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全球消費後再生 (PCR) 塑膠市場 - 2024-2031

Global Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic Market - 2024-2031

出版日期: 2024年06月05日 | 出版商:

DataM Intelligence | 英文 207 Pages | 商品交期: 最快1-2個工作天內

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概述

2023 年，全球消費後再生 (PCR) 塑膠市場達到 621 億美元，預計到 2031 年將達到 1,232 億美元，2024-2031 年預測期間複合年成長率為 8.9%。

各行業和消費者群體對永續性和社會責任的日益關注正在推動全球消費後再生 (PCR) 塑膠市場的大幅成長。隨著人們越來越意識到塑膠廢物及其不利的生態影響，對永續塑膠的需求比原生塑膠更大。 PCR 塑膠由回收的消費後塑膠廢物製成，透過將塑膠垃圾遠離海洋和垃圾掩埋場，為稀缺資源提供了替代品。

由於旨在減少塑膠廢棄物並鼓勵回收工作的規則和法規，全球 PCR 塑膠市場的擴張速度仍在加快。為了鼓勵使用再生材料並推動循環經濟，世界各國政府正在製定一系列規則，例如生產者延伸責任 (EPR) 計劃、塑膠禁令和產品中再生成分的要求。

亞太地區是全球消費後再生 (PCR) 塑膠市場的成長地區之一，佔市場佔有率超過 1/3。由於旨在減少塑膠污染的嚴格法律和政策，亞太地區注意到 PCR 塑膠的使用量增加。為了推廣 PCR 塑膠，中國、印度、日本和韓國等國家的政府正在實施包括塑膠禁令、生產者延伸責任 (EPR) 計劃以及要求商品含有回收成分等政策。

動力學

循環經濟措施和資源效率

由於循環經濟強調減少廢物和提高資源效率，消費後回收（PCR）塑膠變得越來越受歡迎。循環經濟理念旨在透過回收、再利用和再製造來盡可能長時間地保持物品的使用，以減少浪費並最大化資源的價值。透過將塑膠垃圾排除在垃圾掩埋場和焚燒爐之外並將其恢復到製造週期，PCR 塑膠對於這一轉變至關重要。

優先利用包括 PCR 塑膠在內的再生材料的循環經濟努力和閉迴路系統正在受到廣泛企業的歡迎。除了幫助減少氣候變遷影響之外，對資源效率的關注還可以促進整個價值鏈的創造力和團隊合作，以創造更多循環和永續的解決方案。

永續發展

人工智慧 (AI) 和機器人正在幫助企業部門應對永續發展和回收問題。沒有對這項技術進行更多研究，但冠狀病毒大流行是造成這種情況的罪魁禍首。截至目前，還沒有合適的逆向物流機器人來解決舊塑膠瓶的問題。為了加強裝配線上可回收或可用塑膠與不可回收塑膠的分離，正在開發機器人和人工智慧技術。機器人也扮演人類勞動者的角色，執行起重、分類和包裹遞送任務。

例如，2023 年，創新潤滑技術領域的領導者美孚推出了 50% 消費後回收 (PCR) 塑膠桶，作為推廣環保包裝的一部分。 PCR 桶等激勵措施鼓勵使用再生塑膠，從而減少塑膠廢物並促進永續發展。該公司旨在透過其 50% PCR 桶幫助客戶減少浪費、將廢物轉化為價值並推進永續發展目標，這是印度第一個用於潤滑油桶包裝的桶。

基礎設施和供應有限

其他障礙還包括用於回收的消費後塑膠垃圾的稀缺以及許多地區回收基礎設施的不足。儘管人們對該問題的認知有所提高並採取了鼓勵回收的舉措，但某些地方仍然缺乏用於分類和加工消費後塑膠的基礎設施和收集方法。

