Recycled Metal Market (By Metal Type: Ferrous and Non-Ferrous; By End User: Construction, Transport & Automotive, Industrial Machinery, Electronics, Defense, Packaging, Military, Consumer Goods, and Others) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2023 - 2032
The global recycled metal market was estimated at US$ 2.50 billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass around US$ 4.37 billion by 2032, poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% from 2023 to 2032.
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The Asia Pacific recycled metal market was valued at US$ 1.53 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit around US$ 2.62 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 5.60% between 2023 to 2032.
Based on region, Asia Pacific dominated the global recycled metal market with a share of over 50% in 2022, in terms of revenue and is estimated to sustain its dominance during the forecast period. Asia Pacific is the highest consumer of the recycled metal. The development of improved waste management system and recycling technologies coupled with increased awareness regarding the deteriorating environmental concerns is fostering the growth of the market in this region. Moreover, Rising urbanization and rapid industrialization is augmenting the demand for the recycled metal in the region. According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, India requires an investment of more than US$ 750 billion by 2022 in the development of infrastructure in order to achieve sustainable development. China is planning to invest more than US$2.5 trillion in transport and construction sector that is expected to boost the demand for the recycled metal significantly. These rising investments by the developing economies in the growth of the infrastructure is boosting the market growth.
On the other hand, North America is expected to be the most opportunistic market. This is attributable to the highest production of steel in US, increased environment consciousness, and rising demand for the aluminium from the automotive sector for manufacturing of electric vehicle. The automotive sector is expected to drive the demand for the non-ferrous metals in the upcoming years that may propel the growth of the recycled metal market in the region. Further, rising government initiatives to reduce carbon footprint is encouraging the different industries to adopt recycled metal, thereby fostering market growth in the region.
The global recycled metal market is primarily driven by the rapid growth of the building and construction industry. The rapid urbanization and rapid industrialization is augmenting the recycled metal market growth across the globe. The rising demand for steel owing the infrastructural development and rapid urbanization in the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa is significantly boosting the demand for the recycled metal market. Rising awareness regarding the negative environmental impact of mining has resulted in the increased government interference in the metal mining sector to reduce carbon footprint and reduce the environmental impacts of metal mining. Therefore, increase in government initiatives to reduce dependency on mining is positively impacting the growth of the global recycled metal market across the globe. This has resulted in an increased adoption of metal recycling technologies and boosted the usage of recycled metals in various end use applications such as industrial, construction, automotive, and electronics industries.
The rapid growth of the building and construction and automotive industry in the developed regions like North America and Europe has significantly propelled the growth of the global recycled metal market in the past years. Further, the rising public and private investments in building sophisticated infrastructure in the developing economies such as Brazil, China, India, and Argentina is expected to drive the growth of the recycled metal market during the foreseeable future. Moreover, the rapid growth and popularity of the metal recycling technologies to develop a sustainable solution is fostering the demand for the recycled metal market. Metal recycling results in energy savings as compared to the energy consumption in metal mining. The rising awareness regarding the utilization of waste metals and strict government norms regarding the usage of recycled metal is expected to foster the market growth across the globe. Further, the rising demand for the transport services, automotive, construction, and electronics among the global consumers is contributing towards the growth of the recycled metal market.
Report Highlights | Details |
Market Size By 2032 | USD 4.37 Billion |
Market Size In 2023 | USD 2.63 Billion |
Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.80% from 2023 to 2032 |
Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Fastest Growing Market | North America |
Base year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023 to 2032 |
Segments Covered | Mental Type, End User, Region |
Companies Mentioned | CMC, Tata Steel, GFG Alliances, European Metal Recycling, Norsk Hydro ASA, Novelis, Sims Metal Management, Commercial Metal Company, Steel Dynamics, Nucor Corporation, Aurubis AG, ELG HanielGmbh and Schnitzer Steel |
Metal Type Insights
Based on metal type, the ferrous segment dominated the global recycled market in 2022, in terms of revenue and is estimated to sustain its dominance during the forecast period. The ferrous metal includes iron, steel, stainless steel, and titanium. These metals are extensively used in the construction, electronics, and industrial machineries production. The increased volume usage of such electronics and industrial machineries and construction across the globe have resulted in the increased consumption of ferrous metals that made this a leading segment in the market.
On the other hand, the non-ferrous segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. This is attributable to the rising usage of aluminium in various end use industries such as building & construction, industrial machineries, aerospace, and automotive. The aluminium is a durable and light-weight metal and hence its consumption is growing all over the globe.
