Global Post‑Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Report (2025–2035)
Market Overview
Chem Reports estimates that the Post‑Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic Packaging Market was valued at USD xxxx in 2025 and is projected to reach USD xxxx by 2035, growing at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period. PCR plastic packaging—produced from recycled consumer plastic waste—plays a critical role in advancing circular economy initiatives, reducing environmental impact, and supporting global sustainability goals. Increasing regulatory pressure, rising consumer awareness, and corporate commitments to recycled content are driving strong market growth.
The Global Post‑Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Report 2025 provides an in‑depth analysis of market structure, growth drivers, and competitive dynamics. The study incorporates both primary and secondary research methodologies, evaluating:
Growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions across food & beverage, personal care, household goods, and industrial sectors continues to support market expansion.
Impact of COVID‑19
The COVID‑19 outbreak in late 2019 had a notable impact on the PCR plastic packaging industry. Key effects included:
Despite early disruptions, the pandemic accelerated long‑term interest in sustainable and circular packaging solutions.
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Regional Analysis
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, etc.)
Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, etc.)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, etc.)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa, etc.)
Key Market Players
These companies focus on expanding recycling capabilities, improving material quality, developing innovative packaging designs, and strengthening partnerships with brands committed to sustainability.
The Global Post‑Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastic Packaging Market is projected to grow significantly between 2025 and 2035, driven by rising sustainability commitments, tightening environmental regulations, and increasing consumer demand for eco‑friendly packaging solutions. PCR plastic packaging—produced from recycled consumer plastic waste—plays a vital role in reducing landfill waste, lowering carbon emissions, and supporting circular economy initiatives across industries.
Growth is supported by strong adoption in food & beverage, personal care, household products, and industrial packaging. PET and HDPE remain the most widely used PCR materials due to their recyclability, clarity, and durability, while PP and other polymers are gaining traction as recycling technologies advance. North America and Europe lead in regulatory enforcement and recycled content mandates, while Asia‑Pacific is the fastest‑growing region due to expanding manufacturing capacity and rising environmental awareness.
Despite challenges such as inconsistent recycling streams, quality variability, and higher production costs compared to virgin plastics, the long‑term outlook remains highly positive. Corporate sustainability goals, technological advancements in sorting and reprocessing, and increasing investment in recycling infrastructure are expected to drive strong market expansion through 2035.
Market Dynamics
1. Drivers
2. Restraints
3. Opportunities
4. Trends
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
1. Threat of New Entrants — Moderate
2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers — Moderate to High
3. Bargaining Power of Buyers — High
4. Threat of Substitutes — Moderate
5. Industry Rivalry — High
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
1. Market Overview of Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging
1.1 Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Overview
1.1.1 Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
2.4 HDPE(High Density Polyethylene)
2.5 PP (Polypropylene)
2.6 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Bottles
3.4 Cups
3.5 Containers
3.6 Bags
3.7 Clamshells
3.8 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Business
5.1 Placon
5.1.1 Placon Company Profile
5.1.2 Placon Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.1.3 Placon Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Heritage Pioneer
5.2.1 Heritage Pioneer Company Profile
5.2.2 Heritage Pioneer Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.2.3 Heritage Pioneer Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Graham Packaging Company
5.3.1 Graham Packaging Company Company Profile
5.3.2 Graham Packaging Company Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.3.3 Graham Packaging Company Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Lacerta Group Inc
5.4.1 Lacerta Group Inc Company Profile
5.4.2 Lacerta Group Inc Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.4.3 Lacerta Group Inc Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 M&H Plastics USA
5.5.1 M&H Plastics USA Company Profile
5.5.2 M&H Plastics USA Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.5.3 M&H Plastics USA Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 SKS Bottle & Packaging Inc
5.6.1 SKS Bottle & Packaging Inc Company Profile
5.6.2 SKS Bottle & Packaging Inc Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.6.3 SKS Bottle & Packaging Inc Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Genpak
5.7.1 Genpak Company Profile
5.7.2 Genpak Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.7.3 Genpak Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Envision
5.8.1 Envision Company Profile
5.8.2 Envision Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.8.3 Envision Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Phoenix
5.9.1 Phoenix Company Profile
5.9.2 Phoenix Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.9.3 Phoenix Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 America's Plastics Makers
5.10.1 America's Plastics Makers Company Profile
5.10.2 America's Plastics Makers Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.10.3 America's Plastics Makers Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Hoehn Plastics Inc
5.11.1 Hoehn Plastics Inc Company Profile
5.11.2 Hoehn Plastics Inc Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.11.3 Hoehn Plastics Inc Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Redwood Plastics Corp
5.12.1 Redwood Plastics Corp Company Profile
5.12.2 Redwood Plastics Corp Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Product Specification
5.12.3 Redwood Plastics Corp Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
6.2 North America Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
7.2 East Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
8.2 Europe Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
9.2 South Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
11.2 Middle East Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
12.2 Africa Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
13.2 Oceania Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
14.2 South America Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Size by Application
16 Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Packaging Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Regional Analysis
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, etc.)
Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia, etc.)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, etc.)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa, etc.)
Key Market Players
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