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PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1869985
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1869985
Urban Mining Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Precious Metals, Non-Precious Metals), By Waste Type (E-Waste, Construction & Demolition), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 -2033
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Urban Mining Market Summary
The global urban mining market size was estimated at USD 21.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 68.1 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 14.1% from 2025 to 2033. The rising demand for sustainable resource management primarily drives the market growth.
As natural resources become scarcer and the environmental impact of traditional mining increases, businesses and governments are increasingly focusing on recovering valuable metals and materials from electronic waste and other discarded products. Urban mining provides a way to reduce dependency on raw material extraction while ensuring a steady supply of critical metals like gold, silver, copper, and rare earth elements, which are essential for modern electronics, automotive, and renewable energy applications.
Technological advancements in recycling and material recovery are further fueling the expansion of the urban mining industry. Innovations in hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and bioleaching allow more efficient metal extraction from complex waste streams. Improved sorting, shredding, and chemical recovery techniques have enhanced yield rates and lowered operational costs, making urban mining economically viable for large-scale industrial applications and smaller regional operations.
Government regulations and policies promoting circular economy practices significantly influence market growth. Several countries have implemented strict e-waste management laws and recycling mandates to minimize environmental pollution and promote the reuse of critical resources. Incentives such as tax benefits, subsidies, and extended producer responsibility schemes encourage manufacturers and recyclers to participate in urban mining initiatives, creating a favorable environment for market expansion.
The increasing adoption of electronic devices and renewable energy technologies contributes to the growth of urban mining. The proliferation of smartphones, laptops, batteries, and solar panels has resulted in large volumes of end-of-life products containing valuable metals. As industries seek to secure sustainable sources of materials for electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage solutions, urban mining has emerged as a critical strategy to meet these material demands while reducing environmental impact.
Rising awareness among consumers and industries about environmental sustainability and resource efficiency drives urban mining growth. Companies are under pressure to demonstrate corporate social responsibility and reduce carbon footprints, leading to increased investments in recycling and material recovery programs. This shift toward eco-conscious practices, combined with the economic benefits of recovering high-value metals from waste streams, supports the continued expansion and innovation within the urban mining sector.
Global Urban Mining Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global urban mining market report based on material, waste type, and region:
- Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Precious Metals
- Non-Precious Metals
- Other Metals
- Waste Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- E-Waste
- Construction & Demolition
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information Analysis
- 1.3.2. Data Analysis Models
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Material Analysis
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.6. Industry Trends
- 3.6.1. ESG Analysis
- 3.6.2. Economic Trends
- 3.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.7.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.7.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.7.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.7.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.8. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.8.1. Political
- 3.8.2. Economic
- 3.8.3. Social Landscape
- 3.8.4. Technology
- 3.8.5. Environmental
- 3.8.6. Legal
Chapter 4. Urban Mining Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Urban Mining Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2. Precious Metals
- 4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.3. Non-Precious Metals
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Other Metals
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Urban Mining Market: Waste Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Urban Mining Market: Waste Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2. E-Waste
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.3. Construction & Demolition
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Others
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Urban Mining Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Regional Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. U.S.
- 6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.5. Canada
- 6.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.6. Mexico
- 6.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.2.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. Germany
- 6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5. UK
- 6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6. France
- 6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. China
- 6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. India
- 6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. Japan
- 6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Latin America
- 6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. Brazil
- 6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.4. Saudi Arabia
- 6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.5. UAE
- 6.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 7.4. Vendor Landscape
- 7.4.1. List of distributors
- 7.5. List of prospective end-users
- 7.6. Strategy Initiatives
- 7.7. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.7.1. Urban Mining Company (UMC)
- 7.7.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.2. Excir
- 7.7.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.3. The Royal Mint
- 7.7.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.4. Umicore
- 7.7.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.5. Johnson Matthey
- 7.7.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.6. Materion Corporation
- 7.7.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.7. Boliden Group
- 7.7.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.8. Chevron Corporation
- 7.7.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.9. Dow
- 7.7.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.10. ExxonMobil Corporation
- 7.7.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.1. Urban Mining Company (UMC)
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List of Tables
- Table 1 Urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 2 Urban mining market estimates and forecasts, in precious metals, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 3 Urban mining market estimates and forecasts, in non-precious metals, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 4 Urban mining market estimates and forecasts, in others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 5 Urban mining market estimates and forecasts, in e-waste, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 6 Urban mining market estimates and forecasts, in construction & demolition, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 7 Urban mining market estimates and forecasts, in others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 8 North America urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 9 North America urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 10 North America urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 11 U.S. urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 12 U.S. urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 13 U.S. urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 14 Canada urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 15 Canada urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 16 Canada urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 17 Mexico urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 18 Mexico urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 19 Mexico urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 20 Europe urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 21 Europe urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 22 Europe urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 23 Germany urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 24 Germany urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 25 Germany urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 26 France urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 27 France urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 28 France urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 29 UK urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 30 UK urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 31 UK urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 32 Asia Pacific urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 33 Asia Pacific urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 34 Asia Pacific urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 35 China urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 36 China urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 37 China urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 38 India urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 39 India urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 40 India urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 41 Japan urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 42 Japan urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 43 Japan urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 44 Japan urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 45 Latin America urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 46 Latin America urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 47 Latin America urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 48 Brazil urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 49 Brazil urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 50 Brazil urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 51 Middle East & Africa urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 52 Middle East & Africa urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 53 Middle East & Africa urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 54 Saudi Arabia urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 55 Saudi Arabia urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 56 Saudi Arabia urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 57 UAE urban mining market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 58 UAE urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by waste type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 59 UAE urban mining market estimates & forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information procurement
- Fig. 3 Data analysis models
- Fig. 4 Market formulation and validation
- Fig. 5 Market snapshot
- Fig. 6 Segmental outlook
- Fig. 7 Competitive outlook
- Fig. 8 Urban mining market outlook, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Fig. 9 Value chain analysis
- Fig. 10 Market dynamics
- Fig. 11 Porter's analysis
- Fig. 12 PESTEL analysis
- Fig. 13 Urban mining market, by material: Key takeaways
- Fig. 14 Urban mining market, by material: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 15 Urban mining market, by waste type: Key takeaways
- Fig. 16 Urban mining market, by waste type: Market share, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 17 Urban mining market: Regional analysis, 2024
- Fig. 18 Urban mining market, by region: Key takeaways
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