Recycled Natural HDPE Prices
Indicative pricing for natural recycled HDPE pellet in food-grade and non-food-grade specifications, published by region with movement, pricing basis and source category.
Last updated: 29 September 2026
rHDPE Natural 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.
rHDPE Natural Non-Food Grade
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 | 136 | 136 | 136 | 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) |
Market commentary
- South Asia: Explicitly non-food rHDPE natural pellet, India. Reported offer; basis undisclosed. Direction higher; amount unavailable. (23 September 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 | 136 | 136 | 136 |
Recycled HDPE Natural Pellet — Grade Unspecified
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 | 1,705 | 1,715 | 1,710 | 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 natural recycled HDPE pellet delivered into Northwest Europe. Food-contact approval and detailed technical specification were not disclosed. 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 | 1,705 | 1,715 | 1,710 |
Material and specification
- Natural rHDPE is produced from uncoloured HDPE bottles, principally milk and household containers.
- Food-grade natural rHDPE requires an approved decontamination process and traceable feedstock.
- Melt flow index, colour, odour and filtration level are the common commercial specification points.
Factors affecting the price
- Availability of natural HDPE bottle bales
- Yield after sorting and washing
- Virgin HDPE price movements
- Recycled-content commitments by brand owners
- Odour and colour performance
- 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 is natural rHDPE worth more than coloured?
- Natural material can be coloured to any specification by the converter, while coloured recyclate limits end use, so natural consistently commands a premium.
- What lifts HDPE to food grade?
- An approved decontamination process, controlled feedstock traceability and regulatory clearance in the destination market.
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