PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908717
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908717
U.S. Copper Scrap Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Wire Rod Mills, Bar Mills, Ingot Makers, Foundries), Consumer Behavior, Key Companies, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033
U.S. Copper Scrap Market Summary
The U.S. copper scrap market size was estimated at USD 713.0 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1,070.7 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2033. The market is driven by increasing demand for cost-efficient recycled copper in the electrical and construction sectors, supported by sustainability targets, higher recycling rates, and rising consumption from EV and renewable energy supply chains.
Sustainability is becoming a core catalyst for the U.S. copper scrap market, as manufacturers and regulators intensify efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote circular economy practices. Recycled copper requires significantly less energy than primary production, making it a preferred material for industries aiming to lower their environmental footprint. Federal and state-level initiatives promoting higher recycling efficiencies, landfill diversion, and resource conservation are further encouraging the collection and reuse of scrap materials. As a result, end use sectors such as electrical equipment, construction, and automotive increasingly rely on secondary copper to meet both cost and sustainability targets.
Technological advancements in scrap sorting, automated material recovery, and furnace efficiency are significantly improving the quality and yield of recycled copper in the U.S. market. Innovations such as sensor-based sorting, AI-enabled scrap identification, and advanced smelting technologies are enabling processors to extract higher purity metal with lower operational costs. In addition, improvements in closed-loop recycling systems and real-time monitoring tools are helping manufacturers maintain consistent material quality for high-end applications, including EV components and renewable energy infrastructure. These innovations collectively enhance productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of the U.S. copper scrap industry.
U.S. Copper Scrap Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth and analyzes the latest trends in each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. copper flat-rolled products market report by application and region.
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons, 2021 - 2033)
- Wire Rod Mills
- Brass Mills
- Ingot Makers
- Foundries and Other Industries
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons, 2021 - 2033)
- Northeast
- Midwest
- West
- South
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. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.3. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Major Raw Material Trends
- 3.2.2. List of Key End-Users
- 3.2.3. List of Ferrous Scrap Suppliers
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Industry Trends
- 3.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.6.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.6.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.7. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.7.1. Political
- 3.7.2. Economic
- 3.7.3. Social Landscape
- 3.7.4. Technology
- 3.7.5. Environmental
- 3.7.6. Legal
Chapter 4. U.S. Copper Scrap Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 4.1. Definition & Scope
- 4.2. Application Movement Analysis, 2021 & 2033
- 4.3. Wire Rod Mills
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.4. Brass Mills
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.5. Ingot Makers
- 4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.6. Foundries and Other Industries
- 4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. U.S. Copper Scrap Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 5.1. U.S. Copper Scrap Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2021 & 2033
- 5.2. Northeast
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3. Midwest
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4. West
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5. South
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 6.2. Kraljic Matrix
- 6.3. Company Categorization
- 6.4. Heat Map Analysis
- 6.5. Vendor Landscape
- 6.5.1. List of Key Suppliers or Traders
- 6.5.2. List of Prospective Customers
- 6.6. List of Prospective End-Users
- 6.7. Strategy Mapping
- 6.8. Company Profiles/Listing
- 6.8.1. AIM Recycling
- 6.8.1.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.1.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.2. Commercial Metals Company
- 6.8.2.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.2.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.3. Metalico, Inc.
- 6.8.3.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.3.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.4. Nucor Corporation
- 6.8.4.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.4.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.5. OmniSource, LLC
- 6.8.5.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.5.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.6. Radius Recycling
- 6.8.6.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.6.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.7. SA Recycling
- 6.8.7.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.7.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.8. Sims Metal Management
- 6.8.8.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.8.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.9. Upstate Shredding - Weitsman Recycling
- 6.8.9.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.9.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.10. USM Companies
- 6.8.10.1. Company Overview
- 6.8.10.2. Financial Performance
- 6.8.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 6.8.1. AIM Recycling
List of Tables
- TABLE 1 U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 2 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, in wire rod mills, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 3 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, in brass mills, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 4 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, in ingot makers, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 5 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, in foundries and other industries, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 6 Northeast U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 7 Northeast U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- TABLE 8 Northeast U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons)
- TABLE 9 Midwest U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 10 Midwest U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- TABLE 11 Midwest U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons)
- TABLE 12 West U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 13 West U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- TABLE 14 West U.S. Copper Scrap market estimates & forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons)
- TABLE 15 South U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- TABLE 16 South U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- TABLE 17 South U.S. copper scrap market estimates & forecasts, by application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons)
List of Figures
- FIG. 1 Market Segmentation
- FIG. 2 Information Procurement
- FIG. 3 Data Analysis Models
- FIG. 4 Market Formulation and Validation
- FIG. 5 Data Validating & Publishing
- FIG. 6 Market Snapshot
- FIG. 7 Segmental Outlook - Application
- FIG. 8 Competitive Outlook
- FIG. 9 US Copper Scrap Market Outlook, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion, Kilotons)
- FIG. 10 Value Chain Analysis
- FIG. 11 Market Dynamics
- FIG. 12 Porter's Analysis
- FIG. 13 PESTEL Analysis
- FIG. 14 U.S. Copper Scrap Market, By Application: Key Takeaways
- FIG. 15 U.S. Copper Scrap Market, By Application: Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- FIG. 16 U.S. Copper Scrap Market, By Region: Key Takeaways
- FIG. 17 U.S. Copper Scrap Market, By Region: Market Share, 2025 & 2033
