Latin America Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The non-ferrous scrap recycling market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 32.8 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of Latin America non-ferrous scrap recycling market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$25.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$32.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.7%
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Latin America

Latin America non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights

  • The Latin America non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 25.4 billion in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% 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.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 25.4 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 32.8 billion
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLead
Fastest growing segmentLead
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 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, Latin America region accounted for 4.1% of the global non-ferrous scrap recycling market in 2023.
  • 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 425.8 billion by 2030.

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Latin America non-ferrous scrap recycling market outlook

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Lead was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.47% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America non-ferrous scrap recycling market based on copper, lead, aluminum covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for Central America & South America was 3.8% and 1.0%, respectively, in 2023. Growth in the adoption of sustainable practices for non-ferrous metal manufacturing and increasing emphasis on circular economy practices are considered important drivers for the market.

Countries across the region are trying to propel their recycling rate of aluminum and reduce carbon footprints, which is expected to positively affect the demand for non-ferrous metals. For instance, in February 2022, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) started the process of integrating Alux do Brasil's operation in Nova Odessa (SP) after acquiring 80% interest in the company.

The acquisition received complete approval from the Brazilian antitrust authority. This acquisition is in line with CBA’s long-term strategy to expand their recycled aluminum capacity and to produce aluminum with an increasingly lower carbon footprint.

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