Chemical Recycling: Global Status 2026 delivers a comprehensive global assessment of the chemical recycling industry, providing clarity on a fast‑developing and complex market landscape including the most recent developments through to early 2026. The report maps the full chemical recycling value chain, covering companies active across all stages of development and operation, alongside their technologies, feedstocks, outputs and value‑chain relationships.

At the core of the study is an extensive company and site‑level directory, supported by interactive Excel datasets that allow users to analyse existing and planned capacity through to 2033 by region, technology and polymer type. This is complemented by detailed company profiles and an accompanying market background report, offering essential context on chemical recycling technologies, industry structure and market environment.

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  Compounds, additives & masterbatch

  CompoundingConductive plasticsFlame / fire retardantsFoam and foaming agentsFootwearMasterbatch / concentratesPigments / colours / colourantsPolyolefin additivesPVC and PVC compoundsReinforcements / minerals / fillersTechnical compounds

  Energy & infrastructure

  Artificial grass / yarnCarbon captureCompositesElectrical and electronicEnergy storageFlooringGeothermal energyHydrogen energyNuclear energyOil and gasPipeline coatingPolymer engineering for energyRoto-mouldingSolar power / photovoltaicsWaste to energyWaterproof membranesWind turbines

  Extrusion

  CablesFilm extrusionMedical tubingPipe extrusionProfile extrusionSheet extrusion

  Flexible films

  Agricultural filmsBiax films / bioriented filmsBreathable filmsFlexible packagingPlastic pouchesStretch and shrink films

  Moulding

  Automation / process optimisationDesign and simulation softwareInjection mouldingMould making / tool buildingRotational moulding

  Raw materials & distribution

  BioplasticsEngineering polymers (PA, ABS, PBT, PC, POM, PMMA)Materials testingPA / polyamidePE / polyethylenePETPolymer sourcing and distributionPP / polypropylenePS / polystyreneResin pricingRubberThermosetsTPEs

  Recycling & sustainability

  Chemical recyclingGreen chemistryMechanical recyclingNatural fibresOcean plasticsRecycling engineering plasticsRecycling flexible packagingStrategies for plastics sustainabilityWaste management and feedstock for recycling

  Rigid packaging

  Blow mouldingCaps and closuresFood and drinksMedical devices and rigid disposablesMoulded fibre packagingRigid packagingSingle-serve capsulesSmart packagingThermoformingThin wall packaging

  Textile recycling

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Company universe An A-Z directory of companies involved in all stages of the chemical recycling value chain

Recycling directory An interactive file of 258 chemical recyclers and their 714 sites.

Global company profile Company operational data (technology, feedstock, outputs) and partnership info

Company site profile Site operational data and partnership info plus site-specific value chain relationships

Market sizing Interactive file providing capacity data for the years 2020 – 2030 by country, technology, and polymers processed

Market background Info on technologies and concepts plus up-to-date analysis of the industry’s operating environment and status

Geographical scope

The geographic scope is the global market, segmented into:

• Africa
• Austral-Asia
• China
• Europe
• Indian sub-continent
• Middle East
• North America
• North East Asia
• South America
• South East Asia

Polymer industry stakeholders, waste management firms, tech suppliers, and recyclers
Discover investment, partnership, and sales opportunities in the chemical recycling sector

Plastics recyclers, manufacturers, brands, retailers
Gain insights into feedstock availability and explore partnership options

• Market report enquiry form

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  Personal Details

  First nameLast name*Job title*Email*Company name*Phone number*Country*

  Interests

  Compounds, additives & masterbatch

  CompoundingConductive plasticsFlame / fire retardantsFoam and foaming agentsFootwearMasterbatch / concentratesPigments / colours / colourantsPolyolefin additivesPVC and PVC compoundsReinforcements / minerals / fillersTechnical compounds

  Energy & infrastructure

  Artificial grass / yarnCarbon captureCompositesElectrical and electronicEnergy storageFlooringGeothermal energyHydrogen energyNuclear energyOil and gasPipeline coatingPolymer engineering for energyRoto-mouldingSolar power / photovoltaicsWaste to energyWaterproof membranesWind turbines

  Extrusion

  CablesFilm extrusionMedical tubingPipe extrusionProfile extrusionSheet extrusion

  Flexible films

  Agricultural filmsBiax films / bioriented filmsBreathable filmsFlexible packagingPlastic pouchesStretch and shrink films

  Moulding

  Automation / process optimisationDesign and simulation softwareInjection mouldingMould making / tool buildingRotational moulding

  Raw materials & distribution

  BioplasticsEngineering polymers (PA, ABS, PBT, PC, POM, PMMA)Materials testingPA / polyamidePE / polyethylenePETPolymer sourcing and distributionPP / polypropylenePS / polystyreneResin pricingRubberThermosetsTPEs

  Recycling & sustainability

  Chemical recyclingGreen chemistryMechanical recyclingNatural fibresOcean plasticsRecycling engineering plasticsRecycling flexible packagingStrategies for plastics sustainabilityWaste management and feedstock for recycling

  Rigid packaging

  Blow mouldingCaps and closuresFood and drinksMedical devices and rigid disposablesMoulded fibre packagingRigid packagingSingle-serve capsulesSmart packagingThermoformingThin wall packaging

  Textile recycling

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Investors and financial institutions
Find opportunities along the value chain for financing the transition to a circular economy