Abiplast

What Abiplast does

Abiplast (Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Plástico) is a São Paulo-based nonprofit trade association founded in 1967 that represents Brazil's plastics transformation and recycling sector. It serves as the unified national voice for the industry, which comprises 12,151 companies employing 349,928 workers and generating R$127 billion in annual sector billing (2021 figures). The association provides member companies with economic intelligence (monthly Econoplast and Comexplast bulletins, annual Perfil reports), sustainability certification (SENAPLAS), 13 sectoral chambers, and representation before government bodies. ABIPLAST coordinates the National Chamber of Recyclers (CNRPLAS), the Rede de Cooperação para o Plástico (40+ members), and jointly manages the ABNT Brazilian Committee for Packaging and Plastic Conditioning with ABIQUIM.

The association's technology footprint centers on the Recircula Brasil platform — a digital traceability and certification system developed in partnership with ABDI to monitor recycled content in plastic packaging, highlighted as a COP30 legacy initiative. An institutional mobile app provides members with real-time sector news, legislation updates, commodity indices, and exchange rates. The SENAPLAS certification mark (with Empresa and Produto modalities) and the Movimento Plástico Transforma public-awareness initiative extend the association's reach into sustainability education and supply-chain transparency.

Abiplast operates a membership-based revenue model funded by annual member dues, supplemented by event sponsorships (gold/silver/bronze tiers for the Perfil publication and major industry events including Encontro Nacional do Plástico, FEIPLASTIC, INTERPLAST, RECY-PLASTECH), training programs, and grants from development partners such as ABDI, Apex-Brasil, IFC/World Bank, and Braskem. Distribution is primarily direct to enterprise members through the restricted member portal, sectoral chambers, mobile app, and events spanning Brazil's key plastics manufacturing regions.

Name

Abiplast

Legal name

Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Plástico

Website

https://abiplast.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abiplast is a São Paulo-based nonprofit trade association founded in 1967 that represents Brazil's plastics transformation and recycling industry. It provides 12,000+ member companies with economic intelligence, SENAPLAS certification, 13 sectoral chambers, and policy advocacy, including the Recircula Brasil traceability platform developed with ABDI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Recovery & Closed-Loop Programs (Take-Back, Deposit-Return, EPR Support) (IMALAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Symbiosis & Byproduct Exchange Platforms (EUAIANAG), Reuse & Resale / Recommerce Operations (EUAIANAC), Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• Plastics industry association
• Recycled plastics certification
• Sectoral economic intelligence
• Reverse logistics traceability
• Industry chamber representation

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: ABIPLAST generates revenue through annual membership fees paid by associated companies. Companies join as associados to access sectoral chambers, economic bulletins, regulatory guidance, sustainability certifications, and networking events.
2. Event Sponsorships and Partnerships: Revenue from event sponsorships including gold, silver, and bronze sponsorship tiers for annual publications like Perfil, and event collaborations with industry partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ABIPLAST is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1967 that represents Brazil's plastics transformation and recycling industry. It sells membership access to associated companies (associados), delivering economic intelligence publications (Econoplast, Comexplast, Perfil), the SENAPLAS recycled-plastics certification program, sectoral chambers, the Recircula Brasil traceability platform, and regulatory advocacy services.

Product overview

Abiplast (Associação Brasileira da Indústria do Plástico) is a trade association representing Brazil's plastic industry, offering a portfolio of publications, certification programs, and sectoral services. The core offerings include the annual Perfil publication and monthly Econoplast and Comexplast bulletins for economic intelligence; SENAPLAS certification for recycled plastics; 13 Sectoral Chambers (Câmaras Setoriais) for industry-specific coordination; the Recircula Brasil traceability platform developed with ABDI; the ABIPLAST mobile application; and sectoral agreements like the Acordo Setorial de Embalagens. The association also provides business tools, compliance resources, and the CNRPLAS national recyclers chamber. The portfolio is organized around industry representation, economic data, sustainability/certification, and sector coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SENAPLAS: Selo Nacional de Plásticos Reciclados - certification brand created by CNRPLAS to identify and value recycling companies meeting social, environmental, and economic criteria, and to certify recycled plastic with quality assurance for the market.
• Econoplast
• Comexplast
• Movimento Plástico Transforma

