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What is Recycled ABS Plastic and Why Is It in Demand?
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) is a high-performance engineering plastic widely used due to its strength, impact resistance, and moldability. Recycled ABS is derived from post-consumer or post-industrial ABS products, cleaned, and reprocessed into reusable pellets. By choosing recycled ABS, your business reduces reliance on virgin materials, supports circular economy initiatives, and may also benefit from cost efficiencies, depending on the market price at the time of purchase.



Factors Affecting Recycled ABS Plastic Material Price
Recycled ABS pricing is influenced by a variety of supply and demand factors, including:

Feedstock Availability: The supply of clean post-consumer ABS waste can fluctuate based on recycling rates and collection systems.
Processing Costs: Sorting, cleaning, shredding, and extrusion all add to production costs that directly affect market price.
Oil and Virgin ABS Prices: Since ABS is petroleum-based, recycled ABS prices are loosely correlated with crude oil and virgin resin pricing trends.
Color and Purity: Black or grey rABS is often cheaper than natural or light-colored grades that require more sorting and filtration.
Regional Regulations: Policies related to recycled content mandates and import/export restrictions impact regional price volatility.


Current Market Price Trends of Recycled ABS
In recent months, global demand for recycled engineering plastics has grown due to pressure from OEMs to meet ESG targets. You can expect recycled ABS plastic material prices to range depending on region and grade:

Black rABS pellets: approx. USD 800–1,100/ton FOB
Natural/light rABS pellets: approx. USD 1,000–1,300/ton FOB
High-impact, flame-retardant, or UL-certified rABS: premium pricing based on specs
EcoPlas monitors regional markets closely to offer competitive pricing while maintaining material quality and compliance. We provide up-to-date quotes tailored to your order volume and technical requirements.