France Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The recycled plastics market in France is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,145.9 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 11.4% is expected of France recycled plastics market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$1,342.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$3,145.9
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
11.4%
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France recycled plastics market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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France recycled plastics market highlights

  • The France recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 1,342.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,145.9 million by 2033.
  • The France market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, polyethylene was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
  • Polypropylene is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Recycled plastics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 1,342.2 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 3,145.9 million
Growth rate11.4% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentPolyethylene
Fastest growing segmentPolypropylene
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene
Key market players worldwideRethmann AG & Co. KG, Biffa, Stericycle Inc, Republic Services Inc, Waste Management Inc, Veolia Environnement SA, Shell PLC, Waste Connections Inc, Clean Harbors Inc, Covestro AG


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, France accounted for 2.2% of the global recycled plastics market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Europe, Germany recycled plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • France is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 3,145.9 million by 2033.

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Recycled Plastics Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Stericycle Inc View profile 13500 2355 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL, United States, 60015 https://www.stericycle.com
Waste Connections Inc View profile 22539 6220 Highway 7, Suite 600, Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4H 4G3 https://www.wasteconnections.com
Biffa View profile 5001-10000 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.biffa.co.uk
Rethmann AG & Co. KG View profile 251-500 Selm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe https://www.rethmann-gruppe.de
Republic Services Inc View profile 41000 18500 North Allied Way, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85054 https://www.republicservices.com
Clean Harbors Inc View profile 21539 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, United States, 02061-9149 https://www.cleanharbors.com
Waste Management Inc View profile 48000 800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000, Houston, TX, United States, 77002 https://www.wm.com
Shell PLC View profile 100000 Shell Centre, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7NA https://www.shell.com
Veolia Environnement SA View profile 218288 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 https://www.veolia.com
Covestro AG View profile 17520 Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51373 https://www.covestro.com/en

France recycled plastics market outlook

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Polyethylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.92% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the France recycled plastics market based on polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


The French government has introduced anti-waste laws in order to tackle the waste generation in the country, which includes plastic, textiles, and various other products. These new anti-waste laws are intended to promote the circular economy introduced by the European Union in order to tackle plastic waste in the European countries.

In January 2020, the country has banned single-use plastic plates, straws, cutlery, cups, and cotton buds and is expected to ban plastic tea bags and toys, which are distributed without any cost to consumers in fast food restaurants.

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