전자폐기물 재활용 시장 규모, 점유율, 동향 분석 보고서 : 재료별, 발생원별, 재생 프로세스별, 지역별 및 부문별 예측(2026-2033년)

Electronic Waste Recycling Market Summary

The global electronic waste recycling market size was valued at USD 45.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 47.5 billion in 2026 to USD 91.5 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2026 to 2033. Europe electronic waste (e-waste) recycling dominated the global market with the largest revenue share of 35.0% in 2025. The market is growing due to the rapid proliferation of consumer electronics and shortening product life cycles.

Increasing penetration of smartphones, laptops, wearables, and IoT-enabled devices has led to a sharp rise in discarded electronic products. Stringent environmental regulations and extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks are also driving the electronic waste recycling industry. Governments across regions such as the EU, North America, and parts of Asia Pacific are mandating proper disposal, collection, and recycling of e-waste to mitigate hazardous environmental impacts. Regulations like the EU's WEEE Directive and similar policies in countries such as India and Japan compel manufacturers and importers to manage e-waste responsibly, thereby accelerating the adoption of formal recycling channels and technologies. India's 2025 update to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules raises e-waste recycling targets, requiring producers to recover about 60% of the previous year's sales by weight, with targets increasing annually to strengthen formal recycling and resource recovery.

The increasing economic value of recovered materials is significantly boosting the e waste recycling market. Electronic waste contains high-value metals such as gold, silver, copper, palladium, and rare earth elements, which can be extracted and reintroduced into the supply chain through advanced recycling technologies. For instance, in June 2025, ETH Zurich introduced an innovative technique to extract rare earth elements from electronic waste more efficiently, marking a significant step toward sustainable recycling practices and reducing dependence on traditional mining. Rare earth elements are essential components in modern technologies, supporting applications such as fluorescent lighting, high-performance magnets used in hard drives, and generators for wind energy systems.

With rising raw material costs and growing supply chain vulnerabilities, the electronic scrap recycling market is gaining momentum as manufacturers increasingly seek cost-effective and sustainable alternatives to virgin resource extraction. This urban mining trend is further accelerating growth in the e-scrap recycling market, particularly among electronics manufacturers aiming to improve resource efficiency and strengthen circular supply chains. In addition, growing environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives among corporations and consumers are driving expansion of the e-waste management market. Organizations are aligning with ESG objectives and circular economy strategies, resulting in higher investments in recycling infrastructure, take-back programs, and partnerships with certified recyclers. Consumers are also becoming more conscious of responsible disposal practices, contributing to rising collection rates and broader participation in electronic waste recycling initiatives.

Global Electronic Waste Recycling Market Report

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global electronic waste recycling market report based on material, source, recycling process, and region.

• Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
• Metal
• Plastic
• Glass
• Others
• Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
• Household Appliances
• Consumer Electronics
• Industrial & Commercial Equipment
• IT & Telecommunication
• Medical Equipment
• Others
• Recycling Process Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
• Mechanical Processing
• Pyrometallurgical Processing
• Hydrometallurgical Processing
• Biometallurgical Processing
• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

• 1.1. Methodology segmentation & scope
• 1.2. Market Definitions
• 1.3. Research Methodology
  • 1.3.1. Information Procurement
  • 1.3.2. Information or Data Analysis
  • 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
  • 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
• 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
  • 1.4.1. List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

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

Chapter 3. Electronic Waste Recycling Variables, Trends & Scope

• 3.1. Market Introduction/Lineage Outlook
• 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
• 3.3. Market Dynamics
  • 3.3.1. Market Drivers Analysis
  • 3.3.2. Market Restraints Analysis
  • 3.3.3. Industry Opportunities
• 3.4. Electronic Waste Recycling Analysis Tools
  • 3.4.1. Porter's Analysis
    • 3.4.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
    • 3.4.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
    • 3.4.1.3. Threats of substitution
    • 3.4.1.4. Threats from new entrants
  • 3.4.2. PESTEL Analysis
    • 3.4.2.1. Political landscape
    • 3.4.2.2. Economic and Social landscape
    • 3.4.2.3. Technological landscape
    • 3.4.2.4. Environmental landscape
    • 3.4.2.5. Legal landscape

Chapter 4. Electronic Waste Recycling Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 4.1. Segment Dashboard
• 4.2. Electronic Waste Recycling: Material Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 (USD Billion)
• 4.3. Metal
  • 4.3.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 4.4. Plastic
  • 4.4.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 4.5. Glass
  • 4.5.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 4.6. Others
  • 4.6.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)

