Saudi Arabia Waste Plastic Recycling Market Overview

Market Size in 2024: USD 385.2 Million

Market Size in 2033: USD 743.7 Million

Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 6.80%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Waste Plastic Recycling Market: Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2025-2033", The Saudi Arabia waste plastic recycling market size was valued at USD 385.2 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 743.7 Million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.80% during 2025-2033.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Waste Plastic Recycling Market

• AI-powered automated sorting systems enhance material identification accuracy, enabling separation of mixed plastic streams with precision and reducing contamination rates across recycling facilities.
• Machine learning algorithms optimize collection routes and scheduling for waste management fleets, minimizing fuel consumption and operational costs while maximizing pickup efficiency.
• Predictive analytics monitor equipment performance in real-time, identifying maintenance needs before failures occur and reducing costly downtime in processing plants.
• AI-driven quality control systems analyze recycled polymer output, ensuring consistent material specifications that meet manufacturing standards for packaging and industrial applications.
• Smart sensors integrated with AI platforms track plastic waste volumes and composition data, supporting municipalities in designing targeted waste reduction strategies aligned with Vision 2030 targets.

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How Vision 2030 is Transforming Saudi Arabia Waste Plastic Recycling Industry

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is transforming the waste plastic recycling industry by promoting a circular economy and environmental sustainability. The Kingdom targets recycling 95% of 100 million tonnes of annual waste and achieving 94% landfill diversion by 2035, supported by SR55 billion investments and 65+ initiatives. Advanced technologies like chemical recycling, pyrolysis, and blockchain-based traceability are being adopted. PIF-backed SIRC is driving partnerships, while megaprojects like NEOM showcase zero-waste ambitions. This transformation aims to contribute SR120 billion to GDP and create 100,000 jobs, positioning Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in circular economy practices.

Saudi Arabia Waste Plastic Recycling Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's waste plastic recycling market is experiencing robust growth, driven by escalating plastic waste generation with approximately 17 million tonnes of municipal solid waste produced annually, of which plastic accounts for 20%, making recycling a strategic necessity for environmental protection. The market is fueled by government-led circular economy programs, particularly the National Center for Waste Management's comprehensive strategy targeting 90% landfill diversion by 2040 and regulatory frameworks mandating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies that require manufacturers to manage post-consumer plastic waste, creating stable feedstock supply chains for recycling businesses nationwide.

The rapid expansion of domestic reprocessing infrastructure is significantly boosting market demand. With massive investments under Vision 2030, new state-of-the-art recycling facilities are being established in key industrial zones including Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province, focusing on high-value polymers such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and polypropylene (PP). These facilities incorporate advanced technologies including chemical recycling, pyrolysis systems capable of converting low-grade polyolefins into fuel-grade oil, and automated optical sorting with AI-driven quality control achieving up to 98% purity in recycled output. The localized processing reduces carbon emissions from long-distance transport, supports local manufacturing in textiles, packaging, automotive, and construction sectors, and positions Saudi Arabia as a regional hub for circular economy investments with projected contributions of USD 32 billion to GDP by 2035.

Saudi Arabia Waste Plastic Recycling Market Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Treatment Insights:

• Co-Processing
• Heat Compression
• Pyrolysis
• Landfill
• Incineration
• Others

Material Insights:

• Poly-Vinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
• High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
• Others

Application Insights:

• Packaging
• Construction
• Textile
• Automotive
• Others

Recycling Process Insights:

• Mechanical
• Others

Breakup by Region:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Waste Plastic Recycling Market

• February 2025: SABIC's advanced chemical recycling plant in Jubail achieved full operational capacity, processing mixed plastic waste annually into high-quality polymer feedstock for automotive and packaging applications across the Kingdom and regional export markets.
• March 2025: The Riyadh Municipality launched its comprehensive initiative, establishing multiple collection centers across the capital that process thousands of tons monthly, creating income opportunities for local entrepreneurs in the recycling value chain and supporting job creation targets.
• April 2025: The National Center for Waste Management announced expanded mandatory source segregation programs nationwide, requiring households to separate organic and recyclable materials, with municipal pilots targeting significant diversion rates from landfills in major cities.

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