advisory firms & academic institutions.
-
30% of our revenue is generated working with investment firms and helping them identify viable opportunity areas.
-
Approximately 65% of our revenue is generated working with competitive intelligence & market intelligence teams of market participants (manufacturers, service providers, etc.).
-
The rest of the revenue is generated working with academic and research not-for-profit institutes. We do our bit of pro-bono by working with these institutions at subsidized rates.
Horizon Databook provides a detailed overview of country-level data and insights on the Japan recycled plastics market , including forecasts for subscribers. This country databook contains high-level insights into Japan recycled plastics market from 2021 to 2033, including revenue numbers, major trends, and company profiles.
Partial client list
Japan recycled plastics market size, by source, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Japan Recycled Plastics Market Outlook Share, 2025 & 2033 (US$M)
Related industry reports
Related statistics
Sign up - it's easy, and free!
Sign up and get instant basic access to databook, upgrade
when ready, or enjoy our
free plan indefinitely.
Included in Horizon account
- 30K+ Global Market Reports
- 120K+ Country Reports
- 1.2M+ Market Statistics
- 200K+ Company Profiles
- Industry insights and more
