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Based on our recent research, the global installed input capacity for chemical recycling in 2022 was 928kt and has the potential to increase to up to 9,957kt by 2030.

Chemical Recycling, Global Status market report gives a detailed analysis of the global chemical recycling industry, including in-depth background information on technologies, feedstocks, and outputs, as well as important industry concepts such as mass balance.

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  First nameLast nameJob titleEmailCompany namePhone numberCountry

  Interests

  Compounds, additives & masterbatch

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

  Energy & infrastructure

  Artificial grass / yarnCablesCarbon captureCompositesElectrical and electronicEnergy storageFlooringGeothermal energyHydrogen energyNuclear energyOil and gasPipe extrusionPipeline coatingPolymer engineering for energyProfile extrusionRoto-mouldingSolar power / photovoltaicsWaste to energyWaterproof membranesWind turbines

  Extrusion

  CablesFilm extrusionMedical tubingPipe extrusionProfile extrusionSheet extrusion

  Flexible films

  Agricultural filmsBiax films / bioriented filmsBreathable filmsFilm extrusionFlexible packagingPE / polyethylenePlastic pouchesSheet extrusionStretch and shrink films

  Injection moulding

  Automation / process optimisationDesign and simulation softwareInjection mouldingMould making / tool building

  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

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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 230 chemical recyclers and their 613 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

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  Personal Details

  First nameLast nameJob titleEmailCompany namePhone numberCountry

  Interests

  Compounds, additives & masterbatch

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

  Energy & infrastructure

  Artificial grass / yarnCablesCarbon captureCompositesElectrical and electronicEnergy storageFlooringGeothermal energyHydrogen energyNuclear energyOil and gasPipe extrusionPipeline coatingPolymer engineering for energyProfile extrusionRoto-mouldingSolar power / photovoltaicsWaste to energyWaterproof membranesWind turbines

  Extrusion

  CablesFilm extrusionMedical tubingPipe extrusionProfile extrusionSheet extrusion

  Flexible films

  Agricultural filmsBiax films / bioriented filmsBreathable filmsFilm extrusionFlexible packagingPE / polyethylenePlastic pouchesSheet extrusionStretch and shrink films

  Injection moulding

  Automation / process optimisationDesign and simulation softwareInjection mouldingMould making / tool building

  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

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

Meet the expert

Silke Einschuetz, Senior Consultant Recycling & Sustainability

Silke is an economist with 20 years of experience in strategic research and consulting. Resource economics and the transition towards a circular economy have been key areas of her academic and professional interest. In her previous roles, she had been involved in several high-profile bespoke consultancy projects focusing on sustainability initiatives in a corporate environment. Having joined AMI in 2020, she is applying her experience to the development of AMI’s recycling and sustainability portfolio, focusing on chemical recycling and the recycling of flexible films.