India Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The recycled plastics market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,488.1 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 11.2% is expected of India recycled plastics market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$4,995.5
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$11,488.1
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
11.2%
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India recycled plastics market highlights

  • The India recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 4,995.5 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 11,488.1 million by 2033.
  • The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, polypropylene was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
  • Polyvinyl Chloride is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Recycled plastics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 4,995.5 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 11,488.1 million
Growth rate11.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentPolypropylene
Fastest growing segmentPolyvinyl Chloride
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, India accounted for 8.2% 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 Asia Pacific, China recycled plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 34,214.8 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

India recycled plastics market outlook

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Polypropylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 31.73% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the India recycled plastics market based on polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Rising environmental concerns among consumers coupled with the government policies such as “Swachh Bharat Mission” are anticipated to fuel the demand for recycled plastics in the country. Growing packaging, automotive, and construction industries in the country are further propelling the demand for recycled plastics.

India acknowledges the magnitude and intricacy of the plastic waste issue. It also comprehends the link between this plastic waste and the problem of global ocean plastic pollution and the concerns surrounding global warming.

Rising demand for electric vehicles in India is taken care by Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited and Tata Motors, who are producing electric vehicles in the country.

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