Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market Growth, Size, Trends Analysis- By Material, By Product Type, By Application - Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies and Segment Forecast to 2034
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Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market is estimated to reach USD 7878.65 million by 2034 with a CAGR 5.25%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis. The global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market was valued at USD 4723.14 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.25% from 2025 to 2034. Industries like automotive, electronics, and packaging are increasingly using recycled engineering plastics to meet sustainability goals and reduce emissions. This shift is driven by ESG commitments, regulations, and consumer demand for eco-friendly materials. Governments and corporations are adopting circular economy practices, promoting advanced mechanical and chemical recycling to retain the quality of plastics like PC, PA, and PEEK. Regulations such as the EU Waste Framework Directive and EPR programs are pushing higher recycled content. Chemical recycling technologies like depolymerization and pyrolysis offer virgin-quality materials, supporting high-performance applications and reducing dependence on fossil resources while enhancing supply chain sustainability.
By Product:
Polycarbonate leads the recycled engineering plastics market, driven by growing use in optical and automotive applications that demand durability, transparency, and heat resistance. Manufacturers are increasingly incorporating recycled PC into headlamp lenses, electronic displays, and lightweight vehicle parts to meet sustainability goals while maintaining quality. Companies like Covestro and SABIC are developing advanced recycling methods to produce high-performance, eco-friendly PC. Similarly, recycled ABS is gaining traction in consumer electronics as major brands integrate it into devices and appliances. Supported by circular economy policies and recycling investments, adoption is expanding across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs.
By Recycling Process:
Mechanical recycling leads the recycled engineering plastics market due to its cost-effectiveness and scalability in handling large volumes of plastic waste. Processes like shredding, washing, and re-extrusion offer an economical alternative to chemical methods, suitable for applications where slight material degradation is acceptable. Growing government and industry efforts to boost recycled content are driving investments in recycling infrastructure. Meanwhile, chemical recycling is gaining importance for producing high-purity materials from complex waste. Techniques such as solvolysis and depolymerization enable virgin-quality recovery, supporting high-performance applications in aerospace, medical, and electronics sectors.
By Application:
The automotive sector leads the recycled engineering plastics market, driven by the push for lightweight, fuel-efficient, and sustainable vehicles. Automakers are increasingly using recycled polyamides, polycarbonates, and ABS in interior and structural parts to reduce weight and emissions. Regulations like the EU's End-of-Life Vehicle Directive are accelerating this shift by requiring higher recycled content. Similarly, the electrical and electronics industry is adopting recycled plastics to meet e-waste regulations and sustainability goals. Companies such as Lenovo and Samsung use recycled materials in casings and components to enhance environmental performance and compliance.
Regional Insights:
Asia Pacific leads the global recycled engineering plastics market, driven by rapid growth in the automotive and electronics sectors. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are promoting recycled materials to meet sustainability goals. Japan's “3R†initiative and South Korea's Resource Circulation Act encourage higher recycled content, while China's focus on domestic recycling infrastructure and EV production boosts demand for high-performance recycled plastics. Significant investments in mechanical and chemical recycling facilities are strengthening regional supply. In North America, growing corporate commitments to circular economy goals and advanced recycling initiatives by companies like Eastman and Loop Industries are accelerating adoption.
Market Competitive Landscape:
The Recycled Engineering Plastics Market is highly consolidated. Some of the market key players are Banyan Nation, Borealis, Covestro AG, Dow Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, MBA Polymers, Inc., Polyplastics Group, Polyvisions Inc., Trinseo, and Veolia Environnement S.A.
Recent Developments:
In February 2025, Polyplastics Co., Ltd. introduced a new 40% glass-filled recycled PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) compound to address growing demand for sustainable materials in automotive and other sectors. The company highlighted stringent quality control throughout production and indicated intentions to launch higher glass-filled grades in the future.
In August 2023, Japanese engineering plastics manufacturer Polyplastics announced the launch of its Duracircle recycling service, set to begin in March 2024. The service allows customers to recycle industrial waste from their production processes by re-compounding the materials.
Scope of the report:
Report Metric Details
Market size available for years 2021-2034
Base year considered 2024
Forecast period 2025-2034
Segments covered By Product, By Recycling Process, By Application
Regions covered North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
Companies Covered
Banyan Nation, Borealis, Covestro AG, Dow Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, MBA Polymers, Inc., Polyplastics Group, Polyvisions Inc., Trinseo, and Veolia Environnement S.A.
