Recycled Metal Market, By Type of Metal, By End-use Industry, By Source of Material, By Recycling Process, By Geography

Description

Recycled Metal Market is estimated to be valued at USD 64.13 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 113.52 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 64.13 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	8.50%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 113.52 Bn

Metal recycling is simply the process of taking waste metal, processing it and creating new metal material. This recycled metal can be used to make metal products which can then be recycled once used or not needed. There are many advantages to recycling metal, including environmental benefits as well as energy savings Aluminum, steel, copper, brass, bronze, silver, and gold are all types of metals that can be recycled. Recycling metal helps reduce the amount of waste that is sent to landfills, and it also helps conserve natural resources

Market Dynamics:

Environmental concerns, resource scarcity, regulatory support, cost savings, circular economy initiatives, technological advancements, consumer preference for sustainable products, corporate sustainability goals, infrastructure development, and innovation in applications are major factors expected to drive growth of the global recycled metal market during the forecast period.

However, contamination concerns, inconsistent supply, technological limitations, market price volatility & lack of infrastructure, are expected to hamper the growth of the global recycled metal market over the forecast period.

Key features of the study:

This report provides in-depth analysis of the global recycled metal market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global recycled metal market based on the following parameters such as company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Sims Metal Management Ltd., Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Nucor Corporation, European Metal Recycling Ltd., Kuusakoski Group, Novelis Inc., OmniSource Corporation, Ferrous Processing & Trading Co. (FTP), Metal Management Inc., ELG Haniel Group
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global recycled metal market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global recycled metal market.

Detailed Segmentation:

Global Recycled Metal Market, By Type of Metal:
- Ferrous Metals
- Non-Ferrous Metals
Global Recycled Metal Market, By End-Use Industry:
- Construction
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Packaging
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Jewelry and Art
Global Recycled Metal Market, By Source of Material
- Post-Consumer Scrap
- Industrial Scrap
- Construction Scrap
- Obsolete Electronics
Global Recycled Metal Market, By Recycling Process
- Shredding and Melting
- Electrolysis
- Smelting
- Hydrometallurgical Processes
Global Recycled Metal Market, By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
Company Profiles:
- Sims Metal Management Ltd.
- Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
- Nucor Corporation
- European Metal Recycling Ltd.
- Kuusakoski Group
- Novelis Inc.
- OmniSource Corporation
- Ferrous Processing & Trading Co. (FTP)
- Metal Management Inc.
- ELG Haniel Group

Product Code: CMI6147

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Type of Metal
- Market Snippet, By End-use Industry
- Market Snippet, By Source of Material
- Market Snippet, By Recycling Process
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Environmental concerns, resource scarcity, regulatory support, cost savings
- Contamination concerns, inconsistent supply, technological limitations, market price volatility & lack of infrastructure
- Technological advancements
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario

4. Global Recycled Metal Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact

5. Global Recycled Metal Market, By Type of Metal, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Ferrous Metals
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Non-Ferrous Metals
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

6. Global Recycled Metal Market, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Construction
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Automotive
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Electronics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Packaging
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Energy
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Manufacturing
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Aerospace
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Jewelry and Art
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

7. Global Recycled Metal Market, By Source of Material, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Post-Consumer Scrap
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Industrial Scrap
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Construction Scrap
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Obsolete Electronics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

8. Global Recycled Metal Market, By Recycling Process, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
Shredding and Melting
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Electrolysis
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Smelting
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Hydrometallurgical Processes
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

9. Global Recycled Metal Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
- Segment Trends
North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type of Metal, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source of Material, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Recycling Process, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S
Canada
Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type of Metal, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source of Material, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Recycling Process, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type of Metal, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source of Material, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Recycling Process, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type of Metal, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source of Material, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Recycling Process, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Type of Metal, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-use Industry, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source of Material, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Recycling Process, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
Rest of Middle East

10. Competitive Landscape

Sims Metal Management Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Nucor Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
European Metal Recycling Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Kuusakoski Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Novelis Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
OBniSource Corporation
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Ferrous Processing & Trading Co. (FTP)
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Metal Management Inc.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
ELG Haniel Group
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
Analyst Views

11. Section

Research Methodology
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