Based on end user, the transport & automotive segment dominated the global recycled market in 2020, in terms of revenue and is estimated to sustain its dominance during the forecast period. The extensive usage of recycled metals in the transport and automotive sector across the globe has had increased the consumption of the recycled metal in this end use application, making it the most dominant segment.
On the other hand, the construction segment is estimated to be the most opportunistic segment during the forecast period owing to the rising investments in the developing nations like China, India, and Brazil for infrastructural development. The rapid urbanization and rapid industrialization is boosting the consumption of recycled metal in the construction industry, thereby fueling the market growth.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
The market is moderately fragmented with the presence of several local companies. These market players are striving to gain higher market share by adopting strategies, such as investments, partnerships, and acquisitions & mergers. Companies are also spending on the development of improved solutions. Moreover, they are also focusing on maintaining competitive pricing.
In June 2019, Tata Steel, a major steel producer in India, announced to establish a metal recycling facility. It would be India’s first recycling unit.
The various developmental strategies like business expansion, fosters market growth and offers lucrative growth opportunities to the market players.
Segments Covered in the Report
By Metal Type
By End User
By Geography
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions & Limitations
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
3.1. Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis
Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Recycled Metal Market
5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Recycled Metal Industry Impact
5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry
5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape
Chapter 6. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends
6.1. Market Dynamics
6.1.1. Market Drivers
6.1.2. Market Restraints
6.1.3. Market Opportunities
6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
6.2.3. Threat of substitute
6.2.4. Threat of new entrants
6.2.5. Degree of competition
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players
7.1.3. Vendor Landscape
7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
7.1.3.2. List of Buyers
Chapter 8. Global Recycled Metal Market, By Metal Type
8.1. Recycled Metal Market, by Metal Type, 2023-2032
8.1.1. Ferrous
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
8.1.2. Non-Ferrous
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
Chapter 9. Global Recycled Metal Market, By Application
9.1. Recycled Metal Market, by Application, 2023-2032
9.1.1. Construction
9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.2. Transport & Automotive
9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.3. Industrial Machinery
9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.4. Electronics
9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.5. Defense
9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.6. Packaging
9.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.7. Consumer Goods
9.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.8. Military
9.1.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1.9. Others
9.1.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2020-2032)
Chapter 10. Global Recycled Metal Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast
10.1. North America
10.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.1.3. U.S.
10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.1.4. Rest of North America
10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2.3. UK
10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2.4. Germany
10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2.5. France
10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.2.6. Rest of Europe
10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3. APAC
10.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3.3. India
10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3.4. China
10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3.5. Japan
10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.3.6. Rest of APAC
10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4. MEA
10.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4.3. GCC
10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4.4. North Africa
10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4.5. South Africa
10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.4.6. Rest of MEA
10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.5. Latin America
10.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.5.3. Brazil
10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
10.5.4. Rest of LATAM
10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Metal Type (2020-2032)
10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2020-2032)
Chapter 11. Company Profiles
11.1. CMC
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Product Offerings
11.1.3. Financial Performance
11.1.4. Recent Initiatives
11.2. Tata Steel
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Product Offerings
11.2.3. Financial Performance
11.2.4. Recent Initiatives
11.3. GFG Alliances
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Product Offerings
11.3.3. Financial Performance
11.3.4. Recent Initiatives
11.4. European Metal Recycling
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Product Offerings
11.4.3. Financial Performance
11.4.4. Recent Initiatives
11.5. Norsk Hydro ASA
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Product Offerings
11.5.3. Financial Performance
11.5.4. Recent Initiatives
11.6. Novelis
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Product Offerings
11.6.3. Financial Performance
11.6.4. Recent Initiatives
11.7. Sims Metal Management
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Product Offerings
11.7.3. Financial Performance
11.7.4. Recent Initiatives
11.8. Commercial Metal Company
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Product Offerings
11.8.3. Financial Performance
11.8.4. Recent Initiatives
11.9. Steel Dynamics
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Product Offerings
11.9.3. Financial Performance
11.9.4. Recent Initiatives
11.10. Nucor Corporation
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Product Offerings
11.10.3. Financial Performance
11.10.4. Recent Initiatives
Chapter 12. Research Methodology
12.1. Primary Research
12.2. Secondary Research
12.3. Assumptions
Chapter 13. Appendix
13.1. About Us
13.2. Glossary of Terms
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