South Africa Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The copper scrap market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 159.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.3% is expected of South Africa copper scrap market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$119.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$159.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.3%
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South Africa

South Africa copper scrap market highlights

  • The South Africa copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 119.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 159.6 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% 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 119.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 159.6 million
Growth rate4.3% (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, South Africa accounted for 0.2% 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 Middle East & Africa, South Africa copper scrap market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 159.6 million by 2030.

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South Africa copper scrap market outlook

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Brass mills was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.61% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa 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.


South Africa is currently in the middle of an impending energy crisis primarily due to the lack of infrastructural investment. The theft and vandalism of copper cables and wires have accentuated the situation, which has adversely impacted the operations of T&D majors such as Eskom and Transnet, an infrastructural pipeline company.

According to Transnet’s reports, a 30% y-o-y reduction in copper cable theft was witnessed in 2022, losing about 742 km of cables worth ZAR700 million (~ USD 38.2 million) on the coal corridor. Other companies faced similar losses.

To combat this menace, the government is currently seeking to address this issue by increasing investment in renewable energy and clean fuel. Safeguarding the existing and upcoming infrastructure is expected to remain a priority.

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