Automotive Shredded Residue Market by Composition, Technology

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[186 Pages Report] The Automotive Shredded Residue Market size was estimated at USD 1.24 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 1.32 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 6.29% to reach USD 1.91 billion by 2030.

Automotive Shredded Residue (ASR), commonly referred to as "auto fluff" or "shredder residue," is the heterogeneous waste material that remains after an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) has undergone a mechanical shredding process for recycling purposes. This complex mixture of materials consists of plastics, rubber, glass, textiles, wood, dirt, and residual metals that cannot be easily separated and recovered by traditional recycling methods. ASR poses significant environmental challenges owing to its non-biodegradable nature and the presence of hazardous substances, including heavy metals and flame retardants. As a result, proper management and disposal techniques are crucial in mitigating potential environmental impacts and promoting sustainability within the automotive industry. The generation of ASR is directly linked to the growing number of ELVs worldwide. The global automotive shredded residue market is growing rapidly with a number of vehicles and stringent environmental regulations regarding waste disposal and recycling. Moreover, increasing demand for recycled materials to save vehicle production costs is fueling demand for ASR technologies to be incorporated. Besides the positive factors, high capital investments for advanced recycling facilities and the complexities of recycling processes owing to the variable composition of ASR hinder market growth. To capitalize on emerging opportunities and overcome existing limitations in this dynamic industry landscape, market players are focusing on developing advanced separation technologies for the precise extraction of materials from complex mixtures present in ASR. Additionally, exploring novel processing methods and emphasizing sustainable manufacturing practices incorporating circular economy principles are propelling stronger future growth of the global automotive shredded residue market.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 1.24 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 1.32 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 1.91 billion
CAGR (%)	6.29%

Composition: Growing preference for lightweight plastics ASR to reduce emissions

While a considerable amount of ferrous and non-ferrous metals are recovered during the initial shredding process, ASR still contains a significant amount of metallic content that can be further processed for resource recovery. These metals can be extracted using advanced separation technologies such as eddy current separators or magnetic density separators to enhance recycling efficiency and reduce waste. Plastics are a significant component in modern vehicles owing to their lightweight nature, corrosion resistance, and lower production costs. Consequently, ASR comprises a considerable amount of plastic material originating from automotive parts such as bumpers, dashboards, fuel tanks, or wire insulation. The plastic fraction in ASR mainly consists of thermoplastics such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), and polyamide (PA). The rubber content in ASR ranges minimum as compared to metals and plastic, which primarily originates from tires, hoses, belts, and seals used in vehicles. Innovative solutions such as devulcanization or cryogenic grinding have emerged as an effective solution to recycling automotive rubber. Textile materials originating from vehicle components such as seat covers, floor mats, headliners, or airbag systems are characterized by a complex mix of fibers such as polyester (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), or natural fibers like cotton and wool.

Technology: Air classification excels as a comprehensive recycling strategy to achieve optimal resource recovery from automotive shredded residue

Air classification leverages differences in particle size and density to segregate materials within ASR through airflow streams. This technology effectively separates light plastic materials from heavy metals. Air classification offers high throughput rates, low operating costs, and reduced environmental impact owing to minimal water usage. Eddy current separation utilizes an alternating magnetic field to induce electrical currents in conductive non-ferrous metals such as aluminum and copper present within the ASR stream. These induced currents create powerful repelling forces that separate non-ferrous metals from other materials. Magnetic separation employs permanent electromagnets to attract ferrous metals from mixed ASR waste streams based on their magnetic properties. This technique provides a highly efficient means of recovering ferrous materials such as iron and steel. Optical sorting is an advanced technology that utilizes cameras, sensors, and machine learning algorithms to identify and separate ASR components based on their visual properties, such as color, shape, or size. Once identified, a precise air jet or mechanical system removes the targeted material from the waste stream. Screening employs mechanical separation processes such as vibrating screens or trommels to sort ASR particles based on size differences. This method is widely used in initial processing stages for its simplicity, low cost, and ability to handle large volumes of material.

