Global market valuation was derived through production capacity mapping and consumption volume analysis across mechanical and chemical recycling streams. The methodology included:
• Identification of 50+ key rPET manufacturers and recyclers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
• Product mapping across clear rPET, colored rPET, and emerging chemical recycling outputs (rPET pellets, flake, and fiber-grade materials)
• Analysis of reported and modeled annual revenues specific to rPET portfolios, including food-grade and non-food grade product lines
• Coverage of manufacturers representing 75-80% of global rPET production capacity in 2024
• Extrapolation using bottom-up (recycling capacity × utilization rates × average selling price by region and grade) and top-down (industry association volume data cross-validated with manufacturer revenue) approaches to derive segment-specific valuations for fiber, sheet & film, strapping, and bottle applications