Recycled Ocean Plastics Market Size & Share, by Source (Plastic Bottles, Plastic Films, Synthetic Fibers, Rigid Plastics & Foams); ResinType (High-Density Polyethylene, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyurethane) and By End User (Consumer Products, Building Products, Automotive) - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistics Report 2025-2037

  • Report ID: 2778
  • Published Date: Dec 23, 2024
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Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037

Recycled Ocean Plastics Market size was over USD 1.87 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 4.79 billion by 2037, witnessing over 7.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of recycled ocean plastics is evaluated at USD 1.99 billion.

This is attributed to the growing usage of plastics in the recent times coupled with the stringent government rules to regulate such waste.


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Recycled Ocean Plastics Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges

Growth Drivers

  • Using Plastic Waste asa Resource to Propel the Growth of Global Market: It is imperative to note that on account of rapid industrialization and urbanization, the usage of plastic has increased manifolds, the ill effects of which are gradually emerging in the form of marine and land pollution. There are many companies that are providing a ray of hope in reducing the appalling effect of plastic wastes and thereby driving the growth of the global market. These companies aim at recycling plastic and manufacturing commercial products which can be used by people in their daily lives. Some of the noteworthy companies/ brands such as Norton Point and Unifi are involved in making sunglasses by recycling ocean plastic, thereby generating employment, and contributing to sustainable living. Similarly, Adidas and Parley, the renowned companies have collaborated to create fancy yet functional sneakers from the ocean plastic.
  • Rising Awareness and Government Policies to Further Boost the Growth of the Global Market: One of the major factors contributing to marine litter is the accumulation of plastic wastes. Nearly 80 percent of ocean pollutants are derived from land-based sources, while the remaining 20 percent come from marine sources.

    In order to minimize ocean plastic waste, several developed and developing nations have implemented numerous recycling programs. As a result, governments in various countries are adopting new policies and legislation to regulate the production of such waste, promote the re-use and recycling of plastic waste and thereby facilitating the growth of the global recycled ocean plastics market

Challenges

  • Growing Concern Over Ocean Plastics And Stringent Government Rules To Hinder The Growth Of Global Market: As per environment experts, it has been predicted that by 2050 the production of plastic will increase by 3 times in comparison to the current plastic production. Since the majority of the plastic produced is not recycled, it ends up clogging the land and seabed. In recent times, it has been seen that many animals especially marine life are becoming endangered. Many aquatic animals such as whales, turtles, seahorse, and others die as a result of ingestion, entanglement, and choking caused by plastics present in the ocean. Thus, the increasing amount of plastic wastes and the concern to regulate the waste coupled with the high processing cost of such waste are some of the factors expected to restrain the growth of the global recycled ocean plastic market over the forecast period

Recycled Ocean Plastics Market: Key Insights
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Recycled Ocean Plastics Segmentation

The market is segmented by source, resin type, and by end-user out of which the end-user segment is further categorized into consumer products, building & construction products, packaging, automotive, healthcare, textiles, and others. The packaging segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share in the global recycled ocean plastics market over the forecast period owing to rapid industrialization and increasing use of plastics to protect the product from harsh conditions.

On the basis of resin type, the market is segmented into polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polycarbonate, polyurethane, and others. Presently, polyethylene terephthalate accounts for the majority of the market share and it will continue to hold a large share in the global recycled ocean plastic market during the forecast period owing to its extensive use in the manufacturing of shoes, containers, luggage, and automobile parts, among others.

On the other hand, based on the source, plastic bottles are projected to lead the global recycled ocean plastic market during the forecast period. This is attributed to its intensive applications in industries such as storing carbonated drinks, medicines, oils, and others. 

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments

By Source

  • Plastic Bottles
  • Plastic Films
  • Synthetic Fibers
  • Rigid Plastics & Foams
  • Others (auto-parts, electrical goods, furniture, and others)

By Resin Type

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate
  • High-Density Polyethylene
  • Low-Density Polyethylene
  • Polypropylene
  • Polystyrene
  • Polyvinyl Chloride
  • Polycarbonate
  • Polyurethane
  • Others

By End-User

  • Consumer Products
  • Building and Construction
  • Packaging
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare
  • Textiles
  • Others

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Recycled Ocean Plastics Industry - Regional Synopsis

On the basis of regional analysis, the recycled ocean plastics market is segmented into five major regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa, North America industry is poised to hold largest revenue share by 2037, on account of increasing demand for recycled plastics coupled with the presence of leading companies converting waste materials into innovative products. The North American market is followed by Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and African market. This is attributed to various initiatives undertaken by the government and other organizations in these regions to recycle and reuse the ocean plastic waste. Half of the world’s plastics are manufactured in China which contributes to around 29% thereby leveraging the need to recycle plastic waste, boosting the growth of the global recycled ocean plastic market.

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Companies Dominating the Recycled Ocean Plastics Landscape

    • Suez 
      • Company Overview
      • Business Strategy
      • Key Product Offerings
      • Financial Performance
      • Key Performance Indicators
      • Risk Analysis
      • Recent Development
      • Regional Presence
      • SWOT Analysis
    • Unifi, Inc.
    • KW Plastics
    • MethodProducts, PBC
    • Veolia
    • B&B Plastics Inc.
    • Oceanworks
    • Jayplas
    • Plastipak Holdings, Inc.

In the News

  • October 2020Suez announced that it has won several contracts in China and Philippines regarding treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater. The contracts won were valued for more than EUR 90 million.

Author Credits:  Rajrani Baghel


  • Report ID: 2778
  • Published Date: Dec 23, 2024
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of recycled ocean plastics is evaluated at USD 1.99 billion.

Recycled Ocean Plastics Market size was over USD 1.87 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 4.79 billion by 2037, witnessing over 7.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037.

North America industry is poised to hold largest revenue share by 2037, on account of increasing demand for recycled plastics coupled with the presence of leading companies converting waste materials into innovative products.

The major players in the market are Suez, Unifi, Inc., KW Plastics, MethodProducts, PBC, Veolia, B&B Plastics Inc., Oceanworks, Jayplas, Plastipak Holdings, Inc., and others.
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