This technical paper outlines development strategies for the establishment of new and strengthening of existing online marketplaces to facilitate the trade of secondary materials in Viet Nam, with a particular emphasis on plastics. It provides a comprehensive mapping of Viet Nam’s plastic waste value chains and offers an in-depth analysis of the ecosystem, including the roles, practices and specific needs of key stakeholders, for establishing marketplaces that enable effective supplier-buyer connections. 

The paper further examines the legal framework, evaluates the current state of the recycling industry, and highlights the transformative potential of digital marketplaces. It concludes by presenting findings, including an ecosystem mapping and a needs assessment, to support the development of these marketplaces moving forward; contributing to the emergence of a circular economy for plastics in Viet Nam and addressing the need to establish and promote marketplaces for secondary materials.