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市場調查報告書
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1797944
全球化學品回收市場:預測(至 2032 年)—原料、產品、技術、應用、最終用戶和地區分析Chemical Recycling Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Feedstock, Output, Technology, Application, End User and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球化學品回收市場預計在 2025 年達到 170.9 億美元,到 2032 年將達到 339.5 億美元,預測期內的複合年成長率為 10.3%。
化學回收是透過熱解、氣化、解聚合和溶劑分解等化學反應,將塑膠廢棄物分解成其原始單體和其他有價值的化學原料的過程。這種方法可以處理不可回收的受污染、混合和多層塑膠。這種方法透過生產原生品質的材料、減少對石化燃料的依賴以及最大限度地減少塑膠廢棄物對環境的影響,從而支持循環經濟。
塑膠廢棄物增加
全球塑膠廢棄物產量的迅猛成長是推動化學回收市場擴張的主要因素。僅有9%的塑膠廢棄物被回收利用,50%最終掩埋掩埋,22%則被丟棄在無人管理的場所。如此嚴重的塑膠廢棄物危機正催生對永續管理解決方案前所未有的需求。消費者對塑膠污染造成的環境惡化的認知日益增強,再加上人體內存在著令人擔憂的微塑膠,這些因素正在推動市場需求的成長。此外,世界各國政府正在實施嚴格的法規和排放目標,以減少塑膠廢棄物的排放,從而創造出一種政策主導的環境,促使各行各業紛紛採用化學回收技術。
資本和營運成本高
化學回收需要專門的設施、先進的加工設備和複雜的物流網路,因此與傳統回收方法相比,其實施成本更高。經濟效益依然嚴峻,尤其是在油價下跌的情況下,再生材料難以與原生塑膠在成本上競爭。化學回收製程的複雜性需要先進的專業知識和持續的技術投資,這會帶來額外的財務負擔。此外,擴大規模以處理大量廢棄物非常複雜,需要在研發和基礎設施方面投入大量資金,這限制了中小企業的市場滲透。
可再生能源與碳捕獲結合
化學回收與再生能源來源和碳捕獲技術的融合,為市場擴張提供了變革性的成長機會。這種整合實現了閉合迴路塑膠生產系統,與基於石化燃料的生產方法相比,可顯著減少溫室氣體排放。此外,政府承諾投資超過1億美元用於先進的回收技術,並制定了2030年實現50%回收率的循環經濟政策,為技術進步創造了有利條件。這種整合將有助於將混合和受污染的廢棄物轉化廢棄物高品質的原料,並支持永續的生產流程。
原料污染問題
化學回收設施在處理受污染的廢棄物流時排放致癌性化學物質和全球禁用的有害物質,造成嚴重的健康和環境風險。混合的塑膠成分和劣化材料使回收過程複雜化,降低了效率並增加了營運成本。此外,廢棄物收集系統不完善導致受污染的原料需要進行大量的預處理,從而降低了經濟效益。回收產品中含有的有害物質需要全面的檢測和品管措施,這不僅增加了操作難度,還限制了市場接受度。
新冠疫情導致大面積設施關閉、供應鏈中斷以及再生材料需求下降,嚴重擾亂了化學回收業務。停工措施導致亞洲超過80%的回收價值鏈停擺,原油價格下跌導致再生塑膠相對於原生料的競爭力下降。此外,整合廢棄物流並將城市廢棄物視為不可回收的建議進一步減少了原料的供應。非正規部門的勞動力遭受了毀滅性打擊,擾亂了原料供應鏈,並對整個南亞市場的回收業前景造成了持久的負面影響。
預計塑膠產業將成為預測期內最大的產業
預計塑膠產業將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率,這得益於其廣泛的應用領域,包括包裝、汽車、電子和建築。包裝產業的發展受到對永續包裝解決方案和循環經濟計畫日益成長的需求的推動,這些計畫的目標是到2025年使用1000萬噸再生塑膠。此外,汽車和電子產業擴大採用化學再生塑膠,加上消費者對永續產品的偏好日益成長,正在鞏固該產業的主導地位。此外,解聚合製程的技術進步使得人們能夠從各種塑膠廢棄物流中回收高品質的原料,從而支持廣泛的市場應用。
單體回收和再聚合部分預計將在預測期內以最高複合年成長率成長
單體回收和再聚合領域預計將在預測期內呈現最高成長率,這得益於其在處理混合和受污染塑膠廢棄物流方面的卓越能力。該技術透過解聚合製程將塑膠聚合物分解為單體和寡聚物,從而生產出符合嚴格品質規格的原生料。此外,該製程透過將廢棄物轉化為新塑膠生產的原料,減少了對石化燃料資源的依賴,從而符合循環經濟的原則。此外,技術創新正在提高解聚方法的效率和成本效益,使其在工業應用中越來越具有吸引力。
在嚴格的法規結構、雄心勃勃的永續性目標和先進的廢棄物管理基礎設施的推動下,預計歐洲地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。歐盟的循環經濟行動計畫和歐洲綠色新政創造了一種政策環境,要求減少塑膠廢棄物並提高回收率。此外,德國、法國和荷蘭等國家正透過大量的政府補貼、津貼和支持研發舉措的官民合作關係關係引領技術進步。此外,消費者對永續產品的強烈意識和需求正在鼓勵歐洲製造商採用循環經濟實踐。
預計亞太地區在預測期內的複合年成長率最高。這是由於中國和印度等主要經濟體的塑膠消費量高,這對廢棄物管理構成了重大挑戰。這些國家已承諾透過循環經濟實踐和環境法規來解決塑膠污染問題,推動了對永續廢棄物管理解決方案的需求。此外,人們日益增強的環保意識和監管政策的實施,為化學回收工作創造了有利條件。此外,快速的工業化和都市化導致塑膠廢棄物產生量增加,對先進的回收技術的需求日益迫切,這使得亞太地區成為永續塑膠廢棄物管理解決方案快速成長的區域市場。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Chemical Recycling Market is accounted for $17.09 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $33.95 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period. Chemical recycling is a process that breaks down plastic waste into its original monomers or other valuable chemical feedstocks through chemical reactions such as pyrolysis, gasification, depolymerization, or solvolysis. It enables the treatment of contaminated, mixed, or multi-layered plastics that are otherwise non-recyclable. This approach supports a circular economy by producing virgin-quality materials, thereby reducing dependency on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impact from plastic waste.