Key Topics Covered in the Report
Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market Size (FY'2021-FY'2034)
Overview of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Segmentation of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market By Product {(Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyamide (Nylon), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Others}
Segmentation of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market By Recycling Process (Mechanical Recycling, Chemical Recycling)
Segmentation of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market By Application (Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Consumer Goods, Industrial Machinery, Others)
Statistical Snap of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Expansion Analysis of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Problems and Obstacles in Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Competitive Landscape in the Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Details on Current Investment in Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Competitive Analysis of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Prominent Players in the Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
SWOT Analysis of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY'2025-FY'2034)
Recommendations from Analyst
According to SPER Market Research, the Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market is estimated to reach USD 7878.65 million by 2034 with a CAGR 5.25%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market, including market size and trends, product mix, Applications, and supplier analysis. The global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market was valued at USD 4723.14 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 5.25% from 2025 to 2034. Industries like automotive, electronics, and packaging are increasingly using recycled engineering plastics to meet sustainability goals and reduce emissions. This shift is driven by ESG commitments, regulations, and consumer demand for eco-friendly materials. Governments and corporations are adopting circular economy practices, promoting advanced mechanical and chemical recycling to retain the quality of plastics like PC, PA, and PEEK. Regulations such as the EU Waste Framework Directive and EPR programs are pushing higher recycled content. Chemical recycling technologies like depolymerization and pyrolysis offer virgin-quality materials, supporting high-performance applications and reducing dependence on fossil resources while enhancing supply chain sustainability.
By Product:
Polycarbonate leads the recycled engineering plastics market, driven by growing use in optical and automotive applications that demand durability, transparency, and heat resistance. Manufacturers are increasingly incorporating recycled PC into headlamp lenses, electronic displays, and lightweight vehicle parts to meet sustainability goals while maintaining quality. Companies like Covestro and SABIC are developing advanced recycling methods to produce high-performance, eco-friendly PC. Similarly, recycled ABS is gaining traction in consumer electronics as major brands integrate it into devices and appliances. Supported by circular economy policies and recycling investments, adoption is expanding across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific manufacturing hubs.
By Recycling Process:
Mechanical recycling leads the recycled engineering plastics market due to its cost-effectiveness and scalability in handling large volumes of plastic waste. Processes like shredding, washing, and re-extrusion offer an economical alternative to chemical methods, suitable for applications where slight material degradation is acceptable. Growing government and industry efforts to boost recycled content are driving investments in recycling infrastructure. Meanwhile, chemical recycling is gaining importance for producing high-purity materials from complex waste. Techniques such as solvolysis and depolymerization enable virgin-quality recovery, supporting high-performance applications in aerospace, medical, and electronics sectors.
By Application:
The automotive sector leads the recycled engineering plastics market, driven by the push for lightweight, fuel-efficient, and sustainable vehicles. Automakers are increasingly using recycled polyamides, polycarbonates, and ABS in interior and structural parts to reduce weight and emissions. Regulations like the EU's End-of-Life Vehicle Directive are accelerating this shift by requiring higher recycled content. Similarly, the electrical and electronics industry is adopting recycled plastics to meet e-waste regulations and sustainability goals. Companies such as Lenovo and Samsung use recycled materials in casings and components to enhance environmental performance and compliance.
Regional Insights:
Asia Pacific leads the global recycled engineering plastics market, driven by rapid growth in the automotive and electronics sectors. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are promoting recycled materials to meet sustainability goals. Japan's “3R†initiative and South Korea's Resource Circulation Act encourage higher recycled content, while China's focus on domestic recycling infrastructure and EV production boosts demand for high-performance recycled plastics. Significant investments in mechanical and chemical recycling facilities are strengthening regional supply. In North America, growing corporate commitments to circular economy goals and advanced recycling initiatives by companies like Eastman and Loop Industries are accelerating adoption.
Market Competitive Landscape:
The Recycled Engineering Plastics Market is highly consolidated. Some of the market key players are Banyan Nation, Borealis, Covestro AG, Dow Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, MBA Polymers, Inc., Polyplastics Group, Polyvisions Inc., Trinseo, and Veolia Environnement S.A.
Recent Developments:
In February 2025, Polyplastics Co., Ltd. introduced a new 40% glass-filled recycled PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) compound to address growing demand for sustainable materials in automotive and other sectors. The company highlighted stringent quality control throughout production and indicated intentions to launch higher glass-filled grades in the future.
In August 2023, Japanese engineering plastics manufacturer Polyplastics announced the launch of its Duracircle recycling service, set to begin in March 2024. The service allows customers to recycle industrial waste from their production processes by re-compounding the materials.
Scope of the report:
Report Metric Details
Market size available for years 2021-2034
Base year considered 2024
Forecast period 2025-2034
Segments covered By Product, By Recycling Process, By Application
Regions covered North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
Companies Covered
Banyan Nation, Borealis, Covestro AG, Dow Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, MBA Polymers, Inc., Polyplastics Group, Polyvisions Inc., Trinseo, and Veolia Environnement S.A.
