U.S. Chemical Recycling Of Plastics Market Size & Outlook

The chemical recycling of plastics market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,056.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.9% is expected of the United States chemical recycling of plastics market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,466.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,056.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.9%
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U.S. chemical recycling of plastics market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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U.S. chemical recycling of plastics market highlights

  • The U.S. chemical recycling of plastics market generated a revenue of USD 1,466.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2,056.3 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, depolymerization was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • 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 2023USD 1,466.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,056.3 million
Growth rate4.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentDepolymerization
Fastest growing segmentDepolymerization
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 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, U.S. accounted for 11.2% of the global chemical recycling of plastics market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. chemical recycling of plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 2,056.3 million by 2030.

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Depolymerization was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.44% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. chemical recycling of plastics market based on depolymerization, dissolution, conversion covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The plastic recycling rate in the U.S. is low as the plastic waste generated in the country is exported to other countries for recycling. For instance, following China’s ban on the import of plastic waste in 2018, the U.S. is exporting its plastic waste to Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

In October 2023, the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023 was reintroduced by the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, which requires packaging producers to design, finance, and manage waste & recycling programs.

This act also mandates the U.S. EPA to conduct a comprehensive study on cumulative health impacts of chemical recycling facilities and incinerators in collaboration with the National Academies of Science, which can influence chemical recycling of plastics market in the U.S.

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