South Africa Recycled Metal Market Size & Outlook

The recycled metal market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1.3 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.5% is expected of South Africa recycled metal market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1.3
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
2.4%
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South Africa recycled metal market highlights

  • The South Africa recycled metal market generated a revenue of USD 1.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1.3 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% 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.


Recycled metal market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1.3 million
Growth rate2.5% (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, South Africa accounted for 0.3% 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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Steel was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.64% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa recycled metal market based on steel, aluminum, copper covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


South Africa’s GDP was estimated at USD 405.2 billion in 2022. The major factors driving this market are growth in e-waste generation and the installation of electronic waste recycling facilities. According to the EPR Waste Association of South Africa (EWASA), electronic waste is currently the fastest-growing waste stream in South Africa. 

The United Nations Global E-waste Monitor report revealed that South Africa generates around 360,000 tons of e-waste every year, with Gauteng contributing to approximately 55% of it. However, despite this, only 14% of e-waste is recycled, according to the South African Institution of Civil Engineering infrastructure report card for 2022. 

Therefore, there is a pressing need for the construction of e-waste recycling plants in South Africa to mitigate the negative impact of e-waste on the environment and to recycle the precious metals generated from e-waste. 

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

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