The shift towards a circular polymer economy presents enormous challenges for plastics processing companies across Europe. EU regulations are compelling them to use increasing amounts of recycled plastics – particularly post-consumer recyclates (PCR). 

However, the volume of available PCR material – both now and in the foreseeable future – is limited. As a result, competition is intensifying among key sectors such as packaging, construction, and automotive. This is driving noticeable price increases and creating structural supply bottlenecks.

In this study, management consultancy Porsche Consulting, the German association for technical plastic products TecPart and the KI.PIE Group analyse the causes behind these trends and present forecasts for how PCR prices may evolve.

The white paper aims to provide decision-makers in the plastics processing industry with a sound, scientifically based foundation for future-proof positioning in a circular plastics economy.