Mexico - North America Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook
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Mexico recycled plastics market highlights
- The Mexico recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 1,267.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2,395.4 million by 2033.
- The Mexico market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% 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.
Recycled plastics market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 1,267.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 2,395.4 million |
| Growth rate | 8.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Polyethylene |
| Fastest growing segment | Polypropylene |
| 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, Mexico accounted for 2.1% 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 North America, Canada recycled plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 11,584.4 million by 2033.
Mexico is engaged in the recycling of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Mexico also has one of the lowest recycling rates in the world at 5%: for example, only 40% of households practice sorting their trash.
The commitment of the government of the country to fostering a business-friendly environment and promoting investments in key sectors positively influences the growth of polyethylene market in Mexico.
Incentives, subsidies, and supportive policies geared toward the growth of the petrochemicals and plastics industries contribute to the overall competitiveness among polyethylene manufacturers in Mexico.
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Publish Date: Dec 12, 2025
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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 |
Mexico - North America Recycled Plastics Market Outlook
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Polyethylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.07% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Mexico - North America recycled plastics market based on polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
Mexico is engaged in the recycling of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Mexico also has one of the lowest recycling rates in the world at 5%: for example, only 40% of households practice sorting their trash.
The commitment of the government of the country to fostering a business-friendly environment and promoting investments in key sectors positively influences the growth of polyethylene market in Mexico.
Incentives, subsidies, and supportive policies geared toward the growth of the petrochemicals and plastics industries contribute to the overall competitiveness among polyethylene manufacturers in Mexico.
- Mexico - North America Recycled Plastics Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Polyethylene
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Polypropylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Polystyrene
- Others
- Mexico - North America Recycled Plastics Market Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Plastic Bottles
- Plastic Films
- Polymer Foam
- Others
- Mexico - North America Recycled Plastics Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Building & Construction
- Packaging
- Electrical & Electronics
- Textiles
- Automotive
- Others
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Mexico - North America Recycled Plastics Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Mexico recycled plastics market statistics, by product, 2021-2033 (US$M)
