Germany is one of the leading countries for plastics recycling in Europe. Strict regulations, new technological developments and increasing market demand are driving the transformation of the industry.
Study on the German recycling market: investment opportunities and key technologies
Our English-language study shows what investment potential there is in the German recycling market, what challenges there are and which technologies will be decisive in the future.
Regulation as a growth driver: How MCRs are changing the plastics recycling market
The market for plastics recycling is increasingly being controlled by regulatory requirements. In particular, the introduction of Mandatory Content Requirements (MCRs) is changing the dynamics. These regulations define minimum proportions for recycled materials and thus drive the demand for high-quality recyclates.
By 2030, Germany will have to almost double its production of recyclates - from 1.5 million tonnes to 2.7 million tonnes. An increase to 5.0 million tonnes is expected by 2040.
Dr. Tim Berger
Partner, Performance & Strategy, Enterprise Performance
KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
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Technological innovations: The key to scaling
Massive investments in sorting and recycling capacities are required to meet the rising demand. These are particularly in demand:
- Expansion of sorting capacities: Efficiently capture more recycling material
- Improved sorting technologies: Higher purity of plastic streams
- Expansion of high-quality recycling processes: Optimising mechanical and chemical recycling processes
- Optimised conversion technologies: Adaptation to heterogeneous input materials
Investment opportunities: Who benefits?
The market offers attractive opportunities for investors, particularly in the areas of plant engineering, technology providers and strategic M&A. Companies that focus on innovative sorting technologies and capacity expansion at an early stage can secure long-term competitive advantages.
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