UAE Plastic Waste Management Market Size & Outlook

The plastic waste management market in the UAE is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 738.5 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of the UAE plastic waste management market from 2020 to 2027.
Revenue, 2019 (US$M)
$553.1
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$738.5
CAGR, 2020 - 2027
3.7%
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UAE

UAE plastic waste management market highlights

  • The UAE plastic waste management market generated a revenue of USD 553.1 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 738.5 million by 2027.
  • The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% 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.

Plastic waste management market data book summary

Market revenue in 2019USD 553.1 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 738.5 million
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2019 to 2027)
Largest segmentLandfills
Fastest growing segmentRecycling
Historical data2016 - 2018
Base year2019
Forecast period2020 - 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, UAE accounted for 1.7% of the global plastic waste management market in 2019.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • In Middle East & Africa, UAE plastic waste management market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 611.9 million by 2027.

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UAE plastic waste management market outlook

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Landfills was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.7% in 2019. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE plastic waste management market based on collection, recycling, incineration, landfills covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


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

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UAE plastic waste management market size, by service, 2016-2027 (US$M)

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