Overview

Global recycled polymer markets are volatile and fragmented, shaped by shifting policy, feedstock dynamics and competitive pressures. Reliable forward-looking insight is essential for planning and procurement decisions.

The Argus Recycled Polymers Outlook delivers rolling 24-month forecasts for global rPET and rPolyolefins (rPP, rHDPE, rLL/LDPE), with coverage across Europe, North America and Northeast and Southeast Asia. Presented in a visual, commercially focused format, the Outlook combines forecast price tables, trend charts and concise commentary for fast decision-making.

The service also integrates virgin polymer market insight, presenting spreads between virgin and recycled prices to show how virgin trends impact recycled resin margins.

A PowerPoint PDF report is delivered to your inbox each month, and accompanying Excel data files can be accessed via Argus Direct - our interactive platform for dynamic dashboards, downloadable data and publications.

Key features

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Global service

Comprehensive coverage of recycled polymer markets across Europe, North America and Asia in a single, integrated service.

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Rolling forecasts and history

24-month forward view and 12-month historical dataset updated monthly for rPET and rPolyolefins.

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Legislation summaries

Monthly factsheets summarising in-place and upcoming regulations with clear interpretations for fast reference.

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Virgin polymer interaction

Insight into virgin-recycled price relationships to support margin analysis and procurement decisions.

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Chemical recycling outlooks

Capacity forecasts assessed for technical and economic viability, displayed in clear charts by region and year.

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Visual format

Concise commentary and trend-focused charts for rapid internal use and strategic alignment.

Customers that benefit

  • Plastics converters, recyclers and packaging manufacturers

    Use forecasts and regional pricing insight to plan budgets, evaluate supplier strategies and align sustainability targets.
  • Traders and distributors

    Leverage global coverage to assess arbitrage opportunities and support negotiations with independent forecasts.

  • Brand owners and end users with sustainability targets

    Track recycled content compliance and understand how legislation impacts supply and pricing.
  • Integrated producers and chemical companies

    Compare resin types and regions to identify viable investment opportunities and manage feedstock risk.
  • Financial and advisory firms

    Use independent forecasts and legislative insight to support investment cases and risk assessments.