Recycled Polyolefin Market To Reach $100.94 Billion By 2030

Recycled Polyolefin Market Growth & Trends

The global recycled polyolefin market size is anticipated to reach USD 100.94 billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The recycled polyolefin market has emerged as a cornerstone of today’s circular economy, transforming post-consumer and industrial waste streams into high-value engineering resins.

Derived primarily from HDPE, LDPE and polypropylene scrap, these recycled materials offer a versatile blend of mechanical strength, chemical resistance and cost efficiency. Their applications span rigid and flexible packaging, automotive interior components, construction membranes and agricultural films, enabling brand owners and OEMs to meet both performance requirements and sustainability targets without compromising on product integrity.

A key growth driver is the convergence of regulatory mandates and corporate sustainability agendas, which has elevated recycled polyolefins from niche materials to strategic procurement assets. Stricter recycled-content thresholds in packaging regulations, coupled with voluntary net-zero pledges by multinational manufacturers, are forcing supply chains to secure reliable recyclate sources. At the same time, breakthroughs in advanced sorting, decontamination and compatibilization technologies have enhanced the quality and consistency of recycled polyolefins, making them an increasingly attractive alternative to virgin feedstocks in high-performance applications.

The market players are focusing on various strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, and collaborations. For instance, in March 2025, GCR Sustainable Plastic Solutions started operations at its new polyolefin recycling plant near Barcelona, Spain, after six years of development. The facility, one of the largest in Europe, can recycle over 130,000 tons of plastics per year and uses advanced technology to produce high-purity recycled materials.

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Recycled Polyolefin Market Report Highlights

• Based on product type, the LDPE immersion segment accounted for the largest share of 34.28% of the market in 2024.

• Based on source, plastic bottles accounted for the largest share of 41.37% market size in 2024.

• Based on application, food packaging accounted for the largest share of 36.64% market size in 2024.

• Asia Pacific dominated the Recycled Polyolefin Market. Asia Pacific governments are rolling out targeted subsidies and tax incentives to accelerate the build-out of recycling infrastructure, boosting regional recycled polyolefin capacity.

• China was the leading the Recycled Polyolefin Market in the Asia Pacific region and captured around 45% of the revenue market share in 2024 in this region. 

Recycled Polyolefin Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global recycled polyolefin market report based on product type, source, application, and region:

Recycled Polyolefin Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)

• Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)

• High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)

• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

• Polypropylene

• Other Product Types

Recycled Polyolefin Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)

• Plastic Bottles

• Plastic Films

• Polymer Foam

• Other Sources

Recycled Polyolefin Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)

• Food Packaging

• Construction

• Automotive

• Non-food Packaging

• Other Applications

Recycled Polyolefin Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, Volume, Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

  • UAE

List of Key Players in the Recycled Polyolefin Market

• LyondellBasell

• SABIC

• Dow

• INEOS

• Borealis

• GCR

• Pashupati Group

• Omya International AG