China Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The non-ferrous scrap recycling market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 205.8 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.1% is expected of China non-ferrous scrap recycling market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$145.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$205.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.1%
Report Coverage
China

China non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights

  • The China non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 145.4 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 205.8 billion by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, lead was the largest revenue generating metal in 2023.
  • Lead is the most lucrative metal segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Non-ferrous scrap recycling market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 145.4 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 205.8 billion
Growth rate5.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLead
Fastest growing segmentLead
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationCopper, Lead, Aluminum
Key market players worldwideHindalco Industries Ltd GDR, Aurubis AG, TSR Recycling, OmniSource Corporation, SA Recycling, Sims Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 23.3% of the global non-ferrous scrap recycling market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China non-ferrous scrap recycling 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 4.8 billion by 2030.

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Lead was the largest segment with a revenue share of 85.01% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China non-ferrous scrap recycling market based on copper, lead, aluminum covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


China is the largest producer and consumer of aluminum and copper in the world. It accounts for over one-third of the global copper consumption. As per IMF estimates, the GDP of China grew at 5.2% in 2023.

The country imposed a zero-COVID policy in June 2022 that resulted in a slowdown in a number of its key industries. According to the OECD, China's per capita aluminum consumption was 28 kg in 2022, indicating high demand.

According to the same source, the country accounts for around 58% of the global aluminum metal production and consumes 57% of the produced metal. The high demand for aluminum and copper in the country, along with a rising emphasis on decarbonization of the economy and promoting a circular economy, has propelled the growth of the recycling industry.

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