India Recycled Metal Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The recycled metal market in India is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 38.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4% is expected of India recycled metal market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$28.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$38.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4%
Report Coverage
India

India recycled metal market highlights

  • The India recycled metal market generated a revenue of USD 28.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 38.0 million by 2030.
  • The India market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, steel was the largest revenue generating material in 2023.
  • Copper is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Recycled metal market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 28.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 38.0 million
Growth rate4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSteel
Fastest growing segmentCopper
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, India accounted for 8.0% 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 Asia Pacific, China recycled metal market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • China is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 197.0 million by 2030.

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Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 84.43% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the India recycled metal market based on steel, aluminum, copper covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


According to the World Bank data, the GDP of India observed a growth of 7.2% in 2022 and stood at USD 3.42 trillion in the same year. The presence of favorable government policies related to old vehicle scrappage and the increased emphasis on sustainable steel production in the country drive the growth of the market in India. 

As per the statistics published by the International Organization for Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, the total number of automotive sold in India remained at 4.7 million in 2022. The automotive sales in the country showed a growth of 25.7% and 23.8% in 2021 and 2022, respectively. 

This growth can be attributed to growth in urbanization and transport needs. Due to this surge in the number of automotive cars in the country, it has been facing pollution and road safety problems. In March 2021, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of India introduced a Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program (V-VMP) to create an ecosystem for removing unfit and polluting vehicles from roads in the country. 

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India recycled metal market size, by material, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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