Recycled Polypropylene (rPP) Prices
Indicative pricing for recycled polypropylene pellet and PP bale feedstock, published by region with movement, pricing basis and source category.
Last updated: 8 September 2026
Recycled PP Pellet
Data not currently available.
PP Bale
Latest available public observation by market
Prices from different markets may not be directly comparable because specifications, incoterms, freight, duties, quality and reporting periods differ.
WasteBaleAudit displays the latest publicly available observation for each market. Reporting dates differ because recycled-plastics markets do not have one universal live price. Every record retains its original region, currency, unit, grade and commercial basis.
| Region | Country / market | Low | High | Average | Unit | Basis | Weekly | Monthly | Direction | Effective | Observation age | Trade | Price type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | United States | 11.88 | 11.88 | 11.88 | US cents per pound | Basis not disclosed | — | — | Falling | 13 July 2026 | Latest available observation | — | Public-source observation | Resource Recycling |
Market commentary
- North America: Pricing basis: national curbside post-consumer average. Reported US national average for post-consumer polypropylene. The July observation declined from 14.75 US cents per pound. Grade: post-consumer PP. (13 July 2026)
Only markets with a published record are listed. Regions without a verified observation are omitted rather than shown as empty placeholders.
Historical prices
Values shown in US cents per pound.
| Effective date | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 11.88 | 11.88 | 11.88 |
Recycled PP Black Pellet
Latest available public observation by market
Prices from different markets may not be directly comparable because specifications, incoterms, freight, duties, quality and reporting periods differ.
WasteBaleAudit displays the latest publicly available observation for each market. Reporting dates differ because recycled-plastics markets do not have one universal live price. Every record retains its original region, currency, unit, grade and commercial basis.
| Region | Country / market | Low | High | Average | Unit | Basis | Weekly | Monthly | Direction | Effective | Observation age | Trade | Price type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | Regional · Northwest Europe | 960 | 970 | 965 | EUR per tonne | Delivered | — | -3.3% | Falling | 30 June 2026 | Latest available observation | — | Public-source observation | European Recycling |
Market commentary
- Europe: Pricing basis: DDP Northwest Europe. Publicly reported end-June assessment for black recycled polypropylene pellet delivered into Northwest Europe. The source reported a 3.3% month-on-month decline. Underlying assessment referenced by the source: OPIS. (30 June 2026)
Only markets with a published record are listed. Regions without a verified observation are omitted rather than shown as empty placeholders.
Historical prices
Values shown in EUR per tonne.
| Effective date | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 960 | 970 | 965 |
Material and specification
- rPP is produced from rigid PP packaging, crates, closures and automotive parts.
- Compounded rPP is often supplied with impact modifiers and stabilisers to meet a target melt flow.
- Odour, colour consistency and filtration level are common commercial specification points.
Factors affecting the price
- Virgin PP price movements
- Availability of clean, sorted rigid PP
- Automotive and houseware demand
- Odour removal capability of the processor
- Compounding and additive costs
- Freight and energy costs
Pricing methodology and sources
Every figure on this page comes from the WasteBaleAudit price database. Each record stores its material, grade, format, region, currency, unit, pricing basis, effective date, direction of movement and source category, and is published only after review. Prices are held in the currency and unit in which they were reported and are never silently converted. We do not republish paywalled assessments from licensed price services. Where no verified figure exists for a period, the page shows a gap or "verified price update pending" rather than an estimate.
Read the full methodology and the data sources register.
Prices shown are indicative market observations and may differ according to specification, contamination, volume, location, freight, payment terms and contractual conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does rPP pricing track virgin PP so closely?
- Most rPP competes directly with virgin PP in the same moulding applications, so buyers benchmark against virgin plus or minus a quality discount.
- What limits food-contact rPP?
- Feedstock traceability and approved decontamination capacity remain limited, so food-contact rPP is a small, higher-priced segment.