South Africa Chemical Recycling Of Plastics Market Size & Outlook

The chemical recycling of plastics market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 546.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.4% is expected of South Africa chemical recycling of plastics market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$337.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$546.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
8.4%
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South Africa chemical recycling of plastics market highlights

  • The South Africa chemical recycling of plastics market generated a revenue of USD 337.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 546.8 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, depolymerization was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Depolymerization is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Chemical recycling of plastics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 337.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 546.8 million
Growth rate8.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentDepolymerization
Fastest growing segmentDepolymerization
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationDepolymerization, Dissolution, Conversion
Key market players worldwideAgilyx ASA Ordinary Shares, Basf SE, INEOS, Veolia Environnement SA, Eastman Chemical Co, SABIC, LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A, Maire Tecnimont, Recycling Technologies, JEPLAN


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 2.1% of the global chemical recycling of plastics market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia chemical recycling of plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 737.4 million by 2030.

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Chemical Recycling Of Plastics Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
JEPLAN View profile 101-250 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, Asia http://www.jeplan.co.jp/en
Recycling Technologies View profile 51-100 Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, Europe https://recyclingtechnologies.co.uk/
Maire Tecnimont View profile 5001-10000 Milan, Lombardia, Italy, Europe https://www.mairetecnimont.com/en/home
Agilyx ASA Ordinary Shares View profile 114 13240 SW Wall Street, Tigard, OR, United States, 97223 https://www.agilyx.com
INEOS View profile 10001+ Rolle, Geneve, Switzerland, Europe http://www.ineos.com/
SABIC View profile 10001+ Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia, Asia http://www.sabic.com
Eastman Chemical Co View profile 14000 200 South Wilcox Drive, Kingsport, TN, United States, 37662 https://www.eastman.com
Veolia Environnement SA View profile 218288 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 https://www.veolia.com
LyondellBasell Industries NV Class A View profile 20000 One Vine Street, 4th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1J0AH https://www.lyondellbasell.com
Basf SE View profile 111855 Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, 67056 https://www.basf.com

South Africa chemical recycling of plastics market outlook

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Depolymerization was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.74% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa chemical recycling of plastics market based on depolymerization, dissolution, conversion covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Plastic recycling initiatives in South Africa have gained momentum with various organizations and government efforts aimed at tackling plastic pollution and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

For instance, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and WWF South Africa are leading a five-year project aimed at developing circular plastic packaging and systems to reduce plastic pollution from the food and beverage industry.

This project focuses on implementing upstream and midstream interventions in the plastic packaging value chain, emphasizing the need for a system change involving reduced demand for plastics, increased circularity through collection and recycling, and proper end-of-life management.

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