Latin America Metal Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The metal recycling market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 40,796.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.2% is expected of Latin America metal recycling market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$33,496.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$40,796.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
3.2%
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Latin America metal recycling market highlights

  • The Latin America metal recycling market generated a revenue of USD 33,496.4 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, aluminum was the largest revenue generating metal in 2024.
  • Steel is the most lucrative metal segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.


Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 33,496.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 40,796.7 million
Growth rate3.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentAluminum
Fastest growing segmentSteel
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSteel, Copper, Aluminum, Other Metals
Key market players worldwideEuropean Metal Recycling, Commercial Metals Co, GFG Alliance, Norsk Hydro ASA, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Novelis, Tata Steel Ltd GDR - 144A


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Latin America region accounted for 3.4% of the global metal recycling market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 719,507.4 million by 2030.

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Metal Recycling Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Schnitzer Steel Industries View profile 1001-5000 Portland, Oregon, United States, North America http://www.schnitzersteel.com/
GFG Alliance View profile 10001+ London, England, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.gfgalliance.com
European Metal Recycling View profile 1001-5000 Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.emrgroup.com/
Novelis View profile 10001+ Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America http://novelis.com
Tata Steel Ltd GDR - 144A View profile 73496 24 Homi Mody Street, Bombay House, Fort, Mumbai, MH, India, 400 001 https://www.tatasteel.com
Norsk Hydro ASA View profile 32724 Drammensveien 264, Oslo, Norway, NO-0283 https://www.hydro.com
Commercial Metals Co View profile 13022 6565 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX, United States, 75039 https://www.cmc.com

Latin America metal recycling market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to metal recycling market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Aluminum was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.03% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America metal recycling market based on steel, copper, aluminum, other metals covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


According to the IMF, the GDP growth rate of Central America and South America for 2023 was estimated to be 3.8% and 1.0%, respectively. The growth of the metal recycling market is positively influenced by its increasing demand across various sectors such as automotive and construction in the region.

For instance, in April 2022, the government of Chile announced its target of achieving 100% electricity-driven new vehicles in the country by 2035. The scheme was duly implemented in 2023. Such measures undertaken by governments in the region are anticipated to positively impact the metal recycling market.

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