Rising plastic waste generation
The exponential increase in global plastic waste generation serves as the primary driver propelling chemical recycling market expansion. With only 9% of total plastic waste being recycled globally while 50% ends up in landfills and 22% in uncontrolled sites, the magnitude of the plastic waste crisis creates unprecedented demand for sustainable management solutions. Rising consumer awareness regarding environmental degradation caused by plastic pollution, combined with the alarming presence of microplastics in human bodies, drives market demand. Additionally, governments worldwide are implementing stringent regulations and emission targets to mitigate plastic waste, creating a policy-driven environment that necessitates the adoption of chemical recycling technologies across industries.
High capital and operational costs
Chemical recycling requires specialized facilities, advanced processing equipment, and sophisticated logistics networks, resulting in elevated implementation costs compared to conventional recycling methods. Economic viability remains challenging as recycled materials struggle to achieve cost competitiveness with virgin plastics, particularly when oil prices decline. The intricate nature of chemical recycling processes demands advanced expertise and continuous technological investments, creating additional financial burdens. Furthermore, the complexity of scaling operations to handle large waste volumes requires significant investments in research, development, and infrastructure, limiting market penetration for smaller players.
Integration with renewable energy & carbon capture
The convergence of chemical recycling with renewable energy sources and carbon capture technologies presents transformative growth opportunities for market expansion. This integration enables closed-loop plastic manufacturing systems that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel-based production methods. Additionally, government initiatives investing over $100 million in advanced recycling technologies, coupled with circular economy policies targeting 50% recycling rates by 2030, create favorable conditions for technological advancement. The integration facilitates conversion of mixed and contaminated plastic waste into high-quality feedstocks, supporting sustainable manufacturing processes.
Feedstock contamination issues
Chemical recycling facilities emit cancer-causing chemicals and globally banned toxic substances during the processing of contaminated waste streams, creating significant health and environmental risks. Mixed plastic compositions and degraded materials complicate the recycling process, reducing efficiency and increasing operational costs. Additionally, inadequate waste collection systems result in contaminated feedstock that requires extensive pre-treatment, diminishing economic returns. The presence of hazardous substances in recycled outputs necessitates comprehensive testing and quality control measures, increasing operational complexity and limiting market acceptance.
