Global market share of recycled plastics by type 2017

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 30, 2023
In 2017, PET (polyethylene terephthalate) dominated the recycled plastics market, accounting for 55 percent of the global market share. Growth in the market is expected due to population growth and increasing demand for lightweight materials.

Distribution of recycled plastics market worldwide in 2017, by plastic type

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Release date

June 2019

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2017

Supplementary notes

PET: Polyethylene terephthalate
HDPE: High-density polyethylene
PP: Polypropylene
LDPE: Low-density polyethylene

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