Key Topics Covered in the Report
Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market Size (FY'2021-FY'2034)
Overview of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Segmentation of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market By Product {(Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyamide (Nylon), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Others}
Segmentation of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market By Recycling Process (Mechanical Recycling, Chemical Recycling)
Segmentation of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market By Application (Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Consumer Goods, Industrial Machinery, Others)
Statistical Snap of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Expansion Analysis of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Problems and Obstacles in Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Competitive Landscape in the Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Details on Current Investment in Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Competitive Analysis of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Prominent Players in the Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
SWOT Analysis of Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY'2025-FY'2034)
Recommendations from Analyst
Table of Contents
259 Pages
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Scope of the report
- 1.2. Market segment analysis
- 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Research data source
- 2.1.1. Secondary Data
- 2.1.2. Primary Data
- 2.1.3. SPERs internal database
- 2.1.4. Premium insight from KOLs
- 2.2. Market size estimation
- 2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
- 2.3. Data triangulation
- 3. Executive Summary
- 4. Market Dynamics
- 4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
- 4.1.1. Drivers
- 4.1.2. Restraints
- 4.1.3. Opportunities
- 4.1.4. Challenges
- 5. Market variable and outlook
- 5.1. SWOT Analysis
- 5.1.1. Strengths
- 5.1.2. Weaknesses
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
- 5.1.4. Threats
- 5.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 5.2.1. Political Landscape
- 5.2.2. Economic Landscape
- 5.2.3. Social Landscape
- 5.2.4. Technological Landscape
- 5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
- 5.2.6. Legal Landscape
- 5.3. PORTERs Five Forces
- 5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
- 5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
- 5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
- 5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
- 5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
- 5.4. Heat Map Analysis
- 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
- 6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market
- 7. Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market, By Product, (USD Million) 2021-2034
- 7.1. Polycarbonate (PC)
- 7.2. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
- 7.3. Polyamide (Nylon)
- 7.4. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- 7.5. Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
- 7.6. Others
- 8. Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market, By Recycling Process (USD Million) 2021-2034
- 8.1. Mechanical Recycling
- 8.2. Chemical Recycling
- 9. Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market, By Application (USD Million) 2021-2034
- 9.1. Automotive
- 9.2. Electrical & Electronics
- 9.3. Building & Construction
- 9.4. Consumer Goods
- 9.5. Industrial Machinery
- 9.6. Others
- 10. Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market, (USD Million) 2021-2034
- 10.1. Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market Size and Market Share
- 11. Global Recycled Engineering Plastics Market, By Region, 2021-2034 (USD Million)
- 11.1. Asia-Pacific
- 11.1.1. Australia
- 11.1.2. China
- 11.1.3. India
- 11.1.4. Japan
- 11.1.5. South Korea
- 11.1.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 11.2. Europe
- 11.2.1. France
- 11.2.2. Germany
- 11.2.3. Italy
- 11.2.4. Spain
- 11.2.5. United Kingdom
- 11.2.6. Rest of Europe
- 11.3. Middle East and Africa
- 11.3.1. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- 11.3.2. United Arab Emirates
- 11.3.3. Qatar
- 11.3.4. South Africa
- 11.3.5. Egypt
- 11.3.6. Morocco
- 11.3.7. Nigeria
- 11.3.8. Rest of Middle-East and Africa
- 11.4. North America
- 11.4.1. Canada
- 11.4.2. Mexico
- 11.4.3. United States
- 11.5. Latin America
- 11.5.1. Argentina
- 11.5.2. Brazil
- 11.5.3. Rest of Latin America
- 12. Company Profile
- 12.1. Banyan Nation
- 12.1.1. Company details
- 12.1.2. Financial outlook
- 12.1.3. Product summary
- 12.1.4. Recent developments
- 12.2. Borealis
- 12.2.1. Company details
- 12.2.2. Financial outlook
- 12.2.3. Product summary
- 12.2.4. Recent developments
- 12.3. Covestro AG
- 12.3.1. Company details
- 12.3.2. Financial outlook
- 12.3.3. Product summary
- 12.3.4. Recent developments
- 12.4. Dow Inc.
- 12.4.1. Company details
- 12.4.2. Financial outlook
- 12.4.3. Product summary
- 12.4.4. Recent developments
- 12.5. Eastman Chemical Company
- 12.5.1. Company details
- 12.5.2. Financial outlook
- 12.5.3. Product summary
- 12.5.4. Recent developments
- 12.6. MBA Polymers, Inc.
- 12.6.1. Company details
- 12.6.2. Financial outlook
- 12.6.3. Product summary
- 12.6.4. Recent developments
- 12.7. Polyplastics Group
- 12.7.1. Company details
- 12.7.2. Financial outlook
- 12.7.3. Product summary
- 12.7.4. Recent developments
- 12.8. Polyvisions Inc.
- 12.8.1. Company details
- 12.8.2. Financial outlook
- 12.8.3. Product summary
- 12.8.4. Recent developments
- 12.9. Trinseo
- 12.9.1. Company details
- 12.9.2. Financial outlook
- 12.9.3. Product summary
- 12.9.4. Recent developments
- 12.10. Veolia Environnement S. A.
- 12.10.1. Company details
- 12.10.2. Financial outlook
- 12.10.3. Product summary
- 12.10.4. Recent developments
- 12.11. Others
- 13. Conclusion
- 14. List of Abbreviations
- 15. Reference Links
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