Global Plastic Waste Management Market Size & Outlook

The plastic waste management industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 42,202.5 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 3.1% is expected of the worldwide plastic waste management industry from 2020 to 2027.
Revenue, 2019 (US$M)
$33,060.0
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$42,202.5
CAGR, 2020 - 2027
3.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global plastic waste management market highlights

  • The global plastic waste management market generated a revenue of USD 33,060.0 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 42,202.5 million by 2027.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2020 - 2027) of 3.1% by 2027.
  • In terms of segment, landfills accounted for a revenue of USD 16,038.6 million in 2019.
  • Recycling is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2019.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2027.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2019USD 33,060.0 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 42,202.5 million
Growth rate3.1% (CAGR from 2019 to 2027)
Largest segmentLandfills
Fastest growing segmentRecycling
Historical data covered2016 - 2018
Base year for estimation2019
Forecast period covered2020 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCollection, Recycling, Incineration, Landfills

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 15.4% of the global plastic waste management market in 2019.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • By country, Mexico is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 536.0 million by 2027.

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Landfills was the largest segment with a revenue share of 48.51% in 2019. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global plastic waste management market based on collection, recycling, incineration, landfills covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


  • Global Plastic Waste Management Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Collection
    • Recycling
    • Incineration
    • Landfills
  • Global Plastic Waste Management Polymer Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Polypropylene (PP)
    • Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
    • High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
    • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
    • Polyurethane (PUR)
    • Terephthalate (PET)
    • Others
  • Global Plastic Waste Management Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Residential
    • Commercial
    • Industrial

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