North America Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook
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North America recycled plastics market highlights
- The North America recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 11,041.7 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% 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, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
North America data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 11,041.7 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 22,738.9 million |
| Growth rate | 9.6% (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, North America region accounted for 18.2% 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.
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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 |
North America 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 35.07% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the 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.
North America is one of the major consumers of plastics owing to the high demand from automotive, electrical & electronics, packaging, and construction sectors, which leads to a large amount of plastic waste generation.
Recycled plastics find many applications in various industries as they are easy to mold and can produce desired shape formation while reducing the carbon emission from virgin plastic production and plastic waste recycling.
Many automobile manufacturers prefer recycled plastic components for vehicles, which help these manufacturers in reducing carbon emissions for each vehicle and produce lightweight plastics components used in the manufacturing of insulation and interior components.
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