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市場調查報告書
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全球循環經濟塑膠市場:2032 年預測-按聚合物類型、供應來源、回收製程、應用和地區分類的分析Circular Economy Plastics Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Polymer Type, Source, Recycling Process, Application, and By Geography |
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根據 Stratistics MRC 的一項研究,預計到 2025 年,全球循環經濟塑膠市場價值將達到 785 億美元,到 2032 年將達到 1,511 億美元。
預計在預測期內,塑膠市場將以9.8%的複合年成長率成長。循環經濟塑膠是指一種永續發展模式,它將塑膠材料的設計、生產、使用和回收過程整合到一個連續的循環中,從而最大限度地減少廢棄物和環境影響。與傳統的「獲取-製造-丟棄」模式不同,該系統提倡塑膠的再利用、再製造和回收,旨在盡可能延長塑膠的使用壽命。其目標是節省資源、減少污染,並創造一個更有效率、更環保的塑膠生命週期。
根據經濟合作暨發展組織(OECD)的數據,全球只有 9% 的塑膠廢棄物得到妥善回收,而 22% 的塑膠垃圾管理不當。
加強環境法規和政府政策
世界各國政府正在實施嚴格的法規,例如禁止使用一次性塑膠製品和強制規定再生塑膠含量。這些政策迫使製造商將循環塑膠納入其供應鏈,從而創造了穩定且不斷成長的需求。此外,生產者延伸責任制(EPR)機制將塑膠廢棄物管理的經濟負擔轉移到生產者身上,使回收成為一項策略性的財務要務,而不僅僅是一項環境目標,從而加速了市場擴張。
塑膠廢棄物中的污染問題
市場成長的主要障礙是回收塑膠廢棄物中普遍存在的高污染水準。不同類型聚合物、食物殘渣和不可可再生材料的混合物顯著降低了再生產品的品質。這種污染使分類和製作流程更加複雜,增加了營運成本,並降低了材料品質。因此,它無法滿足許多高價值應用所需的嚴格規格,限制了其應用,並給行業相關人員帶來了重大挑戰。
化學回收與先進加工技術的創新
化學回收和先進分類技術的創新為克服現有市場限制提供了重要機會。與機械回收不同,化學製程可以將塑膠分解成分子級成分,從而能夠處理受污染或結構複雜的多層材料。這些創新使得生產適用於食品級和醫療應用的高品質再生塑膠成為可能,開闢了新的高價值市場領域,並顯著提高了循環塑膠模式的經濟可行性。
監管的不確定性和各國標準差異
不同地區在再生材料含量、材料定義和廢棄物貿易政策的標準不一,為跨國公司帶來了複雜的合規挑戰。這種不一致會擾亂供應鏈,增加行政負擔,並阻礙跨國投資。此外,未來政策走向的不確定性可能會阻礙對回收基礎設施的長期投資,減緩市場整體發展速度,並導致市場碎片化。
疫情初期,封鎖措施導致回收系統關閉,商業垃圾量減少,對循環塑膠市場造成了衝擊。原油價格暴跌導致原生塑膠價格暴跌,供應鏈瓶頸也暫時削弱了再生材料的競爭力。然而,這場危機也提高了消費者和企業對永續性的意識,促使包裝材料中再生材料的需求激增。這種新的承諾,加上對供應鏈脆弱性的認知,最終加速了市場的復甦和長期成長。
預計在預測期內,聚對苯二甲酸乙二醇酯(PET)細分市場將佔據最大的市場佔有率。
預計在預測期內,聚對苯二甲酸乙二醇酯(PET)將佔據最大的市場佔有率,這主要得益於其在飲料瓶和食品包裝等易於識別且高度可回收的應用領域中的廣泛使用。在全球範圍內,PET的收集和機械回收基礎設施已相當完善。此外,為回應消費者需求和監管壓力,品牌所有者正積極追求提高再生PET(rPET)含量的目標,預計這將創造強勁、穩定且可觀的需求,並確保其在可預見的未來保持市場主導地位。
預計在預測期內,消費後廢棄物領域將呈現最高的複合年成長率。
預計在預測期內,消費後廢棄物領域將呈現最高的成長率,因為它是真正循環經濟中規模最大、最重要的廢棄物來源。為減少廢棄物掩埋量和提高回收率,相關法規的不斷改善正推動企業對收集和分類設施進行巨額投資。此外,企業也越來越重視在其產品中使用消費後回收(PCR)材料,以進一步推進其永續性舉措,這成為強勁的需求驅動力,推動該領域的成長速度遠超工業廢棄物。
在歐盟全面而雄心勃勃的循環經濟行動計畫的支持下,歐洲地區預計將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。該計劃設定了具有約束力的回收目標和嚴格的生產者延伸責任制(EPR)規則。歐洲擁有先進的廢棄物管理基礎設施和較高的消費者環保意識,確保了原料的穩定供應。此外,諸如《一次性塑膠指令》等支持性立法也形成了強勁的監管勢頭。作為一個成熟的、政策主導的市場,歐洲將繼續在全球循環塑膠活動中佔據最大佔有率。
預計亞太地區在預測期內將實現最高的複合年成長率,這主要得益於塑膠消費量的成長以及應對嚴峻廢棄物管理挑戰的迫切需求。中國、印度和東南亞各國政府正在實施新的政策,以遏制塑膠污染並鼓勵對回收能力的投資。此外,再生產品製造業的不斷壯大以及公共和私營部門投資的增加,共同為市場快速擴張創造了充滿活力的環境,並使其成長率位居世界前列。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Circular Economy Plastics Market is accounted for $78.5 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $151.1 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period. Circular Economy Plastics refers to a sustainable approach where plastic materials are designed, produced, used, and recycled in a continuous loop to minimize waste and environmental impact. Instead of the traditional "take-make-dispose" model, this system promotes reusing, remanufacturing, and recycling plastics to keep them in use for as long as possible. It aims to conserve resources, reduce pollution, and create a more efficient, eco-friendly plastic lifecycle.