Products and services

• Econoplast

Quantifiable outcome

• 349,928 jobs represented in Brazil's plastics industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• FNQ (Fundação Nacional da Qualidade)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Partnership with FNQ to strengthen management and competitiveness of sector companies. Offers exclusive benefits for members including discounts on FNQ affiliation, executive training programs, and access to management improvement content.
• IFC/World Bank GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Regional partnership with IFC (World Bank) and BlackForest Solutions to identify and accelerate investments in plastic circularity initiatives in Brazil and Latin America.
• DowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2025Dow became the first petrochemical company to join Recircula Brasil, strengthening plastic circularity through traceability, governance, and recycled content use in the supply chain.
• Federal Government / COP30coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025Government partnership during COP30 where Recircula Brasil was highlighted as a legacy initiative and the government announced creation of a public company for recycling data management based on the platform.
• SESI LabcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 November 2025Partnership with SESI Lab museum in Brasília to create educational spaces including the interactive 'Caminhos do Plástico' workshop and 'Reciclando Ideias' apparatus, educating the public on plastic circularity and proper disposal.
• CNI/FIESPminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025Partnership for the launch of Recircula Brasil as a recognized circular economy practice through CNI/FIESP platforms.
• ABIQUIM (Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2024Joint management of the Brazilian Committee for Packaging and Plastic Conditioning of ABNT since January 2024, replacing the previous sectoral normalization organization.
• ABDI (Agência Brasileira de Desenvolvimento Industrial)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Partnership with ABDI to develop business models for improving urban solid waste management and reverse logistics in Brazil. The Recircula Brasil platform was developed through this partnership to provide traceability and certification for plastic circularity.
• Apex-BrasilcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2019Export program partnership renewed for international market promotion of Brazilian plastics industry products.
• Rede de Cooperação para o Plástico (Cooperation Network for Plastic)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2018Network initiated by ABIPLAST in 2018 to unite all links in the plastic production chain around challenges of increasing packaging recyclability and waste availability for recycling. Started with 22 members, grew to 40+ members.
• Coalizão Empresarial (Business Coalition)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2015ABIPLAST is a member of the Business Coalition together with 12 other business associations that developed and signed the Sectoral Agreement for Packaging with the Ministry of Environment in November 2015. The agreement aims to increase post-consumer packaging recycling in Brazil, with the first phase (2012-2017) exceeding government targets.
• Ministério do Meio Ambiente (Ministry of Environment)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2015Formal partnership with the federal Ministry of Environment through the Sectoral Agreement for Packaging, committing to increase plastic packaging recycling rates and implement reverse logistics systems.
• Rede pela Circularidade do Plástico (Network for Plastic Circularity)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with the circularity network, which manages waste at COP30 and coordinates efforts between cooperatives, recyclers, and municipalities. Created with technical consultancy from Pieracciani.
• PICPlast (Plano de Incentivo à Cadeia do Plástico)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative with Braskem for plastic sector incentive, including annual recycling indices research by MaxiQuim, Movimento Plástico Transforma platform, and circular economy initiatives. Manages R$31.7 billion projected sector investments.
• BraskemflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in PICPlast initiative for plastic sector development, jointly funding the Movimento Plástico Transforma platform and annual recycling research.
• SINDIPLAST-SPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of the Seminário Competitividade and other sector events with the São Paulo Plastics Syndicate.
• SENAIminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with SENAI for specialized training programs in plastics manufacturing, including courses in machining, mold construction, and plastics technology.
• GBR ComunicaçãocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPress and communications agency handling ABIPLAST's media relations, press releases, and public positioning on industry matters including sustainability and plastic circularity.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FIESP (Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo): São Paulo state industry federation, the regional host of CNI. ABIPLAST physically locates in São Paulo and collaborates with FIESP on circular economy recognition. Comparable as a Brazilian industry association ecosystem partner.
• CNI (Confederação Nacional da Indústria): Brazil's national industry confederation representing all industrial sectors. ABIPLAST operates within the broader CNI/FIESP ecosystem and was recognized at CNI/FIESP's Best Practices in Circular Economy awards. Larger and broader than ABIPLAST but ecosystem-relevant.

Direct peers

• PlasticsEurope: European plastics industry association representing plastics producers and converters across Europe. Directly comparable to ABIPLAST as a sector trade association providing economic intelligence, sustainability programs, and policy advocacy for the plastics value chain, just at a regional vs. national scale.
• American Chemistry Council (ACC) Plastics Division: U.S. plastics industry trade association providing advocacy, statistics, and sustainability programs for plastics manufacturers. Highly comparable to ABIPLAST in role and structure, operating as the primary national voice for plastics in the U.S.
• Cempre (Compromisso Empresarial para Reciclagem): Brazilian business commitment for recycling that promotes reverse logistics and corporate recycling practices. Comparable to ABIPLAST as a Brazilian membership-driven organization focused on recycling, circularity, and EPR-related advocacy and programs.
• ABIQUIM (Associação Brasileira da Indústria Química): Brazilian chemical industry association, already a strategic partner of ABIPLAST. Comparable as a sectoral industry association in Brazil serving the upstream petrochemical/chemical value chain feeding into plastics, with similar membership, publications, and advocacy offerings.
• VinylPlus: European PVC industry sustainability initiative providing voluntary commitments to circularity. Comparable to ABIPLAST's SENAPLAS and Recircula Brasil programs as a sectoral sustainability certification and traceability framework for plastics.

Others

• Petrobras / Braskem (PICPlast joint partner): Braskem is ABIPLAST's strategic partner in PICPlast and co-funds Movimento Plástico Transforma and recycling research. Comparable as the petrochemical anchor of the Brazilian plastics value chain that ABIPLAST's programs serve and depend upon.

Emerging players

• WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme): UK-based circular economy charity working with businesses on resource efficiency and recycling. Comparable to ABIPLAST's Recircula Brasil initiative as a circular economy coordination body, though focused on UK/EU markets rather than Brazilian plastics.
• Alliance to End Plastic Waste: Global cross-value-chain initiative funding circularity and waste management infrastructure for plastics. Comparable to ABIPLAST's Recircula Brasil as a sectoral platform for advancing plastic circularity, with broader international scope and petrochemical industry funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abiplast_br
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• Facebookfacebook.com/ABIPLAST

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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