Middle East and Africa Recycled Plastics Market Research Report – Segmentation by Type (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS), Others); by Application (Packaging, Building and Construction, Textiles, Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Household Goods, Agriculture, Healthcare, Others); Region – Forecast (2025 – 2030)

The market was valued at USD 1.39 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.18 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period (2025–2030).

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) holds the largest share due to its widespread use in packaging, while Polypropylene (PP) is the fastest-growing segment, driven by automotive, construction, and electrical applications.

Packaging is the largest application segment, whereas building and construction is the fastest-growing. Saudi Arabia leads the market in size, while the UAE is the fastest-growing regional market due to circular economy initiatives and government support.

Drivers include rising environmental awareness, regulatory support, rapid industrial growth, and adoption of circular economy practices. Challenges include insufficient recycling infrastructure, high recycling costs, fragmented regulations, and low consumer awareness in some regions.

Key players include BariQ (Egypt), Bee’ah (UAE), Consent FZCO (UAE), RECAPP (UAE), Middle East Plastic Industries (Saudi Arabia), and others. Recent developments include the UAE’s PET chemical recycling plant, GCC focus on high-quality recycled resins, and strategic mergers such as ADNOC-OMV’s creation of Borouge Group International.