India Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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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 2025 | USD 4,995.5 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 11,488.1 million |
| Growth rate | 11.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Polypropylene |
| Fastest growing segment | Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene |
| Key market players worldwide | Rethmann 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
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to recycled plastics market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
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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