此外，原料的缺乏限制了 PCR 塑膠生產流程的可擴展性並阻礙了市場的成長。與回收材料的運輸和加工相關的物流問題進一步加劇了供應限制。政府、企業和社區必須共同努力，加強收集和回收系統，並對廢棄物管理基礎設施進行大量投資，以克服這些限制。

對品質和污染的擔憂

管理回收材料的污染程度並維護統一的品質標準是全球消費後回收 (PCR) 塑膠業務面臨的主要挑戰。 PCR 塑膠經常使用多個分類和加工步驟，這可能會導致材料的品質和屬性發生變化。

PCR 塑膠的使用和性能也可能受到原始產品中殘留的雜質或不可回收成分的污染的影響。需要在整個回收過程中實施嚴格的品質控管程序，並投資尖端的分類和清潔技術，以應對這些污染和品質挑戰。

The growing focus on sustainability and social responsibility across sectors and consumer groups is driving a substantial increase in the globally post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic market. There is a greater need for sustainable plastics than virgin ones as people become more conscious of plastic waste and its adverse ecological effects. PCR plastics, made from recycled post-consumer plastic waste, provide an alternative to scarce resources by keeping plastic trash out of the seas and landfills.

The global PCR plastic market is expanding faster still because of rules and regulations that are meant to lessen plastic waste and encourage recycling efforts. To encourage the use of recycled materials and advance a circular economy, governments over the world are putting in place rules such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, plastic bans and requirements for recycled content in products.

Asia-Pacific is among the growing regions in the global post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic market covering more than 1/3rd of the market. The Asia-Pacific has noticed a rise in the use of PCR plastics due to strict laws and policies designed to reduce plastic pollution. To promote PCR plastics, governments in nations like China, India, Japan and South Korea are implementing policies that include plastic bans, extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs and requirements for goods to contain recycled content.

Dynamics

Circular Economy Initiatives and Resource Efficiency

Post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics are becoming more and more popular due to the circular economy's emphasis on waste reduction and resource efficiency. The circular economy idea seeks to keep things in use for as long as possible by recycling, reusing and remanufacturing to decrease waste and maximize the value of resources. By keeping plastic trash out of landfills and incinerators and restoring it to the manufacturing cycle, PCR plastics are essential to this transformation.

Circular economy efforts and closed-loop systems that prioritize the utilization of recycled materials including PCR plastics are being embraced by a wide range of businesses. The concentration on resource efficiency promotes creativity and teamwork throughout the value chain to create more circular and sustainable solutions, in addition to assisting in the reduction of climate change effects.

Sustainability and Development

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robots are helping the corporate sector deal with sustainability and recycling. No additional research into this technology, but the coronavirus pandemic is to blame for this. As of right now, there isn't a proper reverse logistics robot to address the issue of old plastic bottles. To enhance the separation of recyclable or usable plastics from non-recyclable plastics in assembly lines, robotics and artificial intelligence technologies are being developed. Robots are also taking the role of human laborers in the lifting, sorting and package delivery duties.

For Instance, in 2023, Mobil, a leader in the world of innovative lubricating technologies, has introduced 50% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic pails as part of an effort to promote environmentally friendly packaging. Incentives such as the PCR pails encourage the use of recycled plastic, which lowers plastic waste and promotes sustainable development. The company aims to assist clients in reducing waste, converting waste into value and advancing sustainability goals with its 50% PCR pails, which are the first in India for lubricating oil pails packing.

Restricted Infrastructure and Supply

The scarcity of post-consumer plastic trash for recycling and the inadequate recycling infrastructure in many areas are other obstacles. The infrastructure and collection methods for sorting and processing post-consumer plastics are still lacking in certain places, despite increased awareness of the issue and initiatives to encourage recycling.

Additionally, the lack of feedstock restricts the PCR plastic production process's scalability and impedes the market's growth. Further exacerbating supply limits are logistical issues related to the transportation and processing of recycled materials. Governments, businesses and communities must work together to enhance collection and recycling systems and make large investments in waste management infrastructure to overcome these constraints.

