Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook
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MEA recycled plastics market highlights
- The MEA recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 1,815.6 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, polyethylene was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
- Polypropylene is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 1,815.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 3,297.7 million |
| Growth rate | 7.9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Polyethylene |
| Fastest growing segment | Polypropylene |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 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, MEA region accounted for 3.0% of the global recycled plastics market in 2025.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 73,728.0 million by 2033.
The Middle East & Africa is the world leader in crude oil production. Many major countries of the MEA region are dependent on the oil business, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Iraq, Angola, and Iran. All the OPEC countries, excluding Venezuela and Ecuador, are located in the MEA region.
The region was dependent on exporting its plastic waste to other countries for recycling, but as the Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia countries are banning the plastic waste imports, the region is developing recycling facilities.
Moreover, in March 2019, the Coca-Cola Company, Unilver, Nestlé, and Diageo launched the African Plastics Recycling Alliance in order to create awareness and facilitate the recycling in the Africa region through public-private partnership and industry collaborations.
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Publish Date: Dec 12, 2025
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Recycled Plastics Market Scope
Recycled Plastics Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covestro AG | View profile | 17,520 | Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51373 | www.covestro.com/en |
| Veolia Environnement SA | View profile | 218,288 | 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 | www.veolia.com |
| Shell PLC | View profile | 100,000 | Shell Centre, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7NA | www.shell.com |
| Waste Management Inc | View profile | 48,000 | 800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000, Houston, TX, United States, 77002 | www.wm.com |
| Clean Harbors Inc | View profile | 21,539 | 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, United States, 02061-9149 | www.cleanharbors.com |
| Republic Services Inc | View profile | 41,000 | 18500 North Allied Way, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85054 | www.republicservices.com |
| Rethmann AG & Co. KG | View profile | 251-500 | Selm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | www.rethmann-gruppe.de |
| Biffa | View profile | 5001-10000 | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Europe | www.biffa.co.uk |
| Waste Connections Inc | View profile | 22,539 | 6220 Highway 7, Suite 600, Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4H 4G3 | www.wasteconnections.com |
| Stericycle Inc | View profile | 13,500 | 2355 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL, United States, 60015 | www.stericycle.com |
Middle East & Africa 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 Outlook will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Polyethylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.3% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa recycled plastics market based on polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The Middle East & Africa is the world leader in crude oil production. Many major countries of the MEA region are dependent on the oil business, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Libya, Iraq, Angola, and Iran. All the OPEC countries, excluding Venezuela and Ecuador, are located in the MEA region.
The region was dependent on exporting its plastic waste to other countries for recycling, but as the Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia countries are banning the plastic waste imports, the region is developing recycling facilities.
Moreover, in March 2019, the Coca-Cola Company, Unilver, Nestlé, and Diageo launched the African Plastics Recycling Alliance in order to create awareness and facilitate the recycling in the Africa region through public-private partnership and industry collaborations.
- Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Polyethylene
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Polypropylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Polystyrene
- Others
- Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Plastic Bottles
- Plastic Films
- Polymer Foam
- Others
- Middle East & Africa Recycled Plastics Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Building & Construction
- Packaging
- Electrical & Electronics
- Textiles
- Automotive
- Others
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Middle East Africa Recycled Plastics Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
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