Mexico Plastic Recycling Market

Mexico Plastic Recycling Market Overview:

The Mexico plastic recycling market size reached USD 909.09 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,338.25 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.39% during 2025-2033. Heightened environmental consciousness, government policies encouraging recycling, and increased consumer pressure for eco-friendly products are driving the Mexico plastic recycling market. Technological improvements in recycling processes and greater corporate social responsibility from companies also contribute significantly to the growth of the market. All these together seek to eliminate plastic waste and encourage circular economy practices, driving the consistent expansion and growing implementation of recycling in manufacturing industries, propelling Mexico plastic recycling market share.

Mexico Plastic Recycling Market Trends:

Advancements in Recycling Technologies

Mexico's plastics recycling industry is adopting new technologies to enhance the efficiency and quality of the recycled products. Although mechanical recycling is prevalent, chemical recycling is also beginning to break through as an alternative that can handle a wider variety of plastic materials. The technique disassembles plastics into their raw chemical building blocks, which can be used to produce high-quality recycled products on par with virgin plastics. For instance, in February 2025, Mexican startup Petgas launched a pyrolysis-based technology in Boca del Río that deals with 1.5 tons of plastic waste weekly, turning it into 1,350 liters of low-sulfur fuel, aligning with circular economy objectives. Moreover, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are revolutionizing sorting procedures. Robotic systems powered by AI are being employed more and more to enhance the speed and precision of waste separation, sorting out different plastics more efficiently than conventional techniques. The combination of these technologies is reducing contamination, enhancing recovery rates, and contributing to the overall objective of creating a cleaner, more sustainable recycling infrastructure in Mexico.

Government Policies and Industry Commitments

The government of Mexico, as well as the leaders in the industry, are working towards more intense fight against plastic pollution in the form of better policies and green efforts. The government itself has come forward with aggressive goals of recycling, including aiming at 80% recycling of PET plastics by the year 2030. Concurrently, companies are also investing in environmentally conscious packaging. For instance, big brands are adopting recyclable or biodegradable materials as a response to regulatory pressure and increased consumer pressure for sustainability. All these combined efforts are making recycling infrastructure stronger and ensuring plastic waste management in harmony with Mexico's environmental aspirations.

Increased Demand for Recycled Plastics

There is an increasing need for recycled plastics in different industries, such as packaging, automotive, and electronics sectors in Mexico. Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious, and companies are reacting by incorporating recycled plastics into their products. This increased demand is also influenced by regulations that promote the use of recycled plastics and restrict the use of virgin plastics. Yet, there are setbacks such as recycling infrastructure gaps and competition from lower-priced, non-recycled commodities. In spite of these challenges, the transition to circular economies is supporting, providing an immense opportunity for Mexico plastic recycling market growth.

Mexico Plastic Recycling Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, source, and end user.

Type Insights:

• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Polystyrene (PS)
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), and others.

Source Insights:

• Bottles
• Films
• Fibers
• Foams
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the source have also been provided in the report. This includes bottles, films, fibers, foams, and others.

End User Insights:

• Packaging
• Building and Construction
• Textile
• Automotive
• Electrical and Electronics
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes packaging, building and construction, textile, automotive, electrical and electronics, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern Mexico
• Central Mexico
• Southern Mexico
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern, Central, Southern Mexico, and Others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Mexico Plastic Recycling Market News:

• In February 2025, Aora México collaborated with RePurpose Global to address plastic pollution using the "Buy 1, Remove 9X the Plastic" program. Nine times the plastic pollution is eliminated from the environment for each product purchased. Aora is now certified as a "plastic-negative" brand, using 100% plastic-free, recyclable packaging made from materials like tin, aluminum, and wood. This collaboration highlights the growing demand for sustainable beauty packaging alternatives.
• In February 2025, A start-up in Boca del Rio, Mexico, is tackling plastic waste by converting it into fuel. Petgas uses pyrolysis, a process that heats plastic without oxygen, to break it down into gasoline, diesel, kerosene, paraffin, and coke. With global plastic recycling rates below 10%, the company aims to turn discarded plastic into a productive resource, organizing collection drives to remove plastic waste from beaches and help address the growing environmental issue.
• In March 2024, Mexico launched the Mexico Plastic Pact, a national initiative led by WWF, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and WRAP, to combat plastic pollution and promote a circular economy. The pact brings together businesses, academia, and governments to address the 5.7 million tons of mismanaged plastic waste generated annually. Key companies and experts have joined the pact, focusing on eliminating problematic plastic products and developing strategies for sustainable waste management.

Mexico Plastic Recycling Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Mexico plastic recycling market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico plastic recycling market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico plastic recycling market on the basis of source?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico plastic recycling market on the basis of end user?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico plastic recycling market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Mexico plastic recycling market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Mexico plastic recycling market?
• What is the structure of the Mexico plastic recycling market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Mexico plastic recycling market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Mexico plastic recycling market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Mexico plastic recycling market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Mexico plastic recycling industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.