The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted chemical recycling operations through widespread facility closures, supply chain disruptions, and reduced demand for recycled materials. Lockdown measures suspended over 80% of recycling value chains across Asia, while declining oil prices made recycled plastics less competitive compared to virgin materials. Additionally, recommendations to merge waste streams and treat municipal waste as non-recyclable further reduced feedstock availability. The informal sector workforce faced devastating impacts, disrupting raw material supply chains and creating lasting negative effects on recycling viability across South Asian markets.
The plastics segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The plastics segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to extensive application across packaging, automotive, electronics, and construction. The packaging sector is driven by increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions and circular economy initiatives targeting 10 million tons of recycled plastic incorporation by 2025. Additionally, growing adoption of chemically recycled plastics in automotive and electrical sectors, combined with rising consumer preference for sustainable products, reinforces segment dominance. Moreover, technological advancements in depolymerization processes enable recovery of high-quality feedstocks from diverse plastic waste streams, supporting broad market applications.
The monomer recovery & repolymerization segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the monomer recovery & repolymerization segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate due to its superior capability to process mixed and contaminated plastic waste streams. This technology breaks down plastic polymers into monomers or oligomers through depolymerization processes, enabling production of virgin-equivalent materials that meet stringent quality specifications. Additionally, the process supports circular economy principles by converting waste back into raw materials for new plastic production, reducing reliance on fossil fuel resources. Moreover, technological innovations enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of depolymerization methods, making them increasingly attractive for industrial applications.
During the forecast period, the Europe region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by stringent regulatory frameworks, ambitious sustainability targets, and advanced waste management infrastructure. The European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan and European Green Deal create conducive policy environments mandating plastic waste reduction and increased recycling rates. Additionally, countries like Germany, France, and the Netherlands lead technological advancement through substantial government subsidies, grants, and public-private partnerships supporting research and development initiatives. Moreover, strong consumer awareness and demand for sustainable products compel European manufacturers to adopt circular economy practices.
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR due to substantial plastic consumption volumes in major economies like China and India creating significant waste management challenges. These countries' commitments to address plastic pollution through circular economy practices and environmental regulations drive demand for sustainable waste management solutions. Additionally, growing environmental awareness among populations and implementation of regulatory policies create favorable conditions for chemical recycling initiatives. Moreover, rapid industrialization and urbanization increase plastic waste generation, necessitating advanced recycling technologies, positioning Asia Pacific as the fastest-growing regional market for sustainable plastic waste management solutions.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Chemical Recycling Market include Agilyx, Clariant, Certech, PreZero Deutschland, Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, OQEMA Group, Seche Environnement, Clean Harbors, GreenMantra Technologies, Aduro Clean Technologies, Cielo Waste Solutions, Licella, Mura Technology, Loop Industries, and Carbios.
In July 2025, Agilyx ASA announces that GreenDot Global has signed binding agreements for a €27.5m financing round led by Pioneer Point Partners, a leading, London-based, sustainability infrastructure firm and current shareholder in GreenDot. Under the terms of the transaction, funds advised by Pioneer will invest €16m, Agliyx €7m, and Circular Resources €4.5m. Agilyx's €7m investment is fully funded by the €20m debt financing.
In January 2025, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation will launch a joint project for the recycling of carbon black, one of the main raw materials of tires. According to the collaboration plan, Sumitomo Rubber will supply rubber chippings (recycled materials) generated from tire manufacturing processes and crushed end-of-life tires ("ELTs") to Mitsubishi Chemical. At Mitsubishi Chemical, these materials will be fed into coke ovens as raw materials for chemical recycling to produce carbon black again from the tar. The resulting sustainable carbon black will be used as raw material for tires to be produced by Sumitomo Rubber.
In May 2024, Clariant is excited to present the company's latest solutions to support the plastics industry to improve safety and efficiency, increase circularity, and reduce waste at NPE2024, happening now in Orlando, Florida. Clariant is launching AddWorks(R) PPA, perfluoralkyl substances (PFAS)-free polymer processing aid product line, and AddWorks PKG 158, a highly efficient antioxidant solution with outstanding color protection, especially designed for polyolefins containing recycled material. Licolub(R) PED 1316 - a wax for easier processing and better surface properties in building and construction. A range of next generation products to improve plastics recycling, reduce environmental impacts, and increase performance are being featured at the event.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.