미세플라스틱 시장 규모, 점유율 및 동향 분석 보고서 : 발생원별, 폴리머 유형별, 최종 용도별, 지역별 및 부문별 예측(2026-2033년)

Microplastics Market Summary

The global microplastics market size was estimated at USD 1.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 10.0% from 2026 to 2033. Growing industrial use of plastic materials across packaging, textiles, automotive, and consumer goods is increasing the generation of secondary microplastics during product life cycles and disposal, driving the market growth.

The microplastics industry is undergoing a structural transition from conventional synthetic microparticles toward biodegradable and bio-based substitutes. Regulatory bans on intentionally added microplastics in cosmetics, detergents, and coatings are accelerating substitution across end-use industries. Simultaneously, demand for advanced detection and removal technologies is rising, particularly in water treatment and industrial effluents. Innovation is concentrated in membrane filtration, enzymatic degradation, and bio-based materials, indicating a shift from volume-driven consumption to technology-led mitigation and replacement solutions.

Global Microplastics Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends across sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global microplastics market report based on source, polymer type, end-use, and region:

• Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Primary Microplastics
• Secondary Microplastics
• Polymer Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• PE
• PP
• PS
• PET
• Others
• End-use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• Textile
• Packaging
• Consumer Goods
• Building & Construction
• Automotive
• Others
• Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Central & South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

• 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
• 1.2. Market Definition
• 1.3. Information Procurement
  • 1.3.1. Purchased Database
  • 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
  • 1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
  • 1.3.4. Primary Research
• 1.4. Information Analysis
  • 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
• 1.5. Market Type & Data Visualization
• 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

• 2.1. Market Insights
• 2.2. Segmental Outlook
• 2.3. Competitive Outlook

Chapter 3. Microplastics Market Variables, Trends & Scope

• 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
  • 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
• 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
• 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
  • 3.3.2. Raw Material Price Analysis
• 3.4. Technology Overview
  • 3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
  • 3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2021 to 2030
• 3.5. Sustainability Trends
  • 3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
• 3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2033 (USD/kg)
  • 3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
  • 3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
• 3.7. Regulatory Framework
  • 3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
  • 3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
  • 3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
• 3.8. Market Dynamics
  • 3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
  • 3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
  • 3.8.3. Industry Challenges
• 3.9. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 3.9.1. Supplier Power
  • 3.9.2. Buyer Power
  • 3.9.3. Substitution Threat
  • 3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
  • 3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
• 3.10. PESTEL Analysis
  • 3.10.1. Political Landscape
  • 3.10.2. Economic Landscape
  • 3.10.3. Social Landscape
  • 3.10.4. Technological Landscape
  • 3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
  • 3.10.6. Legal Landscape

Chapter 4. Microplastics Market: Source Outlook Estimates & Forecasts

• 4.1. Microplastics Market: Source Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
  • 4.1.1. Primary Microplastics
    • 4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 4.1.2. Secondary Microplastics
    • 4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)

Chapter 5. Microplastics Market: Polymer Type Outlook Estimates & Forecasts

• 5.1. Microplastics Market: Polymer Type Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
  • 5.1.1. PE
    • 5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 5.1.2. PP
    • 5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 5.1.3. PS
    • 5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 5.1.4. PET
    • 5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 5.1.5. Others
    • 5.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)

Chapter 6. Microplastics Market: End Use Outlook Estimates & Forecasts

• 6.1. Microplastics Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
  • 6.1.1. Consumer Goods
    • 6.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 6.1.2. Building & Construction
    • 6.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 6.1.3. Automotive
    • 6.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 6.1.4. Packaging
    • 6.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 6.1.5. Textile
    • 6.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 6.1.6. Others
    • 6.1.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)

Chapter 7. Microplastics Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts

• 7.1. Regional Snapshot
• 7.2. Microplastics Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
• 7.3. North America
  • 7.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.3.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.3.5. U.S.
    • 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.3.6. Canada
    • 7.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.3.7. Mexico
    • 7.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.3.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
• 7.4. Europe
  • 7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.4.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.4.5. Germany
    • 7.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.4.6. UK
    • 7.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.4.7. France
    • 7.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.4.8. Italy
    • 7.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.8.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.4.9. Spain
    • 7.4.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.4.9.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
• 7.5. Asia Pacific
  • 7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.5.5. China
    • 7.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.5.6. India
    • 7.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.5.7. Japan
    • 7.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.5.8. South Korea
    • 7.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.8.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.5.9. Australia
    • 7.5.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.5.9.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
• 7.6. Central & South America
  • 7.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.6.5. Brazil
    • 7.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.6.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.6.6. Argentina
    • 7.6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.6.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
• 7.7. Middle East & Africa
  • 7.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.7.5. South Africa
    • 7.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.7.6. Saudi Arabia
    • 7.7.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
  • 7.7.7. UAE
    • 7.7.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by source, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by polymer type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
    • 7.7.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)

Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape

• 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
• 8.2. Vendor Landscape
  • 8.2.1. Company categorization
  • 8.2.2. List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
  • 8.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
• 8.3. Competitive Dynamics
  • 8.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
  • 8.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
  • 8.3.3. Strategy Mapping
  • 8.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
• 8.4. Company Profiles/Listing
  • 8.4.1. Lamberti S.p.A.
    • 8.4.1.1. Participant's overview
    • 8.4.1.2. Financial performance
    • 8.4.1.3. Product benchmarking
  • 8.4.2. Cospheric LLC
    • 8.4.2.1. Participant's overview
    • 8.4.2.2. Financial performance
    • 8.4.2.3. Product benchmarking
  • 8.4.3. Applied Microspheres GmbH
    • 8.4.3.1. Participant's overview
    • 8.4.3.2. Financial performance
    • 8.4.3.3. Product benchmarking
  • 8.4.4. EPRUI Biotech Co., Ltd.
    • 8.4.4.1. Participant's overview
    • 8.4.4.2. Financial performance
    • 8.4.4.3. Product benchmarking
  • 8.4.5. Nanjing Chemical Material Corp.
    • 8.4.5.1. Participant's overview
    • 8.4.5.2. Financial performance
    • 8.4.5.3. Product benchmarking
  • 8.4.6. Bangs Laboratories, Inc.
    • 8.4.6.1. Participant's overview
    • 8.4.6.2. Financial performance
    • 8.4.6.3. Product benchmarking
  • 8.4.7. Polysciences, Inc.
    • 8.4.7.1. Participant's overview
    • 8.4.7.2. Financial performance
    • 8.4.7.3. Product benchmarking