The global metal recycling market size is expected to reach USD 397.66 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Metal Recycling Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Type (Ferrous Metal and Non-Ferrous Metal); By Scrap Type; By End-User; By Region; Segment Forecast, 2023- 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
Growing adoption of advanced recycling process among the major manufacturers to procure raw materials in order to produce the finished goods without affecting its properties and rising urbanization and industrialization around the world, are major prominent factors influencing the market growth. The surge in the inclination towards the recycling of various metals for energy saving purpose and increase in the number of awareness programs for sustainable waste management practices coupled with the incorporation of new production, setting new standards in performance and quality, is positively affecting the market. For instance, in April 2023, REDWAVE, introduced new sorting machine "XRF Fine Sorting Machine", setting new benchmarks. This machine can detect & sort blend of the non-ferrous metals to produce high quality products like pure copper, zinc, & others.
The integration and use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and artificial intelligence in metal recycling process is becoming popular, as it can effectively improve efficiency and accuracy, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of recycled metals and also ensures the environment friendliness. Apart from this, there are also several new and innovative recycling technologies being developed such as metal separation, scrap-to-liquid fuels, additive manufacturing, and chemical recycling, that allow business to gain a competitive edge in the market.
Governments around the world are implementing several regulations to promote the use of recycled materials in various industries. For example, the European Union's Circular Economy Action Plan sets ambitious targets for the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing sector, which are expected to drive demand for recycled metals and create new market opportunities.
Metal Recycling Market Report Highlights
Ferrous metal segment held the maximum market share in 2022, which is mainly driven by widespread utilization of the production across numerous end-use industries like electronics and automotive
New scrap segment is projected to grow at a highest CAGR during the anticipated period, due to its various beneficial features including low production costs and reduced energy consumption
Construction segment led the industry market with significant share in 2022, mainly due to continuous growth in the construction industry across the globe due to rapid industrialization and urbanization
Asia Pacific region dominated the global market with healthy growth rate in 2022, owing to significant growth in population burden and robust presence of well-developed recycling industry
The global key market players include: European Metal Recycling, Commercial Metals Company, Norsk Hydro ASA, Tata Steel, Sims Metal Management, and Nucor Corporation
Polaris Market Research has segmented the metal recycling market report based on type, scrap type, end-user, and region:
Metal Recycling, Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Ferrous Metal
- Non-Ferrous Metal
Metal Recycling, Scrap Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
Metal Recycling, End-User Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- Construction
- Automotive
- Equipment Manufacturing
- Shipbuilding
- Others
Metal Recycling, Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2019 - 2032)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Latin America
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Israel
- South Africa
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Metal Recycling Market Market Insights
- 4.1. Metal Recycling Market Market - End-User Snapshot
- 4.2. Metal Recycling Market Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Laws and regulation enforced by governments
- 4.2.1.2. increasing urbanization and industrialization
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. Regulations hampering free and fire trade of scarp metal
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Metal Recycling Market Market End-User Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
- 4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Ferrous Metal
- 5.3.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Ferrous Metal, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Non-Ferrous Metal
- 5.4.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Non-Ferrous Metal, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
6. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Old Scrap
- 6.3.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Old Scrap, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. New Scrap
- 6.4.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by New Scrap, by Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
7. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Construction
- 7.3.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Construction, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Automotive
- 7.4.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Automotive, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Equipment Manufacturing
- 7.5.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Equipment Manufacturing, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.6. Shipbuilding
- 7.6.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Shipbuilding, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Others, By Region, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
8. Global Metal Recycling Market Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Metal Recycling Market Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Metal Recycling Market Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Metal Recycling Market Market - U.S.
- 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Metal Recycling Market Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Metal Recycling Market Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Metal Recycling Market Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Metal Recycling Market Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Metal Recycling Market Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Metal Recycling Market Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Metal Recycling Market Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Metal Recycling Market Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Metal Recycling Market Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Metal Recycling Market Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Metal Recycling Market Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Metal Recycling Market Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Metal Recycling Market Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Metal Recycling Market Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Metal Recycling Market Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Metal Recycling Market Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Metal Recycling Market Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Metal Recycling Market Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Metal Recycling Market Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Metal Recycling Market Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Metal Recycling Market Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Metal Recycling Market Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Metal Recycling Market Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Metal Recycling Market Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Metal Recycling Market Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina.: Metal Recycling Market Market, by End-User, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Metal Recycling Market Market, by Scrap Type, 2019-2032 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. Kuusakoski Recycling
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Sims Metal Management
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Tom Martin
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Nucor Corporation
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Novelis Inc
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. European Metal Recycling
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. ArcelorMittal
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Commercial Metals Company
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Aurubis
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. Norton Aluminum
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. DOWA Holdings
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Tata Steel
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
- 10.13. Schnitzer Steel Industries
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
- 10.14. Norsk Hydro ASA
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
- 10.15. GFG Alliance
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development
- 10.16. Kimmel Scrap
- 10.16.1. Company Overview
- 10.16.2. Financial Performance
- 10.16.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.16.4. Recent Development