Latin America Recycled Metal Market Size & Outlook

The recycled metal market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 16.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.5% is expected of Latin America recycled metal market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$12.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$16.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.5%
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Latin America recycled metal market highlights

  • The Latin America recycled metal market generated a revenue of USD 12.3 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% 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.
  • Country-wise, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 12.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 16.7 million
Growth rate4.5% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSteel
Fastest growing segmentAluminum
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 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, Latin America region accounted for 3.4% of the global recycled metal market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Europe is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 116.6 million by 2030.

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Latin America recycled metal market outlook

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Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.46% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America recycled metal market based on steel, aluminum, copper covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Growth in the adoption of electric arc furnaces (EAFs) for crude metal manufacturing and increasing emphasis on circular economy practices are considered important drivers for the market. The adoption of EAFs is driving Central and South America's scrap metal market, offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional steelmaking methods. 

This shift responds to the region's economic advantage with the availability of scrap metal at affordable rates. As industrialization and urbanization increase, the demand for steel is expected to rise, and EAFs will efficiently meet this demand without contributing to carbon emissions. 

Therefore, factors such as EAF-driven demand, thriving scrap collection industry, and favorable global scrap market dynamics are expected to cumulatively impact the recycled metal market landscape of Central and South America. 

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