Regional Insights

In the Americas, particularly North America, the ASR market is driven primarily by strict environmental regulations enforced by organizations such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States. These regulations mandate proper disposal of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and emphasize maximizing material recovery through recycling processes. As a result, automotive manufacturers are investing heavily in advanced recycling technologies that can efficiently separate and process various components of ASR into reusable materials. Additionally, new business models focused on auto recycling facilities have emerged to cater to this growing demand for efficient waste management solutions. On the other hand, Europe has a leading role in shaping the global ASR market dynamics owing to its comprehensive legislative framework aimed at reducing landfilling of ELVs and promoting recycling of valuable materials. The European Union's End-of-Life Vehicle Directive (2000/53/EC) sets clear targets for member countries regarding ELV treatment and material recovery rates. Consequently, several European nations have developed robust infrastructures for automotive shredding and residue processing, which contribute significantly to EMEA's overall growth in this sector. In addition to Europe's regulatory influence on the EMEA region's ASR industry growth, the Middle East and African countries are also increasingly focusing on establishing sustainable waste management practices attributed to rapid urbanization, leading to higher vehicle penetration rates. Moving towards the APAC region, emerging economies, including China and India, are experiencing rapid growth in the automotive industry. As vehicle production and consumption is on the rise across APAC, the automotive shredded residue market is expected to grow rapidly.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Automotive Shredded Residue Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Automotive Shredded Residue Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Automotive Shredded Residue Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Allcontrols Ltd, Axion Ltd., Bernegger Group, BHS-Sonthofen GmbH, Danieli Centro Recycling, Eldan Recycling A/S, Fushun Ejet Magnetic Equipment Co.,Ltd, Galloo N.V., Klean Industries Inc, KONOIKE TRANSPORT, MBA Polymers Inc., MG Recycling srl, Minergy Corporation Limited, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., SCHOLZ RECYCLING GMBH, Sicon GmbH, Sims Limited, SRW Metal Float GmbH, STEINERT GmbH, swissRTec AG, Tomra Systems ASA, Toyota Motor Corporation, Wendt Corporation, and Zato S.p.A..

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Automotive Shredded Residue Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Composition
- Metals
- Plastics
- Rubber
- Textile

Technology
- Air Classification
- Eddy Current Separation
- Magnetic Separation
- Optical Sorting
- Screening

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.

2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.

3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Automotive Shredded Residue Market?

2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Automotive Shredded Residue Market?

3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Automotive Shredded Residue Market?

4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Automotive Shredded Residue Market?

5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Automotive Shredded Residue Market?

Product Code: MRR-CF6C60CF9599

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Increasing government and environmental agencies' initiatives to promote and incentivize recycling efforts
  - 5.1.1.2. Growing resource scarcity coupled with an increase in demand for recycled materials
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. High capital investment automotive shredder residue
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Ongoing technological advancements in post-shredding technologies
  - 5.1.3.2. Growing popularity of the circular economy coupled with a rise in electronic waste with rapid turnover of electronic devices and gadgets
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Environmental concerns associated with post-shredder technologies
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Composition: Growing preference for lightweight plastics ASR to reduce emissions
- 5.2.2. Technology: Air classification excels as a comprehensive recycling strategy to achieve optimal resource recovery from automotive shredded residue
5.3. Market Disruption Analysis
5.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.4.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.4.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.4.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.4.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.4.5. Industry Rivalry
5.5. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.6. Pricing Analysis
5.7. Technology Analysis
5.8. Patent Analysis
5.9. Trade Analysis
5.10. Regulatory Framework Analysis

6. Automotive Shredded Residue Market, by Composition

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Metals
6.3. Plastics
6.4. Rubber
6.5. Textile

7. Automotive Shredded Residue Market, by Technology

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Air Classification
7.3. Eddy Current Separation
7.4. Magnetic Separation
7.5. Optical Sorting
7.6. Screening

8. Americas Automotive Shredded Residue Market

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Argentina
8.3. Brazil
8.4. Canada
8.5. Mexico
8.6. United States

9. Asia-Pacific Automotive Shredded Residue Market

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Australia
9.3. China
9.4. India
9.5. Indonesia
9.6. Japan
9.7. Malaysia
9.8. Philippines
9.9. Singapore
9.10. South Korea
9.11. Taiwan
9.12. Thailand
9.13. Vietnam

10. Europe, Middle East & Africa Automotive Shredded Residue Market

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Denmark
10.3. Egypt
10.4. Finland
10.5. France
10.6. Germany
10.7. Israel
10.8. Italy
10.9. Netherlands
10.10. Nigeria
10.11. Norway
10.12. Poland
10.13. Qatar
10.14. Russia
10.15. Saudi Arabia
10.16. South Africa
10.17. Spain
10.18. Sweden
10.19. Switzerland
10.20. Turkey
10.21. United Arab Emirates
10.22. United Kingdom

11. Competitive Landscape

11.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
11.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
11.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 11.3.1. Eastman Announces Completion of Automotive Recycling Project
- 11.3.2. PRI Invests USD 12M to Serve Auto and Electronics Markets
- 11.3.3. Sims Expects to Bring Pilot ASR Gasification Plant Online in 2023
11.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

12. Competitive Portfolio

12.1. Key Company Profiles
12.2. Key Product Portfolio