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), only 9% of plastic waste worldwide is successfully recycled, while 22% is mismanaged.
Increasing environmental regulations and government policies
Governments worldwide are implementing stringent regulations, such as bans on single-use plastics and mandatory recycled content targets. These policies compel manufacturers to integrate circular plastics into their supply chains, creating a guaranteed and growing demand. Furthermore, extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes are shifting the financial burden of plastic waste management onto producers, making recycling a financially strategic imperative rather than just an environmental goal, thereby accelerating market expansion.
Contamination issues in plastic waste streams
A significant impediment to market growth is the high level of contamination present in collected plastic waste. The commingling of different polymer types, along with food residues and non-recyclable materials, severely degrades the quality of recycled output. This contamination complicates the sorting and processing stages, leading to increased operational costs and inferior material quality that often fails to meet the stringent specifications required for many high-value applications, thus limiting its adoption and creating a key challenge for industry stakeholders.
Innovation in chemical recycling and advanced processing technologies
Breakthroughs in chemical recycling and advanced sorting technologies present a substantial opportunity to overcome existing market limitations. Unlike mechanical recycling, chemical processes can break down plastics to their molecular building blocks, enabling the handling of contaminated or complex multi-layer materials. This innovation allows for the production of virgin-quality recycled plastics suitable for food-grade and medical applications, thereby unlocking new, high-value market segments and significantly enhancing the economic viability of the circular plastics model.
Regulatory uncertainties and varying standards across countries
Divergent standards for recycled content, material definitions, and waste trade policies between regions create a complex compliance landscape for multinational corporations. This inconsistency can disrupt supply chains, increase administrative burdens, and stifle cross-border investment. Moreover, uncertainty around future policy directions can deter long-term capital commitment into recycling infrastructure, potentially slowing down the overall pace of market development and fragmentation.
The pandemic initially disrupted the circular plastics market through lockdowns that halted collection systems and reduced waste volumes from commercial sources. Supply chain bottlenecks and a crash in virgin plastic prices, linked to plummeting oil prices, temporarily undermined the competitiveness of recycled materials. However, the crisis also amplified consumer and corporate awareness of sustainability, leading to a surge in demand for recycled content in packaging. This renewed commitment, coupled with the recognition of supply chain vulnerabilities, has ultimately accelerated the market's recovery and long-term growth trajectory.
The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The polyethylene terephthalate (PET) segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period driven by its widespread use in easily identifiable and highly recyclable applications, particularly beverage bottles and food packaging. Well-established collection and mechanical recycling infrastructure for PET already exists globally. Additionally, brand owners are aggressively pursuing ambitious recycled PET (rPET) content targets in response to both consumer demand and regulatory pressure, creating a strong, stable, and high-volume demand pull that secures its leading market position for the foreseeable future.
The post-consumer waste segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the post-consumer waste segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate as it represents the largest and most critical waste stream for a truly circular economy. Heightened regulatory focus on reducing landfill waste and increasing recycling rates is channeling massive investments into collection and sorting facilities. Moreover, corporations are increasingly prioritizing post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in their products to meet sustainability pledges, creating a powerful demand-side driver that will propel this segment at an accelerated rate compared to industrial waste streams.
During the forecast period, the Europe region is expected to hold the largest market share anchored by the European Union's comprehensive and ambitious circular economy action plan, which sets binding recycling targets and strict extended producer responsibility rules. The region benefits from advanced waste management infrastructure and high consumer awareness, which ensures consistent feedstock supply. Furthermore, supportive legislation like the Single-Use Plastics Directive creates a powerful regulatory push, making Europe a mature and policy-driven market that will continue to account for the largest share of global circular plastics activity.
Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR fueled by a combination of escalating plastic consumption and a pressing need to address critical waste management challenges. Governments in China, India, and Southeast Asian nations are implementing new policies to curb plastic pollution and invest in recycling capabilities. This, combined with a growing manufacturing base for recycled products and increasing investment from both public and private sectors, creates a dynamic environment ripe for rapid market expansion and the highest growth rate globally.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Circular Economy Plastics Market include LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Borealis AG, Eastman Chemical Company, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, TOMRA Systems ASA, Veolia Environnement S.A., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Dow Inc., BASF SE, Braskem S.A., TotalEnergies SE, Covestro AG, Amcor plc, ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG, Plastipak Packaging, Inc., Carbios SA, Loop Industries, Inc., and Republic Services, Inc.
In November 2025, Official opening of "Omra" transforms Norway's plastic recycling capability. Jointly owned by TOMRA (65%) and Plastretur (35%), the state-of-the-art facility has the capacity to process 90,000 tonnes of plastic per year, transforming plastic packaging waste into uniform polymer fractions ready for recycling.
In August 2025, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, today announced it has recycled more than 150 billion post-consumer PET bottles since 2011. This significant milestone underscores the company's long-term commitment to circular economy practices and its sustained investment in global recycling infrastructure.
In March 2025, LyondellBasell showcased its Advanced Polymer Solutions portfolio at Plastico Brasil 2025, emphasizing sustainable plastic solutions and high-performance materials designed to meet evolving market needs in South America, especially for packaging and transportation sectors.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.