Concerns about Quality and Contamination

Managing contamination levels in recovered materials and upholding uniform quality standards are major challenges facing the globally post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic business. Multiple sorting and processing steps are frequently used for PCR plastics, which may lead to variations in the material's qualities and attributes.

The use and performance of PCR plastics may also be impacted by leftover impurities from the original goods or contamination from non-recyclable components. Strict quality control procedures throughout the recycling process, together with investments in cutting-edge sorting and cleaning technology, are needed to address these contamination and quality challenges.

Segment Analysis

The global post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic market is segmented based on service, source, polymer, processing, end-user and region.

Rising Demand for Polypropylene in the Packaging Industry

The Polypropylene segment is among the growing regions in the global post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic market covering more than 1/3rd of the market. Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions across a variety of sectors is driving a notable expansion in the global post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP) market.

For Instance, in 2023, Repsol S.A. and Signode Industrial Group LLC introduced a pre-made polypropylene (PP) strap, crafted with 30% recycled content, tailored for high-strength applications. The freshly launched Repsol Reciclex RXP33AAA PP compound incorporates 30% mechanically recycled post-consumer domestic plastic (PCR), leading to a 9% reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional fossil-based materials. The strap boasts equivalent properties to those fashioned from virgin raw materials.

Geographical Penetration

Growing Demand for Non-Residential Building Projects in the Construction Industry in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific has been a dominant force in the global Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic Market. The post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic market in Asia-Pacific is expanding rapidly due to a growing emphasis on environmental conservation and sustainability. The demand for PCR plastics as an environmentally beneficial substitute for virgin plastics has increased as a result of this increased awareness, particularly in sectors like construction, automotive and packaging.

The Asia-Pacific construction industry is expected to have considerable growth in the next years due to a rise in demand for non-residential building projects, such as hospitals, schools and colleges. The demand is expected to persist throughout the projected period. As a result, this will hasten business development and increase demand for personal protective equipment products, such as belts, helmets, safety vests and other items.

For Instance, in 2020, In Asia-Pacific, Dow developed and introduced a brand-new post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic resin specifically for collation shrink film applications. With a 40 percent PCR concentration, the new resin produces films that function similarly to those created with virgin resins. The product, XUS 60921.01, is manufactured at Dow's external manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China, using recycled plastics that are collected domestically in China through Dow's key recycling partners.

In another instance, in 2021, Dow and Lucro Plastecycle, an Indian recycling company, partnered to develop and launch polyethylene film solutions using post-consumer recycled plastics in India. The collaboration supports Dow's goal of collecting, reusing or recycling 1 MMT of plastics by 2031, contributing to a circular economy in the region.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic business has been impacted by the COVID-19 epidemic in some ways. When several towns and recycling facilities imposed operating limitations and safety precautions to stop the virus's spread, the pandemic first caused disruptions in waste management systems and recycling operations globally.

Decreased post-consumer plastic waste availability for recycling was caused by lower collection rates and processing capacity, which had an impact on the supply of PCR plastic feedstock. Furthermore, the market for PCR plastic items has been impacted by changes in consumer behavior during the pandemic. Personal protective equipment (PPE), medical supplies and food delivery packaging are among the single-use plastic goods that are in high demand due to the increased focus on cleanliness and safety.

The market for recycled plastics has been impacted since manufacturers have been less inclined to invest in and give priority to the usage of PCR plastics as a result of the surge in demand for virgin plastic products. The pandemic has brought attention to the significance of sustainability and circular economy concepts in the plastics sector, though. Business and government pressure to emphasize sustainable practices and encourage the use of recycled materials is growing as environmental issues and plastic pollution become more widely known.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis

There have been notable effects on the globally post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic business from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In the global petrochemical sector, Russia and Ukraine are both big actors. Russia is a large supplier of natural gas and crude oil, which are necessary feedstocks for the manufacturing of plastic, while Ukraine is a major producer of chemicals.

