France Plastic Recycling Services Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Process (Mechanical Recycling and Chemical Recycling), By Type (Plastic Bottles, Plastic Films, Polymer Foam, and Others), and France Plastic Recycling Services Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

France Plastic Recycling Services Market Size Insights Forecasts To 2035

• The France Plastic Recycling Services Market Size Was Estimated At USD 661.1 Million In 2024
• The France Plastic Recycling Services Market Size Is Expected To Grow At A CAGR Of Around 11.01% From 2025 To 2035
• The France Plastic Recycling Services Market Size Is Expected To Reach USD 2,084.7 Million By 2035

According To A Research Report Published By Spherical Insights & Consulting, The France Plastic Recycling Services Market Size Is Anticipated To Reach USD 2,084.7 Million By 2035, Growing At A CAGR Of 11.01% From 2025 To 2035. The France plastic recycling services market is driven by growing environmental awareness, government regulations on plastic waste reduction, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies. Rising demand for sustainable packaging, circular economy initiatives, and corporate commitments to reduce single-use plastics further fuel the market.

Market Overview

The france plastic recycling services market size is the space of activities through which plastic waste From Household, Industrial, And Commercial Sources Is Collected, Sorted, Processed, And Recovered. It comprises mechanical and chemical recycling that converts the plastic waste back to the materials that can be used again, thus sustaining the environment and attaining the circular economy targets and environmental compliance all over France.

France’s adoption of the plastic recycling services market size largely reflects its citizenry of over 67 million people who generate around 4.5 million tonnes of plastic waste each year.The situation calls for efficient collection, recycling, and waste management solutions to be put in place. Current major contributors to environmental pollution are single-use plastics, packaging waste, and industrial plastic byproducts, thus making sustainable recycling a necessity not only for protecting ecosystems but also for making circular economy goals attainable. The increasing public awareness about sustainability and corporate responsibility has further led to the heightened demand for expert recycling services.

From a government support perspective, france has gone quite far in enforcing strict regulations like the extended producer responsibility(EPR) scheme that requires producers to be responsible for the plastic waste generated. The government has earmarked more than €2 billion in line with France’s Circular Economy Roadmap and Eco Innovation Fund for research, infrastructure development, and technology adoption in plastic recycling. The initiatives, such as Fonds Conomie Circulaire, are designed to promote companies' investment in mechanical and chemical recycling technologies, while the commitment of France to have 100% recycled plastic in packaging by 2025 is a strong market growth signal. The market for plastic recycling services is being positioned as a strategically important and investment-ready sector, combining environmental responsibility with economic opportunity.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market size for the france plastic recycling services market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France plastic recycling services market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France plastic recycling services market.

Driving Factors

The france plastic recycling services market size is driven by strict environmental regulations, extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandates, and the government’s circular economy targets. Growing plastic waste generation, rising demand for recycled plastics in packaging and manufacturing, increased consumer environmental awareness, and investments in advanced recycling technologies further accelerate market growth.

Restraining Factors

The france plastic recycling services market size is restrained by high collection and processing costs, limited recycling infrastructure for complex and multi-layer plastics, and quality variability of recycled materials. Fluctuating prices of virgin plastics and strict regulatory compliance requirements also challenge profitability and slow market expansion.

Market Segmentation

The France plastic recycling services market share is classified into process and type.

• The mechanical recycling segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The france plastic recycling services market size is segmented by process into mechanical recycling and chemical recycling.Among these, the mechanical recycling segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The mechanical recycling segment is growing because it is cost-effective, well-established, and widely adopted for common plastics such as PET and HDPE. Its lower energy consumption, faster processing, and strong regulatory support make it the preferred recycling method across France’s packaging and consumer goods industries.

• The plastic bottles segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The france plastic recycling services market size is segmented by type into plastic bottles, plastic films, polymer foam, and others. Among these, the plastic bottles segment dominated the market in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The plastic bottles segment is growing because of high consumption of beverages and household packaging, strong collection and deposit-return systems, and clear recyclability of PET bottles. Government mandates for recycled content in packaging and rising brand commitments to sustainability further drive recycling demand in this segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the france plastic recycling services market size, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Veolia
• SUEZ
• Paprec Group
• Derichebourg
• Plastipak
• Biffa France
• Tomra Sorting Recycling
• Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP)
• Nestlé France
• Saica Group
• ALPLA Group
• RecyOuest
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the France, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France plastic recycling services market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Plastic Recycling Services Market, By Process

• Mechanical Recycling
• Chemical Recycling

France Plastic Recycling Services Market, By Type

• Plastic Bottles
• Plastic Films
• Polymer Foam
• Others