China’s 15th Five-Year Plan - Unlocking the potential of polyester chemical recycling

China's 15th Five-Year Plan has officially elevated polyester chemical recycling to a legally mandated industrialisation pathway, marking a structural shift for the global recycled materials industry. With Chinese polyester demand set to double to 87 million tonnes by 2040, the scale of the opportunity is significant — but so are the challenges. Our latest insight examines the policy architecture driving this transition, the technology landscape across glycolysis, methanolysis, and enzymatic routes, and the economics that determine which projects will succeed. Whether you are an investor, producer, technology licensor, or brand owner, this insight sets out the critical decisions you need to make now. Read the full report on Wood Mackenzie Lens.