Certified Circular Plastics Market Report 2026

The certified circular plastics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.83 billion in 2025 to $2.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing plastic waste generation, early implementation of recycling standards, rising corporate sustainability commitments, growth of mechanical recycling infrastructure, adoption of circular economy frameworks.

The certified circular plastics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.21 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory mandates for recycled content, rising investments in advanced recycling technologies, growing demand for sustainable packaging materials, expansion of digital material traceability systems, increasing collaboration across circular value chains. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of certified recycled polymers, rising demand for closed-loop plastic systems, growing use of traceability and certification standards, expansion of bio-based circular plastics, enhanced focus on material lifecycle transparency.

The increasing demand for recycled plastics is expected to drive the growth of the certified circular plastics market in the coming years. Recycled plastics are materials that are reprocessed from waste into new products, helping reduce reliance on virgin plastics and lower environmental impact. The rising demand for recycled plastics is driven by growing environmental concerns, stricter government regulations on plastic waste, and increasing consumer preference for sustainable products. Certified circular plastics support the credibility and wider adoption of recycled plastics by ensuring they meet established sustainability and quality standards. For example, in December 2024, according to a report published by the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR), a US-based trade association, US bottles and jars contained an average of 16.2% post-consumer recycled (PCR) PET in 2023, representing a three-percentage-point increase from the 13.2% used in 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for recycled plastics is driving the expansion of the certified circular plastics market.

Leading companies in the certified circular plastic market are concentrating on creating innovative solutions, such as certified circular resins, to satisfy the rising need for sustainable materials. Certified circular resins are plastic materials validated for their recyclability and incorporation of recycled content, ensuring they contribute to a circular economy by being produced from recycled materials and being recyclable themselves. For instance, in March 2024, Toray Plastics (America), Inc., a U.S.-based plastic fabrication company, introduced Torayfan polypropylene film made from certified circular resins that utilize ExxonMobil's Exxtend advanced recycling technology. This product fosters sustainability in the packaging sector by incorporating recycled plastic waste, thereby supporting a circular plastic economy. The certified circular resins also uphold high quality and performance standards, eliminating the need for requalification when utilized in Torayfan films. Furthermore, the Exxtend process results in significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fossil-based materials.

In April 2023, Amcor plc, an Australian packaging company, formed a partnership with ExxonMobil Corporation. This collaboration aims to enhance the availability of certified circular plastics in Australia and New Zealand, aligning with Amcor's goal of achieving 30% recycled content by 2030 and boosting recycling efforts through ExxonMobil's advanced recycling technology. ExxonMobil Corporation is a U.S.-based natural gas company that provides certified circular plastics.

Major companies operating in the certified circular plastics market are ExxonMobil Corporation, TotalEnergies SE, BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, LyondellBasell Subholdings B.V., Neste Corporation, Covestro AG, UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Eastman Chemical Company, ALPLA Group, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, Trinseo, Plastipak Holdings Inc., Borealis AG, INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH, Veolia Environnement S.A., Plastic Energy Limited, Hanmere Polythene Limited (Amerplast), GreenMantra Technologies, Agilyx Corporation, Carbios SAS, Loop Industries Inc.

North America was the largest region in the certified circular plastics market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the certified circular plastics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the certified circular plastics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The certified circular plastics market consists of sales of recycled plastic packaging, bottles, containers, textiles, and construction materials. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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