Saudi Arabia Recycled Metal Market Size & Outlook

The recycled metal market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.6% is expected of Saudi Arabia recycled metal market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$2.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3.7
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
3.5%
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Saudi Arabia recycled metal market highlights

  • The Saudi Arabia recycled metal market generated a revenue of USD 2.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3.7 million by 2030.
  • The Saudi Arabia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% 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 2.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3.7 million
Growth rate3.6% (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, Saudi Arabia accounted for 0.8% 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 Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia recycled metal market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 2.3 million by 2030.

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Saudi Arabia recycled metal market outlook

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Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 79.31% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Saudi Arabia recycled metal market based on steel, aluminum, copper covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the government is focusing on developing several new sectors, such as manufacturing, mining, and logistics. Hence, the demand for automobiles is growing in Saudi Arabia. 

As automotive sales continue to surge—reaching over 600,000 new car sales in 2022—there is a high need to address sustainable auto recycling practices in Saudi Arabia. At present, Saudi Arabia scraps over 250,000 end-of-life vehicles annually. 

This number is likely to grow in the coming years due to government policies favoring metal recycling for different end uses. For instance, in January 2024, the Saudi government urged the citizens to remove their abandoned cars from traffic registration till March 2024. 

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