Latin America Plastic Waste Management Market Size & Outlook

The plastic waste management market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,291.6 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 3.2% is expected of Latin America plastic waste management market from 2020 to 2027.
Revenue, 2019 (US$M)
$1,781.3
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$2,291.6
CAGR, 2020 - 2027
3.2%
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Latin America

Latin America plastic waste management market highlights

  • The Latin America plastic waste management market generated a revenue of USD 1,781.3 million in 2019.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2020 to 2027.
  • In terms of segment, landfills was the largest revenue generating service in 2019.
  • Recycling is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Argentina is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2027.

Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2019USD 1,781.3 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 2,291.6 million
Growth rate3.2% (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
Key market players worldwideVeolia Environnement SA, Waste Management Inc, SUEZ Environnement, Clean Harbors Inc, Republic Services Inc

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Latin America region accounted for 5.4% of the global plastic waste management market in 2019.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 21,362.9 million by 2027.

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Latin America plastic waste management market outlook

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Landfills was the largest segment with a revenue share of 57.87% in 2019. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America plastic waste management market based on collection, recycling, incineration, landfills covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


  • Latin America Plastic Waste Management Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Collection
    • Recycling
    • Incineration
    • Landfills
  • Latin America 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
  • Latin America Plastic Waste Management Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2016-2027)
    • Residential
    • Commercial
    • Industrial

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