Europe Plastic Recycling Market Poised for Growth Through 2030 as Plant Capacity Expands, Operating Efficiency Improves and End-User Demand Accelerates
Dublin, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Europe Plastic Recycling Market Analysis: Plant Capacity, Production, Operating Efficiency, Demand & Supply, End-User Industries, Distribution Channel, Regional Demand, 2015-2030" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
Europe Plastic Recycling Market Forecast to Reach 34.234 Million Tonnes by 2030
The Europe plastic recycling market reached 22.90 million tonnes in 2020 and is projected to grow to 34.234 million tonnes by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.03% during the forecast period. Market expansion is being supported by rising environmental awareness, carbon-reduction initiatives, regulatory action and increasing demand for recycled plastic across major end-use industries.
The widespread use of plastic in packaging, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, automotive manufacturing and other industrial applications continues to generate substantial volumes of plastic waste. In response, businesses and governments across Europe are accelerating recycling initiatives designed to improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact and support circular economy targets. Growing emphasis on energy conservation and lower carbon emissions is also expected to strengthen demand within the Europe plastic recycling market through 2030.
Technological advancements in chemical recycling are creating additional market opportunities. In 2018, Agilyx launched a pilot project with a capacity of 10 tonnes per day to produce styrene monomer through the chemical recycling of general-purpose polystyrene and high-impact polystyrene. The report also identifies Ineos Styrolution's announced plans to apply this technology to a 100-kilotonne styrene monomer production facility. Investments of this scale demonstrate the industry's focus on recovering value from plastic waste while expanding the availability of recycled feedstock.
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased plastic consumption through greater use of personal protective equipment, masks, pharmaceutical products and ready-to-eat food packaging. Although this development intensified pressure on waste-management systems, it also reinforced the need for effective recycling infrastructure. Government initiatives intended to accelerate plastic recovery and recycling are expected to support long-term market development across the region.
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The market research methodology combines primary and secondary research. Primary surveys are conducted with plastic recycling manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, wholesalers and customers. The findings are then cross-validated through extensive secondary research to improve the accuracy, consistency and reliability of the Europe plastic recycling market data.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Europe Plastic Recycling Market Outlook, 2015-2030
1.1. Capacity, By Volume
1.1.1. By Country
1.2. Production, By Volume
1.2.1. By Country
1.3. Operating Efficiency
1.3.1. By Country
2. Europe Plastic Recycling Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.1. By End use
2.2. By Sales Channel (Direct/Institutional Sales, Retail Sales, Other Channel Sales)
2.3. By Country
2.4. Germany Plastic Recycling Market Outlook, 2015-2030
2.4.1. Capacity, By Volume
2.4.1.1. By Company
2.4.1.2. By Location
2.4.2. Production, By Volume
2.4.2.1. By Company
2.4.3. Operating Efficiency
2.4.3.1. By Company
2.4.4. Germany Plastic Recycling Demand-Supply Scenario, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.4.4.1. Demand
2.4.4.2. Supply
2.4.4.3. Gap
2.4.5. Germany Plastic Recycling Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.4.5.1. By End use
2.4.5.2. By Company Share (At least top 3 companies' market share)
2.4.5.3. By Region
2.4.5.4. By Sales Channel
2.4.6. Netherlands Plastic Recycling Market Outlook, 2015-2030
2.4.6.1. Capacity, By Volume
2.4.6.1.1. By Company
2.4.6.1.2. By Location
2.4.6.2. Production
2.4.6.2.1. By Company
2.4.6.3. Operating Efficiency
2.4.6.3.1. By Company
2.4.7. Netherlands Plastic Recycling Demand-Supply Scenario, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.4.7.1. Demand
2.4.7.2. Supply
2.4.7.3. Gap
2.4.8. Netherlands Plastic Recycling Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.4.8.1. By End use
2.4.8.2. By Sales Channel
2.4.8.3. By Company Share (At least top 3 companies' market share)
2.4.8.4. By Region
2.5. France Plastic Recycling Market Outlook, 2015-2030
2.5.1. Capacity, By Volume
2.5.1.1. By Company
2.5.1.2. By Location
2.5.2. Production
2.5.2.1. By Company
2.5.3. Operating Efficiency
2.5.3.1. By Company
2.5.4. France Plastic Recycling Demand-Supply Scenario, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.5.4.1. Demand
2.5.4.2. Supply
2.5.4.3. Gap
2.5.5. France Plastic Recycling Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.5.5.1. By End use
2.5.5.2. By Sales Channel
2.5.5.3. By Company Share (At least top 3 companies' market share)
2.5.5.4. By Region
2.6. Spain Plastic Recycling Market Outlook, 2015-2030
2.6.1. Capacity, By Volume
2.6.1.1. By Company
2.6.1.2. By Location
2.6.2. Production
2.6.2.1. By Company
2.6.3. Operating Efficiency
2.6.3.1. By Company
2.6.4. Spain Plastic Recycling Demand-Supply Scenario, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.6.4.1. Demand
2.6.4.2. Supply
2.6.4.3. Gap
2.6.5. Spain Plastic Recycling Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.6.5.1. By End use
2.6.5.2. By Sales Channel
2.6.5.3. By Company Share (At least top 3 companies' market share)
2.6.5.4. By Region
2.7. Italy Plastic Recycling Market Outlook, 2015-2030
2.7.1. Capacity, By Volume
2.7.1.1. By Company
2.7.1.2. By Location
2.7.2. Production
2.7.2.1. By Company
2.7.3. Operating Efficiency
2.7.3.1. By Company
2.7.4. Italy Plastic Recycling Demand-Supply Scenario, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.7.4.1. Demand
2.7.4.2. Supply
2.7.4.3. Gap
2.7.5. Italy Plastic Recycling Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.7.5.1. By End use
2.7.5.2. By Sales Channel
2.7.5.3. By Company Share (At least top 3 companies' market share)
2.7.5.4. By Region
2.8. United Kingdom Plastic Recycling Market Outlook, 2015-2030
2.8.1. Capacity, By Volume
2.8.1.1. By Company
2.8.1.2. By Location
2.8.2. Production
2.8.2.1. By Company
2.8.3. Operating Efficiency
2.8.3.1. By Company
2.8.4. United Kingdom Plastic Recycling Demand-Supply Scenario, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.8.4.1. Demand
2.8.4.2. Supply
2.8.4.3. Gap
2.8.5. United Kingdom Plastic Recycling Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.8.5.1. By End use
2.8.5.2. By Sales Channel
2.8.5.3. By Company Share (At least top 3 companies' market share)
2.8.5.4. By Region
2.9. Russia Plastic Recycling Market Outlook, 2015-2030
2.9.1. Capacity, By Volume
2.9.1.1. By Company
2.9.1.2. By Location
2.9.2. Production
2.9.2.1. By Company
2.9.3. Operating Efficiency
2.9.3.1. By Company
2.9.4. Russia Plastic Recycling Demand-Supply Scenario, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.9.4.1. Demand
2.9.4.2. Supply
2.9.4.3. Gap
2.9.5. Russia Plastic Recycling Demand Outlook, 2015-2030, By Volume
2.9.5.1. By End use
2.9.5.2. By Sales Channel
2.9.5.3. By Company Share (At least top 3 companies' market share)
2.9.5.4. By Region
3.1. Country-wise Import
3.2. Country-wise Export
4. News and Deals
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