Recycled Coloured HDPE Prices
Indicative pricing for coloured recycled HDPE pellet, published by region with weekly movement, pricing basis and source category for each figure.
Last updated: 29 September 2026
rHDPE Coloured Non-Food Grade
No verified public price observation is currently available for this specific grade. WasteBaleAudit only publishes records where the material, market, effective date and pricing basis can be identified.
Recycled HDPE White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Asia | India | 111 | 120 | 115.5 | INR per kilogram | Basis not disclosed | — | — | Rising | 23 September 2026 | Latest available observation | Domestic | Reported market indication | Regional rPET/rHDPE report previews (SE Asia, India) |
| Europe | Regional · Northwest Europe | 1,500 | 1,510 | 1,505 | EUR per tonne | Delivered | — | — | Falling | 30 June 2026 | Historical observation | — | Public-source observation | European Recycling |
Market commentary
- South Asia: Explicitly non-food rHDPE white pellet, India. Reported offers; basis undisclosed. Direction higher; amount unavailable. (23 September 2026)
- Europe: Pricing basis: DDP Northwest Europe. Publicly reported end-June assessment for white recycled HDPE pellet delivered into Northwest Europe. Do not classify this as natural or food-grade resin. 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 INR per kilogram.
| Effective date | Low | High | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 September 2026 | 111 | 120 | 115.5 |
Recycled HDPE Grey 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 | 1,111 | 1,121 | 1,116 | EUR per tonne | Delivered | — | — | Falling | 30 June 2026 | Historical observation | — | Public-source observation | European Recycling |
Market commentary
- Europe: Pricing basis: DDP Northwest Europe. Publicly reported end-June assessment for grey recycled HDPE pellet delivered into Northwest Europe. Grey material has more restricted colour flexibility than natural resin. 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 | 1,111 | 1,121 | 1,116 |
Material and specification
- Coloured rHDPE is produced from mixed-colour HDPE bottles and rigid containers.
- Output is typically grey, green or black depending on the incoming colour mix.
- Common specification points are melt flow index, filtration, density and odour.
Factors affecting the price
- Colour mix in the incoming bale
- Virgin HDPE and masterbatch prices
- Demand from pipe, crate, drum and outdoor furniture producers
- Yield and contamination in the feed
- 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
- Where is coloured rHDPE used?
- Typical outlets are pipe, crates, drums, agricultural products, garden furniture and non-food packaging layers.
- Can coloured rHDPE be food grade?
- Very rarely. Feedstock traceability and colour make an approved food-contact stream impractical in most markets.
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