U.K. Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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UK recycled plastics market highlights
- The UK recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 983.6 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 2,193.5 million by 2033.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% 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 983.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 2,193.5 million |
| Growth rate | 10.7% (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, UK accounted for 1.6% 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 Europe, Germany recycled plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- France is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 3,145.9 million by 2033.
The UK Government has taken steps towards creating a circular economy for plastics, with a specific focus on plastic packaging. This sector generates almost 70% of plastic waste in the UK, making it a key priority for the country's efforts to reduce waste.
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has invested USD 25.8 million in order to ramp up the recycling capacity of the country. The investment has been done primarily in four companies engaged in plastic recycling, namely Veolia, ReNew ELP, Recycling Technologies, and Poseidon Plastics.
In addition, Eco Recycling Ltd, 99P Recycling, Rubber & Plastic Collection Services Limited, and Recycled UK Ltd are some other companies engaged in plastic recycling in the UK.
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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 |
U.K. Recycled Plastics Market Outlook
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Polyethylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.36% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. 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 UK Government has taken steps towards creating a circular economy for plastics, with a specific focus on plastic packaging. This sector generates almost 70% of plastic waste in the UK, making it a key priority for the country's efforts to reduce waste.
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has invested USD 25.8 million in order to ramp up the recycling capacity of the country. The investment has been done primarily in four companies engaged in plastic recycling, namely Veolia, ReNew ELP, Recycling Technologies, and Poseidon Plastics.
In addition, Eco Recycling Ltd, 99P Recycling, Rubber & Plastic Collection Services Limited, and Recycled UK Ltd are some other companies engaged in plastic recycling in the UK.
- U.K. Recycled Plastics Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Polyethylene
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Polypropylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Polystyrene
- Others
- U.K. Recycled Plastics Market Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Plastic Bottles
- Plastic Films
- Polymer Foam
- Others
- U.K. Recycled Plastics Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Building & Construction
- Packaging
- Electrical & Electronics
- Textiles
- Automotive
- Others
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U.K. Recycled Plastics Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
UK recycled plastics market statistics, by product, 2021-2033 (US$M)
