Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market To Reach $816.78 Billion By 2030

Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Growth & Trends

The global non-ferrous scrap recycling market size is expected to reach USD 816.78 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2024 to 2030. This growth is attributed to increasing awareness about recycling and technological advancements that are improving recovery rate of metals from scrap. As the world moves toward a more sustainable future, there is a growing demand for non-ferrous metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminum, which are essential components in renewable energy systems and EVs.

Furthermore, an increase in number of EVs in the market is expected to drive demand for non-ferrous metals across the world. For instance, in India, per capita consumption of copper is anticipated to rise from current 0.6 kg to 1.0 kg by 2025, driven by advancements in energy transition and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), according to a report by NITI Aayog.

The market comprises a diverse and expanding industry with a wide range of metals such as aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, and zinc. Advanced separation techniques are an important aspect of this market, as they help recycle and extract valuable metals from scrap. The techniques used for separation include eddy current separation, magnetic separation, density separation, and flotation.

Asia Pacific's dominance can be attributed to high demand for aluminum and copper in the region, along with a rising emphasis on decarbonization of economies and promoting circular economy concept. China’s rapid industrialization and urbanization is one of the key growth drivers for the market, leading to substantial demand for metals in sectors such as construction, automotive, and electronics.

The market is characterized by an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions across various regions. Leading firms in the industry are strategically investing in smaller companies that have adopted cutting-edge technologies, streamlined operations, and established a strong presence in niche markets. For instance, in December 2023, Rio Tinto along with Giampaolo Group established a joint venture named Matalco, Inc. The joint venture represents a strategic partnership between the foremost primary aluminum producer in North America and leading secondary aluminum producers.

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Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Report Highlights

• In terms of revenue, consumer goods segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR from 2024 to 2030on account of the increasing usage of non-ferrous metals in home appliances and rising awareness regarding recycling among consumers.

• Construction was the largest sector segment in 2023. The rising requirement for quality construction worldwide owing to natural disasters such as earthquakes, urbanization, and old infrastructures is surging demolition activities. This, in turn, contributes to generation of metal scrap worldwide.

• By metal, aluminum is projected to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period in terms of revenue due to high demand and saving of energy and natural resources through recycling of aluminum.

• Asia Pacific was the largest regional market in 2023 in terms of both volume and revenue. Its growth can be attributed to heavy investments in circular economy and decarbonization leading to increased use of recycled non-ferrous metals.

• The scarcity of earth metals and high cost of mining them are driving the scrap recycling sector to fulfill the rising demand for non-ferrous metals. Rising automobile and construction industry in developing economies such as India and China are resulting in rise in demand for non-ferrous metals.

Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global non-ferrous scrap recycling market based on sector, metal, and region.

Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Sector Outlook (Volume, Million Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Construction

• Automotive

• Consumer Goods

• Industrial Goods

Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Metal Outlook (Volume, Million Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Lead

• Others

Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Regional Outlook (Volume, Million Tons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Russia

  • Turkey

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players in the Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market

• Aurubis

• Chiho Environmental Group Limited.

• Hindalco Industries Ltd.

• Kuusakoski

• Matalco Inc.

• OmniSource Corp.

• Recyclex

• SA Recycling

• Sims Metal Management Inc.

• TSR Recycling GmbH & Co. KG