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7th Edition PRCA 2027

7th Plastic Recycling Conference Asia

Driving Breakthroughs in Plastic Recycling

Join recyclers, brand owners, converters, and policymakers in Mumbai for two days of market intelligence, technology, and partnership across Asia's plastics value chain.

28th - 29th April, 2027 Mumbai, India
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Key Discussion Points

Conference Theme

From Collection Crunch to Food-Grade Quality: Asia's Recycled Plastics Shift

Six data-backed market realities shaping demand, mandates, feedstock recovery, technology upgrades, and recycler margins across Asia and India.

Exhibit 1 · The Global Picture 460 MnT -> 9% Recycled

The World Uses 460 MnT of Plastic, but Only 44 MnT Comes Back

  • Asia consumes 239 MnT of the world's 460 MnT of plastic, more than North America and Europe combined. Global demand is projected to reach 546 MnT by 2030.
  • After use, half of all plastic ends up in landfill and another 19% is burnt. Only 9% returns as recycled output, so collection and recovery, not demand, set the pace for recycling.
Exhibit 2 · The Recyclate Market ~8% Annual Growth

Recycling Is Growing Twice as Fast as Virgin Demand

  • The global recycled plastic market is projected to grow ~8% a year, from 44 MnT in 2025 to 65 MnT by 2030. Asia is the largest buyer at 21 MnT, nearly half of global demand.
  • India's 10–15% recycling rate is above the global average of 8–9% and well ahead of the US, but it still trails Europe at 30–32% and China at 26–28%.
Exhibit 3 · The India Demand 30% -> 60% Mandate

Recycled Content Has Moved From Target to Deadline

  • Packaging (42%) and textiles (24%) take two-thirds of India's ~3 MnT recycled plastic market, which is projected to reach 4.8 MnT by 2030.
  • Rigid packaging must carry 30% recycled content in FY26, rising to 60% by FY29. India Plastics Pact brands nearly tripled their recycled content to 23,987 t in 2024–25, but that is still only 3% of their packaging.
Exhibit 4 · The Collection Crunch ~30% Formal Collection

Waste Gets Collected, but Not Sorted for Recycling

  • India collects 92% of its municipal waste, yet only 54% is treated. Formal plastic collection stands at ~30%, against a global average of ~55%, and 70% of collection runs through the informal sector.
  • Bales arrive with 20–30% contamination, and only 46% of urban households always segregate waste. The real question is who pays for a clean bale.
Exhibit 5 · The Technology Gap 85% Legacy Capacity

India Recycles at Volume, Global Leaders Recycle at Quality

  • About 85% of India's recycling capacity is mechanical and runs on 10–20 year old machines. Less than 5% of sorting uses AI or near-infrared technology, against 50%+ of large global facilities.
  • Sorting accuracy is 65–75% in India versus 95–98% globally, and food-grade output is less than 5% of volume. Automated sorting, food-grade lines and chemical recycling are the upgrades that would close the gap.
Exhibit 6 · The Rupee Trail 8–14% vs 15–22% Margin

Purity Pays in rPET, but Indian Margins Trail Global Peers

  • A PET bottle bale sells at ₹61/kg in Mumbai. Processed into food-grade pellets, the same material fetches ₹114–119/kg, and compliant recyclers earn a ₹2.5–5/kg premium over regular recyclers at every grade.
  • Indian rPET recyclers earn 8–14% net margins against 15–22% globally. Mixed bales, ageing machinery, fragmented logistics and 12–16% financing costs keep margins lower.

Who it's for

The Asia recycled polymer market, in one room.

Conference sessions across 2 days with recyclers, brand owners, converters, policymakers, and investors.

01

Recyclers & Processors

Demand, supply, pricing, and quality standards for rPET, rHDPE, and rPP.

02

Brand Owners

PCR procurement, closed-loop partnerships, and recycled-content strategy.

03

Converters & Packaging

Design for recycling, material performance, and supply chain integration.

04

Investors & Policymakers

EPR frameworks, capacity investment, and trade regulations across Asia.

About the Conference

7th Edition PRCA 2027

Driving breakthroughs in plastic recycling — market intelligence, technology, policy, and commercial partnership across Asia's value chain.

Plastic circularity has entered a decisive decade. Across Asia, brand owners are scaling recycled-content commitments, governments are tightening EPR mandates, and capital is shifting toward modern recycling infrastructure.

Designed as a commercial decision-making forum, PRCA 2027 brings together brand owners, recyclers, converters, technology providers, and policymakers over 2 days in Mumbai to align on feedstock security, food-grade quality standards, and bankable circular partnerships.

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01

Brand Leadership Summit

Global sustainability targets, PCR procurement roadmaps, and supplier partnerships.

02

Asia Circular Packaging Summit

Packaging innovation, mono-materials, design for recycling, and recycled content.

03

Technology Innovation Theatre

Machinery, automation, recycling technologies, testing, and digital solutions.

04

Policy & Trade Roundtable

EPR frameworks, global plastic treaty, trade barriers, and food-grade standards.

Agenda

Programme across 2 days

The Asia Recycled Polymer Market — demand, supply, technology, policy, investment, and PRCA Circularity Connect networking.

