Metal Recycling Equipment Global Market Report 2025

Metal recycling involves the removal, preparation, and transformation of waste metal to create new metal materials. The recycled metal can be employed in the production of metal goods, which can, in turn, undergo recycling when no longer in use. Various types of equipment are utilized in the metal recycling process.

The primary machine types for metal recycling include shredders, briquetting machines, shears, and granulating machines. Shredders play a crucial role in processing a diverse range of metal scraps. Within metal recycling applications, these shredders are employed to standardize the shape and size of waste for subsequent separation and processing. The materials processed encompass metals, both ferrous and non-ferrous, alloys, and composites. These materials find applications in diverse sectors such as automotive, construction, shipbuilding, equipment manufacturing, packaging, and consumer appliances.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a substantial impact on the machinery sector, driving up the costs of essential components such as steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings many of which are sourced from regions affected by the tariffs. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery are now facing tighter profit margins, as existing long-term contracts limit their ability to raise prices immediately. This climate of uncertainty has also led to postponed investments in automation and smart machinery, slowing potential productivity improvements. In response, companies are focusing on developing local suppliers, redesigning products to incorporate alternative materials, and adopting predictive maintenance strategies to extend equipment life and reduce the need for costly replacements.

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The metal recycling equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.21 billion in 2024 to $7.64 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased global demand for recycled metals, growth in environmental concerns and sustainability initiatives, escalate costs of primary metal production, need for resource conservation and energy savings, expansion of industrial manufacturing and construction activities.

The metal recycling equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.08 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of advanced sorting and separation technologies in recycling, integration of artificial intelligence (ai) for efficient metal recovery, expansion of urban mining and e-waste recycling efforts, emphasis on scrap metal collection and recovery infrastructure, focus on circular economy and closed-loop recycling systems. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in sensor-based sorting technologies, mobile metal shredders and fragmentizers, non-ferrous metal recovery from electronic waste, hydraulic shears and balers for metal compaction, nnovations in metal melting and refining furnaces.

The forecast of 7.2% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for critical components like shredder hammers and eddy current separators, sourced from key regions such as Germany, China, and Canada, which could lead to higher costs for scrap processing plants. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growth of the metal recycling equipment market is being driven by increasing government regulations on waste management and recycling worldwide. Metals like aluminum and copper can be recycled, which saves significant energy and natural resources while also reducing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrous oxide. Environmental protection agencies (EPA) are collaborating with environmental officials and governments globally to improve waste management and recycling practices. For instance, in February 2024, reports from the United Nations Environment Programme, a leading global environmental authority based in Kenya, indicated that municipal solid waste generation is expected to rise from 2.1 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. Implementing waste prevention and management measures could potentially limit net annual costs to USD 270.2 billion by 2050. Therefore, the growing government regulations on waste management and recycling are positively impacting the market's expansion.

The anticipated growth in construction activities is poised to drive the expansion of the metal recycling equipment market. Metal recycling equipment plays a crucial role in construction by repurposing salvaged metal materials, thereby reducing waste and promoting sustainable construction practices. According to Rethinking The Future, the Canadian construction industry is projected to experience an 8.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2024, reaching a value of $354.9 billion (USD). Additionally, in February 2023, the Office for National Statistics in the UK reported a 5.6% increase in the country's yearly construction output for 2022 compared to 2021, following an exceptional growth of 12.8% in 2021. Hence, the surging demand for construction activities is a key driver for the growth of the metal recycling equipment market.

Ongoing research and development is a significant trend gaining traction in the metal recycling equipment market. For example, in July 2024, Terex Recycling Systems, a US-based manufacturer specializing in lifting and material-handling equipment, including recycling machinery, introduced the TDS-V20SE Static Electric Shredder. This shredder is designed to process a wide range of materials, including construction and demolition (C&D) waste, wood, and green waste. Operating at medium speed, it effectively produces high-quality Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF), Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF), and biomass products. Additionally, it features pre-installed programs that streamline the setup process, allowing users to quickly select the appropriate settings for various shredding applications.

Major players in the metal recycling equipment market are introducing innovative platforms like the AMCS platform to address the demands of the metal recycling industry. This comprehensive cloud-based solution for metal recycling operations, launched by AMCS Group, automates various aspects of operations, including scales, pricing, compliance, logistics, and finance. Developed in collaboration with leading scrap recycling organizations, the platform aligns with the principles of the circular economy.

In July 2023, Lefort, a Belgium-based manufacturer of high-quality scrap metal recycling equipment, acquired Copex for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at leveraging expertise, expanding product offerings, and enhancing global presence in the recycling industry. Copex, based in France, specializes in producing hydraulic shears and balers used for processing scrap metal, metals, and solid waste.

Major companies operating in the metal recycling equipment market include Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., Metso Corporation, Nucor Corporation, CP Manufacturing Inc., JMC Recycling Systems Ltd., Green Machine Sales LLC, Zato srl, Commercial Metals Company, Aurubis AG, SMIS Metal Management Limited, European Metal Recycling Limited, ArcelorMittal S.A., American Baler Company, Marathon Equipment, General Kinematics India Pvt Ltd., Danieli Centro Recycling S.r.l., Steinert GmbH, Eriez Manufacturing Co., BHS-Sonthofen GmbH, Wendt Corporation, MTB Recycling, Eldan Recycling A/S, Andritz AG, Bano Recycling srl, Coparm Srl, Forrec Srl, Guidetti Recycling Systems, Hammel Recyclingtechnik GmbH, Komptech GmbH, Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH, Redwave a division of BT-Wolfgang Binder GmbH, SGM Magnetics Corporation, Stokkermill S.r.l., TITECH GmbH, Vecoplan AG, ZB Group

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal recycling equipment market in 2024 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the metal recycling equipment market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the metal recycling equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The metal recycling equipment market consists of sales of balers, shears, shredders, chip briquetting machine. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on metal recycling equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Machine Type: Shredders; Briquetting Machines; Shears; Granulating Machines
• 2) By Material Type: Metal; Ferrous; Non-Ferrous; Alloys And Composites
• 3) By Application: Automotive; Building And Construction; Ship Building; Equipment Manufacturing; Packaging; Consumer Appliances
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Shredders: Industrial Shredders; Mobile Shredders; Heavy-Duty Shredders
• 2) By Briquetting Machines: Hydraulic Briquetting Machines; Mechanical Briquetting Machines; Screw Press Briquetting Machines
• 3) By Shears: Hydraulic Shears; Electric Shears; Portable Shears
• 4) By Granulating Machines: Granulators For Ferrous Metals; Granulators For Non-Ferrous Metals; Fine Granulating Machines
• Companies Mentioned: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.; Metso Corporation; Nucor Corporation; CP Manufacturing Inc.; JMC Recycling Systems Ltd.; Green Machine Sales LLC; Zato srl; Commercial Metals Company; Aurubis AG; SMIS Metal Management Limited; European Metal Recycling Limited; ArcelorMittal S.A.; American Baler Company; Marathon Equipment; General Kinematics India Pvt Ltd.; Danieli Centro Recycling S.r.l.; Steinert GmbH; Eriez Manufacturing Co.; BHS-Sonthofen GmbH; Wendt Corporation; MTB Recycling; Eldan Recycling A/S; Andritz AG; Bano Recycling srl; Coparm Srl; Forrec Srl; Guidetti Recycling Systems; Hammel Recyclingtechnik GmbH; Komptech GmbH; Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH; Redwave a division of BT-Wolfgang Binder GmbH; SGM Magnetics Corporation; Stokkermill S.r.l.; TITECH GmbH; Vecoplan AG; ZB Group
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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