Brazil Recycled Metal Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The recycled metal market in Brazil is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of Brazil recycled metal market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$5.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$7.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.7%
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Brazil

Brazil recycled metal market highlights

  • The Brazil recycled metal market generated a revenue of USD 5.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 7.5 million by 2030.
  • The Brazil market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, steel was the largest revenue generating material in 2023.
  • Aluminum is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Recycled metal market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 5.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 7.5 million
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSteel
Fastest growing segmentAluminum
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSteel, Aluminum, Copper
Key market players worldwideCommercial Metals Co, Norsk Hydro ASA, Tata Steel Ltd GDR - 144A, European Metal Recycling, GFG Alliance, Novelis


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Brazil accounted for 1.6% of the global recycled metal market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Latin America, Brazil recycled metal market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Brazil is the fastest growing regional market in Latin America and is projected to reach USD 7.5 million by 2030.

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Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.52% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Brazil recycled metal market based on steel, aluminum, copper covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


According to the data published by the World Bank, Brazil’s GDP remained at USD 1.92 trillion in 2022. The growth in the shipbreaking industry and the installation of EAFs are important market drivers in Brazil. Ship-breaking, which involves dismantling ships to sell parts for re-use or extract raw materials like scrap, is a common method of ship disposal. 

Ships are made of highly corrosion-resistant steel and alloys. The scrap generated from old ships is sent to the steel metal recycling facilities. In addition, the ship recycling bill No. 1,584/2021 provides for the recycling of vessels and aims to lay down the framework for safe and sustainable recycling. 

The objective of this bill is to boost Brazil’s recycling sector. Furthermore, Brazilian companies have started entering the sustainable ship recycling market. For example, in July 2023 Petrobras, the Brazilian energy company, achieved a milestone in its commitment to ship recycling. 

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