Day 1 — 28 April 2027

The Asia Recycled Polymer Market

5 sessions

Registration & Networking Tea

Delegate check-in and morning networking.

Recycled Polymers in Asia: Demand, Supply & Price

Demand outlook for recycled PET, PE and PP. New recycling capacity vs. feedstock availability. Recycled-versus-virgin price dynamics. Key market drivers shaping 2030–35.

Tea Break & Networking

Technology Insight — Next-Generation Sorting & Automation

Bale contamination and recovery losses. NIR, optical and automated sorting. Washing and hot-washing economics. Improving recovery and consistency.

Quality & Processing — From Bale to Pellet

Feedstock variation, MFI, IV, colour, and odour. Filtration, extrusion and pelletising challenges. Moving from commodity-grade to higher-value applications.

Day 2 — 29 April 2027

From Recycling to Commercial Scale

5 sessions

Registration & Networking Tea

Technology Insight — Advanced Recycling

Where mechanical recycling reaches its limits. Pyrolysis and depolymerisation feedstock requirements. Yield, energy, cost and scale-up challenges.

Quality, Traceability & Standards

Chain of custody and recycled-content verification. Testing, consistency and supplier qualification. Mass balance and advanced recycling claims.

PolyMint Market Intelligence Brief

2027 procurement signals: grades attracting interest, buyer requirements, supply concerns, and contracting preferences.

Tea Break & Networking

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Market intelligence

Asia facts & figures

Why Asia is the strategic focus for recycled polymers, recycling investment, and circular economy partnerships.

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≈52% of global plastics

Asia-Pacific produces just over half of the world's plastics, led by China.

02

6–19% recycling rates

Effective recycling rates in Asia-Pacific vary widely by country, with a regional average near 12% in recent assessments.

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Rapid APAC market growth

Recycled-plastics tonnage and market value in APAC are growing rapidly — driven by regional investments, policy targets, and large-scale collection initiatives.

Country highlights

China

Largest producer and consumer in the region; major policy shifts since National Sword and large domestic recycling investments.

Southeast Asia

Rapid growth in consumption and a critical region for improving collection and preventing mismanaged waste reaching rivers and oceans.

India

India recycled between ~9.9–10.9 million tonnes (2023–24 range), with the recycling market estimated at USD 3.8–4.2 billion in recent years.

Why Asia matters for PRCA

Production concentration

With over half the world's plastics produced in Asia, regional recycling capacity, standards, and trade flows will shape global recyclate markets and prices.

Large opportunity

Scaling mechanical and advanced recycling in Asia offers the biggest single opportunity to reduce global mismanaged plastic flows and create industrial value chains.

Resources

Download conference collaterals

Brochure, agenda, registration form, and sponsorship form — permanent links that stay the same when files are updated.

Partnerships

Sponsorship opportunities

Partner with PRCA 2027 and connect with decision-makers across Asia's plastics recycling value chain. All prices exclusive of GST.

Additional packages

Lunch Sponsor

USD 6,000 + taxes · INR 3,00,000 + GST

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Dinner Sponsor

USD 6,000 + taxes · INR 3,00,000 + GST

3 delegate passes included

Delegate Kit Sponsor

USD 6,000 + taxes · INR 3,00,000 + GST

2 delegate passes included

Premium Booth

USD 3,500 + taxes · INR 2,00,000 + GST

Standard Booth

USD 2,500 + taxes · INR 1,50,000 + GST

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Insights

News & updates

Conference announcements and industry insights will be published here soon.

Check back for speaker announcements, agenda changes, and post-event coverage.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When and where is PRCA 2027?

The conference runs on 28th - 29th April, 2027 in Mumbai. Registration opens from 09:00 on Day 1.

How do I register as a delegate?

Click Register Now and complete the online form. Payment is processed securely via Razorpay. You will receive a confirmation email with your invoice. A PDF registration form is also available for download.

Is there an international registration option?

Yes — use the International Delegate link in the header to register via Townscript for overseas participants.

How can I sponsor or exhibit?

Use the Enquiry form or Contact page, or download the Sponsorship Form. Our team will share sponsorship, exhibition, and partnership options.

Will the speaker line-up be updated?

Yes. Speaker names, photos, and session details will be published on the Speakers page as confirmations are received.

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Our legacy

A legacy of industry impact

Plastic Recycling Conference Asia has grown into one of the region's most focused platforms for recycled polymers — connecting recyclers, brand owners, converters, technology providers, and policymakers across Asia's circular plastics value chain.

2026

PRCA 2026

Building the next chapter

The most recent edition reflected accelerating brand commitments, policy evolution, and commercial urgency around recycled plastics — setting the stage for PRCA 2027.

2025

PRCA 2025

Market intelligence in focus

PRCA brought sharper attention to Asia's recycled polymer markets — covering pricing, capacity, EPR frameworks, food-grade recyclate, and investment in recycling infrastructure.

2023

PRCA 2023

Scaling circular partnerships

The conference expanded its delegate base across recyclers, converters, and sustainability leaders, with deeper focus on quality standards, trade flows, and closed-loop collaboration.

2022

PRCA 2022

Strengthening industry dialogue

Recyclers, brands, and policymakers came together to discuss demand outlook, feedstock quality, and the growing role of recycled content across packaging and industrial applications.

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