Product Code: ETC4504776 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
The recycled PET (rPET) market in Australia is growing due to increasing environmental concerns and government initiatives promoting recycling and waste reduction. The demand for rPET in the production of beverage bottles, food packaging, and textiles is rising as manufacturers seek sustainable alternatives to virgin plastic. Advances in recycling technologies, including chemical recycling, are improving the quality and performance of rPET, further driving market growth.
The recycled PET market in Australia is expanding due to increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions. Rising focus on reducing plastic waste and improving product lifecycle management is fueling market growth. Enhanced development of food-grade and high-performance recycled PET is supporting market performance.
The recycled PET market in Australia faces challenges from high collection and processing costs. Inconsistent supply of high-quality post-consumer PET material affects production efficiency. Regulatory pressure to increase recycling rates and meet sustainability targets increases operational complexity. Competition from virgin PET, which is sometimes cheaper, further restricts market growth.
The Australia Recycled PET Market offers significant growth potential due to increasing environmental awareness and regulatory pressure for sustainable packaging. Investment opportunities include improving recycling efficiency, expanding food-grade recycled PET production, and developing innovative applications in textiles, automotive, and construction.
The Australian government promotes the recycling of PET through the National Plastics Plan and the Australian Packaging Covenant (APCO), which sets targets for recycled content in packaging by 2025. Manufacturers are encouraged to incorporate higher levels of recycled PET in their products to meet sustainability targets. Importers and manufacturers must comply with the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) and environmental guidelines under the Environmental Protection Act 1997. The Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) also incentivizes the recycling of PET bottles, helping increase the supply of recycled PET.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Recycled PET Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Recycled PET Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Recycled PET Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Recycled PET Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing awareness and focus on sustainability and environmental conservation. |
4.2.2 Government initiatives and regulations supporting recycling and use of recycled materials. |
4.2.3 Growing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions in various industries. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Volatility in raw material prices impacting the cost competitiveness of recycled PET. |
4.3.2 Limited infrastructure and technology for efficient collection and recycling of PET waste. |
4.3.3 Competition from other alternative packaging materials like biodegradable plastics. |
5 Australia Recycled PET Market Trends |
6 Australia Recycled PET Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Recycled PET Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Flakes, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Chips, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Australia Recycled PET Market, By Grade |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Grade A, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Grade B, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Australia Recycled PET Market, By Source |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles & Containers, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Films & sheets, 2021-2031F |
6.4 Australia Recycled PET Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Bottles, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Fiber, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Sheets, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Strapping, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Australia Recycled PET Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Recycled PET Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Recycled PET Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Recycled PET Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage increase in PET recycling rates in Australia. |
8.2 Adoption rate of recycled PET in key industries such as food and beverage, personal care, and household products. |
8.3 Investment in RD for innovative recycling technologies and processes. |
8.4 Percentage reduction in carbon footprint through the use of recycled PET in packaging. |
9 Australia Recycled PET Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Recycled PET Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Recycled PET Market Opportunity Assessment, By Grade, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Recycled PET Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Australia Recycled PET Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Recycled PET Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Recycled PET Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Recycled PET Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |