U.S. Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The non-ferrous scrap recycling market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 51.9 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 1.8% is expected of the United States non-ferrous scrap recycling market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$B)
$45.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$51.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
1.8%
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U.S. non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights

  • The U.S. non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 45.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 51.9 billion by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.8% 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 45.8 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 51.9 billion
Growth rate1.8% (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, U.S. accounted for 7.3% 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 North America, U.S. non-ferrous scrap recycling market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 40.6 billion by 2030.

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Lead was the largest segment with a revenue share of 76.86% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. non-ferrous scrap recycling market based on copper, lead, aluminum covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Interest rates remained high in 2023, which will help manage inflation in the U.S. The labor market in the country is currently strong; however, a weakened labor market could affect unemployment and thus, could destabilize economic growth in the near future.

Despite an upbeat 2023, economic growth is expected to remain low for most of 2024. The growth of the non-ferrous scrap recycling industry in the region is expected to be in line with the consumption of aluminum and copper from various end-use industries, as they majorly contribute to the generation of non-ferrous scrap.

As a result, the demand for non-ferrous scrap recycling in the U.S. is expected to witness growth over the forecast period.

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