Due to supply chain disruptions caused by the conflict, there is uncertainty over the availability of raw materials needed to produce PCR plastics. The globally PCR plastic industry is currently experiencing supply shortages and price volatility as a result of this disturbance. The conflict has also affected logistics and transportation lines, making it more difficult to move completed plastic goods and recovered plastics.

Many companies depend on the region's international trade lines and the fighting has resulted in delays, rerouting and higher transportation costs. The supply chain is under stress as a result of manufacturers' inability to deliver completed goods to consumers and get recycled plastic feedstock due to logistical issues.

By Service

Collection and Transportation
Recycling
Incineration
Landfills/Disposal

By Source

Bottles
Non-Bottles Rigid
Others

By Polymer

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyurethane (PU)
Polystyrene (PS)
Others

By Processing

Chemical Process
Mechanical Process
Biological Process

By End-User

Packaging
Building and Construction
Automotive
Furniture
Recycled Plastics
Others

By Region

North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

On May 28, 2020, Dow developed and introduced a brand-new post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic resin specifically for collation shrink film applications. With a 40 percent PCR concentration, the new resin produces films that function similarly to those created with virgin resins. The product, XUS 60921.01, is manufactured at Dow's external manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China, using recycled plastics that are collected domestically in China through Dow's key recycling partners.
On February 11, 2021, Dow and Lucro Plastecycle, an Indian recycling company, partnered to develop and launch polyethylene film solutions using post-consumer recycled plastics in India. The collaboration supports Dow's goal of collecting, reusing or recycling 1 MMT of plastics by 2031, contributing to a circular economy in the region.
On February 03, 2023, Mobil, a leader in the world of innovative lubricating technologies, introduced 50% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic pails as part of an effort to promote environmentally friendly packaging. Incentives such as the PCR pails encourage the use of recycled plastic, which lowers plastic waste and promotes sustainable development. The firm aims to assist clients in reducing waste, converting waste into value and advancing sustainability goals with its 50% PCR pails, which are the first in India for lubricating oil pails packing.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include BASF SE, SABIC, Arkema, Celanese Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Covestro AG, Ultra-Poly Corporation, Plastipak Holdings, Inc. and Dow.

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Target Audience 2024

Manufacturers/ Buyers
Industry Investors/Investment Bankers
Research Professionals
Emerging Companies

1.Methodology and Scope

1.1.Research Methodology
1.2.Research Objective and Scope of the Report

2.Definition and Overview

3.Executive Summary

3.1.Snippet by Service
3.2.Snippet by Source
3.3.Snippet by Polymer
3.4.Snippet by Processing
3.5.Snippet by End-User
3.6.Snippet by Region

4.Dynamics

4.1.Impacting Factors
- 4.1.1.Drivers
  - 4.1.1.1.Circular Economy Initiatives and Resource Efficiency
  - 4.1.1.2.Sustainability and Development
- 4.1.2.Restraints
  - 4.1.2.1.Restricted Infrastructure and Supply
  - 4.1.2.2.Concerns about Quality and Contamination
- 4.1.3.Impact Analysis

5.Industry Analysis

5.1.Porter's Five Force Analysis
5.2.Supply Chain Analysis
5.3.Pricing Analysis
5.4.Regulatory Analysis
5.5.Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis
5.6.DMI Opinion

6.COVID-19 Analysis

6.1.Analysis of COVID-19
- 6.1.1.Scenario Before COVID-19
- 6.1.2.Scenario During COVID-19
- 6.1.3.Scenario Post COVID-19
6.2.Pricing Dynamics Amid COVID-19
6.3.Demand-Supply Spectrum
6.4.Government Initiatives Related to the Market During Pandemic
6.5.Manufacturers Strategic Initiatives
6.6.Conclusion

