Plastic to Fuel Market Drivers and Opportunities [2021-2031]
The Plastic to Fuel Market size is projected to reach US$ 1,194.48 million by 2031 from US$ 289.55 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 19.4% in 2023–2031. The continuous technical development in recycling and waste disposal is likely to remain a key plastic to fuel market trends.
Plastic to Fuel Market Analysis
Growing awareness regarding greenhouse gas emissions is anticipated to drive the growth of plastic in the fuel market. Nonrecyclable polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are at present the major concern. More than ~90% of plastic is not recycled and is discarded, landfilled, or poured into the ocean instead. Only 9–10% of waste plastic has been collected and recycled, implying that only 9–10% of waste plastic has been collected and recycled. This opens a huge market potential for the plastic-to-fuel industry since recycling these waste plastics will produce non-recyclable waste plastics that can be used in PFT in the not-too-distant future.
Plastic to Fuel Market Overview
With the growing population, prompt economic development, continuing urbanization, and changes in lifestyle, plastic waste generation and consumption are increasing at a high rate. Plastic waste has been an increasing concern across the world in recent years. With a growing reliance on plastic, the practice of discarding plastic recklessly has become conventional. Numerous waste-to-wealth procedures have been created throughout the years to recycle and reuse plastic in innovative ways. Converting plastic waste into fuel and making it useable for both industrial and residential needs is one of the current innovations. Plastic-to-fuel conversion has earlier been effectively done in countries such as Germany, the US, and Japan. These three have also been efficient in turning conversion procedures into feasible company models. Likewise, countries such as Canada and India are progressively adopting the plastic-to-fuel process.
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Plastic to Fuel Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 3,645.23 Million in 2022 Market Size Value by US$ 8,804.20 Million by 2028 Growth rate CAGR of 15.8% from 2022 to 2028 Forecast Period 2022-2028 Base Year 2022
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Plastic to Fuel Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in | US$ 3,645.23 Million in 2022 |
Market Size Value by | US$ 8,804.20 Million by 2028 |
Growth rate | CAGR of 15.8% from 2022 to 2028 |
Forecast Period | 2022-2028 |
Base Year | 2022 |
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Increasing Energy Requirement Driving Demand for Plastic to Fuel Technologies
Electricity plays a crucial role, and it holds for an increasing proportion of energy services. With growing disposable income, consumer awareness, electrification of transportation and heat, and an increase in demand for digital gadgets and air conditioning, the energy demand is estimated to rise more. Government policies and available technology work in alignment with the policies scenario to shift energy supply toward low-carbon sources, which is boosting the demand for plastic to fuel technology globally. The commercial accessibility of a range of low-emission generation technologies places electricity at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change and pollution, which is increasing the demand for alternate solutions, thereby resulting in plastic to fuel market expansion.
Introduction of Go Green Process– An Opportunity in Plastic to Fuel Market
Plastic-to-fuel initiatives are starting to gain traction in the energy industry as more people become aware of the environmental damage triggered by single-use plastics and people's inadequate recycling practices. This is prompting researchers to look for innovative ways to discard the growing plastic output. An increase in government subsidies for green technology development and attempts to encourage such technologies through expanded financing is anticipated to offer substantial market growth opportunities. Furthermore, the government's strong energy-security regulations are pressuring businesses to invest in environmentally friendly research. Plastics-to-fuel is a promising option for not just reducing pollution but also bringing major economic benefits to regions.
Plastic to Fuel Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the plastic to fuel market analysis are technology and end product.
- Based on the technology, the plastic to fuel market has been divided into pyrolysis, gasification, and depolymerization. The pyrolysis segment held a larger market share in 2023.
- In terms of end product, the market has been segmented into crude oil, hydrogen, and others. The crude oil segment dominated the market in 2023.
Plastic to Fuel Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the plastic to fuel market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America/South & Central America.
Asia Pacific comprises many developing countries, including China and India. These are also the top two most populated countries worldwide. These plastic wastes are either dumped into landfills or the ocean, thereby populating the environment and leaving long-term adverse impacts worldwide. Moreover, Asia Pacific holds the major share of marine plastic pollution with major contributors such as China, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Inefficient waste management infrastructure and the lack of awareness regarding the adverse impact of single-use plastic are the main reasons contributing to the rise in plastic waste across the region. The rising investments by both governments and private organizations to promote the recycling of plastic to further reusable materials are propelling the growth of the plastic to fuel market across the region. Owing to the rise in investments in plastic waste recycling across the region, plastic to fuel market players are also investing in expanding their business across the region, which is driving the growth of plastic to fuel market in the Asia Pacific region.
Plastic to Fuel Market Report Scope
Plastic to Fuel Market News and Recent Developments
The Plastic to Fuel Market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. The following is a list of developments in the market for innovations, business expansion, and strategies:
- In February 2022, Agilyx and Virgin Group collaborated for a strategic partnership to research and develop lower-carbon fuel facilities to support addressing plastic pollution and supporting the agenda of global transition to net zero. (Source: Agilyx, Inc, Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)
- In November 2022, Klean Industries collaborated with RGH Systems to develop a waste plastic to energy facility in the Philippines. (Source: Klean Industries Inc., Press Release/Company Website/Newsletter)
Plastic to Fuel Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The “Plastic to Fuel Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering the following areas:
- Plastic to Fuel Marketsize and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Plastic to Fuel Market Trends
- Detailed PEST and SWOT analysis
- Plastic to Fuel Market analysis covering key market trends, Global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Plastic to Fuel Industry, landscape and competition analysis, covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments
- Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Technology, End Product and Geography
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Middle East and Africa, Russia, South and Central America, South Korea, UK, US
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- Data Analysis:
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- 3.3 Company Profile:
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- Data Triangulation and Final Review:
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