Malaysia Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook

The recycled plastics market in Malaysia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,331.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 8.5% is expected of Malaysia recycled plastics market from 2024 to 2030.

Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$752.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,331.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
8.5%
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Malaysia

Malaysia recycled plastics market highlights

  • The Malaysia recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 752.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,331.6 million by 2030.
  • The Malaysia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, polypropylene was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Recycled plastics market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 752.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,331.6 million
Growth rate8.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPolypropylene
Fastest growing segmentPolyethylene Terephthalate
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
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, Malaysia accounted for 1.5% of the global recycled plastics market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China recycled plastics market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 8,335.5 million by 2030.

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Recycled Plastics Market Scope

Recycled plastics market segmentation & scope
Polyethylene
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Polypropylene
Polyvinyl Chloride
Polystyrene
Others
Plastic Bottles
Plastic Films
Polymer Foam
Others
Building & Construction
Packaging
Electrical & Electronics
Textiles
Automotive
Others

Recycled Plastics Market Companies

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Malaysia recycled plastics market outlook

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Polypropylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.78% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Malaysia recycled plastics market based on polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Domestic plastic waste and import of plastic waste have become a major problem for Malaysia. After the China ban on import of plastic waste, Malaysia became the plastic dumping ground for developing countries. In order to tackle this situation, the country has started working toward the framework of proper plastic recycling facilities.


The recycling rate of plastic waste in Malayasia has gone up from 10.7% in 2013 to 31.5% in 2021. The ministry of Economy Malaysia has the plans that includes aspirations for introducing integrated waste management facilities, controlling waste imports and exports, minimising single-use plastics and packaging materials. A 40% recycling rate target by 2025 has been set.

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