Japan Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The copper scrap market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,055.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.6% is expected of Japan copper scrap market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$4,226.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7,055.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.6%
Report Coverage
Japan

Japan copper scrap market highlights

  • The Japan copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 4,226.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 7,055.8 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, brass mills was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Ingot Makers is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Copper scrap market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 4,226.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7,055.8 million
Growth rate7.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentBrass mills
Fastest growing segmentIngot Makers
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationWire Rod Mills, Brass Mills, Ingot Makers, Foundries & Other Industries
Key market players worldwideAurubis AG, Commercial Metals Co, Glencore PLC, OmniSource Corporation, Ames Copper Group, Jain Metal Group


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Japan accounted for 6.5% of the global copper scrap market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China copper scrap market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 1,673.2 million by 2030.

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Copper Scrap Market Scope

Copper scrap market segmentation & scope
Wire Rod Mills
Brass Mills
Ingot Makers
Foundries & Other Industries
Power Generation, Distribution, and Transmission
Construction
Appliances & Electronics
Transport
Others

Copper Scrap Market Companies

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Japan copper scrap market outlook

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Brass mills was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.65% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan copper scrap market based on wire rod mills, brass mills, ingot makers, foundries & other industries covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


As per the IMF, the GDP of Japan is expected to have grown at 2.0% in 2023. The demand for copper scrap in Japan is driven by its use in electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and robotics sectors, among others. Favorable government policies toward EV adoption are expected to propel the demand for copper scrap over the forecast period.

The government has set aside around JPY 140 billion (~USD 0.94 billion) to aid the adoption of electric-powered vehicles like BEVs and provide charging facilities for businesses as part of the Green Transformation (GX) budget proposal for the FY 2024 budget.

In Japan, mini BEVs like the Nissan Sakura are selling better than larger SUV models. In 2022, copper scrap exports from Japan reduced by 22% compared to the previous year (313,974 tons). China accounted for 75% of the total exports in 2022. This is a significant increase in proportion from just under 60% in 2021.

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