Middle East & Africa Metal Recycling Market Size & Outlook
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MEA metal recycling market highlights
- The MEA metal recycling market generated a revenue of USD 33,537.6 million in 2024.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, aluminum was the largest revenue generating metal in 2024.
- Aluminum is the most lucrative metal segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 33,537.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 41,637.3 million |
| Growth rate | 3.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Aluminum |
| Fastest growing segment | Aluminum |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Other Metals |
| Key market players worldwide | European 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, MEA 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 |
Middle East & Africa metal recycling market outlook
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Aluminum was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.85% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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 of the Middle East and Africa reached 2.7% and 3.7%, respectively, in 2023. A relevant indicator of economic growth is the performance of various core industries such as construction and infrastructure. Countries in the region are developing at a fast pace owing to ongoing industrialization and urbanization.
As a part of its ongoing efforts to divest from an oil-based economy, the Government of Saudi Arabia has allocated one-third of its oil production for the manufacturing of petrochemicals as a part of its Vision 2030 objectives. Several planned projects are under development in the country.
Similarly, various upcoming petrochemical projects in the UAE are anticipated to surge the demand for construction materials, consumer goods, and industrial goods in the country in 2024. For instance, the TAZIZ Ruwais Complex in Abu Dhabi for the production of petrochemicals, which is expected to be commissioned in 2028, is anticipated to use natural gas as its feedstock.
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