Saudi Arabia Recycled Plastics Market Size to Surpass USD 728.4 Million by 2034 at a CAGR of 5.99%

Saudi Arabia Recycled Plastics Market Overview

Market Size in 2025: USD 431.5 Million

Market Size in 2034: USD 728.4 Million

Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 5.99%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Recycled Plastics Market Report by Plastic Type (Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), and Others), Application (Non-Food Contact Packaging, Food Contact Packaging, Construction, Automotive, and Others), Raw Material (Plastic Bottles, Plastic Films, Rigid Plastic and Foam, Fibres, and Others), and Region 2026-2034", the Saudi Arabia recycled plastics market size reached USD 431.5 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 728.4 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.99% during 2026-2034.

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Recycled Plastics Market

• The AI sorting machines enable the material recovery rates in the Saudi facilities to be increased, the waste to be processed much faster and more accurately, and the contamination due to the yearly 3 million tons of plastic to be reduced.
• The KAUST scientists implement AI models for the automatic detection and classification of plastics that reduce the manual sorting errors tremendously and help to achieve Vision 2030's 95% recycling target.
• Plastic Bank Saudi takes advantage of AI algorithms in optimizing the collection routes, thus achieving 25% higher recycling rates amidst the huge plastic waste challenge in the Kingdom.
• The smart bins equipped with AI sensors are monitoring the fill levels in real-time, thus predicting the pickups in such a manner that the fuel use and emissions in urban waste management, as a part of the national plans, can be reduced.
• The AI-driven predictive analytics determine the waste patterns, thus facilitating the precise allocation of resources and the support of SIRC that can handle 7 million tons a year.

Saudi Arabia Recycled Plastics Market Trends & Drivers:

The Saudi Arabia recycled plastics market is growing significantly due to bold government initiatives within the Vision 2030 program, channeling massive funds toward the waste management sector with a view to reduce environmental damage. This country produces nearly 7 million tonnes of plastic waste yearly, and daily per capita generation stands at 1.7 kg; thus, forcing such initiatives as the National Waste Management Center's proposal to divert 90% of the country's waste from landfills. Saudi Investment Recycling Company, financed by the Public Investment Fund, is taking the lead with projects in over 65 cities, and is projected to process 35 mtpa by the year 2030, while composting 1.3 mtpa of biodegradable wastes for reducing CO2 emissions by 4.1 mtpa annually. Bans on single-use plastics like shopping bags and straws are also boosting demand for recycled materials in packaging.​

Technological breakthroughs are changing the way Saudi Arabia manages plastics, enabling more efficient recycling and processing of complicated wastes like multi-layer films. SABIC launched the Kingdom's first circular packaging initiative under its TRUCIRCLE program, achieving certified polymers from plastic pyrolysis oil through advanced chemical recycling. Aramco and TotalEnergies processed the feedstock at the SATORP refinery. AI-based sorting and machine learning systems are improving purity in recycling streams, as innovations such as those by Petrokemya process unsorted plastics that lie beyond the reach of mechanical methods. These steps are expanding feedstock options, reducing costs, and fueling a circular economy that powers everything from bottles to building materials.​

Growing industrial demand and the rising tide of eco-conscious consumers are supercharging the market, particularly for high-growth areas in packaging and building and construction. With 5-9% of plastics currently recycled against annual consumption of 3.6 million tons, companies are stepping up to take advantage: SABIC aims to process 1 million tons through TRUCIRCLE, while initiatives target 25% recycled content in PET bottles. Riyadh and Jeddah lead the way, with market values of around USD 560 million, fueled by sustainable packaging for food, healthcare, and cosmetics. Habits are changing thanks to public campaigns and the work of SGI, with virgin plastic use falling and real-world wins such as the use of ocean-bound recycled solutions in everyday products.

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Saudi Arabia Recycled Plastics Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Plastic Type Insights:

• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
• High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
• Others

Application Insights:

• Non-Food Contact Packaging
• Food Contact Packaging
• Construction
• Automotive
• Others

Raw Material Insights:

• Plastic Bottles
• Plastic Films
• Rigid Plastic and Foam
• Fibres
• Others

Regional Insights:

• 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 Recycled Plastics Market

• 2025 September: Saudi Arabia’s plastics economy shifts toward a more circular, digital, and decarbonized model with rising government regulations for sustainability.
• 2025 July: King Saud University researchers created AI-enabled biodegradable peptides that bind microplastics 34% more efficiently, advancing pollution control technology.
• 2025 May: Saudi Investment Recycling Company signed a $625 million MoU to develop advanced recycling and green energy infrastructure, supporting circular economy goals.

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