Chapter 5. Electronic Waste Recycling Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 5.1. Segment Dashboard
• 5.2. Electronic Waste Recycling: Source Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 (USD Billion)
• 5.3. Household Appliances
  • 5.3.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 5.4. Consumer Electronics
  • 5.4.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 5.5. Industrial & Commercial Equipment
  • 5.5.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 5.6. IT & Telecommunication
  • 5.6.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 5.7. Medical Equipment
  • 5.7.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 5.8. Others
  • 5.8.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)

Chapter 6. Electronic Waste Recycling Market: Recycling Process Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 6.1. Segment Dashboard
• 6.2. Electronic Waste Recycling: Recycling Process Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033 (USD Billion)
• 6.3. Mechanical Processing
  • 6.3.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 6.4. Pyrometallurgical Processing
  • 6.4.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 6.5. Hydrometallurgical Processing
  • 6.5.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
• 6.6. Biometallurgical Processing
  • 6.6.1. Market Size Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)

Chapter 7. Electronic Waste Recycling Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

• 7.1. Electronic Waste Recycling Share, By Region, 2025 & 2033, USD Billion
• 7.2. North America
  • 7.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
  • 7.2.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.2.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.2.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.2.5. U.S.
    • 7.2.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.2.5.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.2.6. Canada
    • 7.2.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.2.6.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.2.6.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.2.7. Mexico
    • 7.2.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.2.7.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.2.7.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.2.7.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
• 7.3. Europe
  • 7.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
  • 7.3.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.3.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.3.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.3.5. UK
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.3.5.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.3.6. Germany
    • 7.3.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.3.6.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.3.7. France
    • 7.3.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.3.7.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
• 7.4. Asia Pacific
  • 7.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
  • 7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.4.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.4.5. China
    • 7.4.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.5.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.4.6. India
    • 7.4.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.6.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.4.7. Japan
    • 7.4.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.7.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.4.8. Australia
    • 7.4.8.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.8.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.4.9. South Korea
    • 7.4.9.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.9.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.4.9.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
• 7.5. Latin America
  • 7.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
  • 7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.5.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.5.5. Brazil
    • 7.5.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.5.5.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
• 7.6. Middle East & Africa
  • 7.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
  • 7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.6.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.6.5. Saudi Arabia
    • 7.6.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.6.5.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.6.6. UAE
    • 7.6.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.6.6.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
  • 7.6.7. South Africa
    • 7.6.7.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
    • 7.6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast by material, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast by source, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)
    • 7.6.7.4. Market estimates and forecast by recycling process, 2021 - 2033 (Revenue, USD Billion)

Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape

• 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
• 8.2. Company Categorization
• 8.3. Company Market Share Analysis
• 8.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
• 8.5. Strategy Mapping
  • 8.5.1. Expansion
  • 8.5.2. Mergers & Acquisition
  • 8.5.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
  • 8.5.4. New Product Launches
  • 8.5.5. Research And Development
• 8.6. Company Profiles
  • 8.6.1. Attero Recycling
    • 8.6.1.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.1.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.1.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.2. Aurubis AG
    • 8.6.2.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.2.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.2.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.3. Boliden Group
    • 8.6.3.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.3.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.3.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.4. Dell Inc.
    • 8.6.4.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.4.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.4.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.5. DOWA Holdings Co., Ltd.
    • 8.6.5.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.5.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.5.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.6. Electronic Recyclers International (ERI)
    • 8.6.6.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.6.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.6.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.7. Glencore
    • 8.6.7.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.7.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.7.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.8. Kuusakoski
    • 8.6.8.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.8.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.8.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.9. Paprec Group
    • 8.6.9.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.9.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.9.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.10. Sembcorp Industries
    • 8.6.10.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.10.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.10.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.11. Sims Limited
    • 8.6.11.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.11.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.11.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.11.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.12. Stena Recycling
    • 8.6.12.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.12.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.12.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.12.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.13. Umicore
    • 8.6.13.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.13.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.13.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.13.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.14. Veolia
    • 8.6.14.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.14.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.14.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.14.4. Recent Developments
  • 8.6.15. Waste Management Inc.
    • 8.6.15.1. Participant's Overview
    • 8.6.15.2. Financial Performance
    • 8.6.15.3. Product Benchmarking
    • 8.6.15.4. Recent Developments