7.By Service

7.1.Introduction
- 7.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Service
- 7.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By Service
7.2.Collection and Transportation*
- 7.2.1.Introduction
- 7.2.2.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
7.3.Recycling
7.4.Incineration
7.5.Landfills/Disposal

8.By Source

8.1.Introduction
- 8.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Source
- 8.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By Source
8.2.Bottles*
- 8.2.1.Introduction
- 8.2.2.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
8.3.Non-Bottles Rigid
8.4.Others

9.By Polymer

9.1.Introduction
- 9.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Polymer
- 9.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By Polymer
9.2.Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)*
- 9.2.1.Introduction
- 9.2.2.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
9.3.High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
9.4.Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
9.5.Polypropylene (PP)
9.6.Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
9.7.Polyurethane (PU)
9.8.Polystyrene (PS)
9.9.Others

10.By Processing

10.1.Introduction
- 10.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Processing
- 10.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By Processing
10.2.Chemical Process*
- 10.2.1.Introduction
- 10.2.2.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
10.3.Mechanical Process
10.4.Biological Process

11.By End-User

11.1.Introduction
- 11.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 11.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By End-User
11.2.Packaging*
- 11.2.1.Introduction
- 11.2.2.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
11.3.Building and Construction
11.4.Automotive
11.5.Furniture
11.6.Recycled Plastics
11.7.Others

12.By Region

12.1.Introduction
- 12.1.1.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
- 12.1.2.Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
12.2.North America
- 12.2.1.Introduction
- 12.2.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 12.2.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Service
- 12.2.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Source
- 12.2.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Polymer
- 12.2.6.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Processing
- 12.2.7.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 12.2.8.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 12.2.8.1.U.S.
  - 12.2.8.2.Canada
  - 12.2.8.3.Mexico
12.3.Europe
- 12.3.1.Introduction
- 12.3.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 12.3.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Service
- 12.3.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Source
- 12.3.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Polymer
- 12.3.6.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Processing
- 12.3.7.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 12.3.8.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 12.3.8.1.Germany
  - 12.3.8.2.UK
  - 12.3.8.3.France
  - 12.3.8.4.Russia
  - 12.3.8.5.Spain
  - 12.3.8.6.Rest of Europe
12.4.South America
- 12.4.1.Introduction
- 12.4.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 12.4.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Service
- 12.4.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Source
- 12.4.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Polymer
- 12.4.6.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Processing
- 12.4.7.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 12.4.8.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 12.4.8.1.Brazil
  - 12.4.8.2.Argentina
  - 12.4.8.3.Rest of South America
12.5.Asia-Pacific
- 12.5.1.Introduction
- 12.5.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 12.5.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Service
- 12.5.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Source
- 12.5.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Polymer
- 12.5.6.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Processing
- 12.5.7.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User
- 12.5.8.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
  - 12.5.8.1.China
  - 12.5.8.2.India
  - 12.5.8.3.Japan
  - 12.5.8.4.Australia
  - 12.5.8.5.Rest of Asia-Pacific
12.6.Middle East and Africa
- 12.6.1.Introduction
- 12.6.2.Key Region-Specific Dynamics
- 12.6.3.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Service
- 12.6.4.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Source
- 12.6.5.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Polymer
- 12.6.6.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Processing
- 12.6.7.Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By End-User

13.Competitive Landscape

13.1.Competitive Scenario
13.2.Market Positioning/Share Analysis
13.3.Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis

14.Company Profiles

14.1.BASF SE*
- 14.1.1.Company Overview
- 14.1.2.Product Portfolio and Description
- 14.1.3.Financial Overview
- 14.1.4.Key Developments
14.2.SABIC
14.3.Arkema
14.4.Celanese Corporation
14.5.Eastman Chemical Company
14.6.Exxon Mobil Corporation
14.7.Covestro AG
14.8.Ultra-Poly Corporation
14.9.Plastipak Holdings, Inc.
14.10.Dow

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