United States Recycled Plastics Market Overview

Base Year: 2024

Historical Years: 2019-2024

Forecast Years: 2025-2033

Market Growth Rate: 7.20% (2025-2033)

The United States recycled plastics market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing environmental awareness, government regulations, and a rising demand for sustainable packaging and manufacturing solutions. According to the latest report by IMARC Group, The United States recycled plastics market size reached USD 7.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 13.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.20% during 2025-2033.

United States Recycled Plastics Industry Trends and Drivers:

The recycled plastics market in the United States is changing fast. This shift is due to rising environmental awareness and pressure to tackle plastic waste. Public concern about plastic pollution in oceans and landfills drives consumers and businesses to adopt sustainable practices. There is a growing demand for recycled materials in packaging, consumer goods, and construction. This trend opens up new opportunities for companies in plastics recycling. Government regulations also play a key role in this market growth. These include rules for minimum recycled content in products and bans on single-use plastics in some areas. Investment in better recycling infrastructure and technologies is vital to meet the rising demand for high-quality recycled plastics.

A key trend shaping the U.S. recycled plastics market is a focus on advanced recycling technologies and chemical recycling. Traditional mechanical recycling has limits on the types of plastics it can handle and the quality of the recyclates produced. Advanced technologies, like chemical recycling, can break down plastics into their basic monomers. These can then be used to make virgin-quality plastics. This could greatly boost recycling rates and support a true circular economy for plastics. Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial. This includes resin producers, brand owners, recyclers, and government agencies. Their work is vital for developing and scaling up these advanced technologies. Also, the economic viability of recycled plastics compared to virgin ones is a significant factor for market acceptance. Improving collection and sorting infrastructure is essential. Creating stable end markets for recycled plastics is also key for the long-term growth and sustainability of this market.

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United States Recycled Plastics Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Plastic Type Insights:

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
  • Others

Application Insights:

  • Non-Food Contact Packaging
  • Food Contact Packaging
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Others

Raw Material Insights:

  • Plastic Bottles
  • Plastic Films
  • Rigid Plastic and Foam
  • Fibres
  • Others

Regional Insights:

  • Northeast
  • Midwest
  • South
  • West

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Key highlights of the Report:

  • Market Performance (2019-2024)
  • Market Outlook (2025-2033)
  • COVID-19 Impact on the Market
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
  • Strategic Recommendations
  • Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
  • Market Drivers and Success Factors
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Structure of the Market
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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