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Metal Recycling Market Research Report Information By Metal Type (Ferrous and Non-ferrous), By Scrap Metal (Old Scrap and New Scrap), By End-user (Packaging, Shipbuilding, Automotive, and Construction), And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) – Market Forecast Till 2030


ID: MRFR/CO/1633-CR | 111 Pages | Author: Harshita Gorade| January 2023

Market Segmentation Tab


Metal Recycling Type Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)



  • Ferrous

  • Non-ferrous


Metal Recycling Scrap Metal Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)



  • Old Scrap

  • New Scrap


Metal Recycling End User Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)



  • Packaging

  • Shipbuilding

  • Automotive

  • Construction


Metal Recycling Regional Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)




  • North America Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • North America Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • North America Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • North America Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction



    • US Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • US Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • US Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • US Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction



    • CANADA Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • CANADA Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • CANADA Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • CANADA Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction




    • Europe Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


      • Europe Metal Recycling by Type

        • Ferrous

        • Non-ferrous




      • Europe Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

        • Old Scrap

        • New Scrap




      • Europe Metal Recycling by End User

        • Packaging

        • Shipbuilding

        • Automotive

        • Construction



      • Germany Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


      • Germany Metal Recycling by Type

        • Ferrous

        • Non-ferrous




      • Germany Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

        • Old Scrap

        • New Scrap




      • Germany Metal Recycling by End User

        • Packaging

        • Shipbuilding

        • Automotive

        • Construction



      • France Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


      • France Metal Recycling by Type

        • Ferrous

        • Non-ferrous




      • France Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

        • Old Scrap

        • New Scrap




      • France Metal Recycling by End User

        • Packaging

        • Shipbuilding

        • Automotive

        • Construction



      • UK Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


      • UK Metal Recycling by Type

        • Ferrous

        • Non-ferrous




      • UK Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

        • Old Scrap

        • New Scrap




      • UK Metal Recycling by End User

        • Packaging

        • Shipbuilding

        • Automotive

        • Construction



      • ITALY Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


      • ITALY Metal Recycling by Type

        • Ferrous

        • Non-ferrous




      • ITALY Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

        • Old Scrap

        • New Scrap




      • ITALY Metal Recycling by End User

        • Packaging

        • Shipbuilding

        • Automotive

        • Construction









  • SPAIN Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


  • Spain Metal Recycling by Type

    • Ferrous

    • Non-ferrous




  • Spain Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

    • Old Scrap

    • New Scrap




  • Spain Metal Recycling by End User

    • Packaging

    • Shipbuilding

    • Automotive

    • Construction



  • Rest Of Europe Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


  • REST OF EUROPE Metal Recycling by Type

    • Ferrous

    • Non-ferrous




  • REST OF EUROPE Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

    • Old Scrap

    • New Scrap




  • REST OF EUROPE Metal Recycling by End User

    • Packaging

    • Shipbuilding

    • Automotive

    • Construction




  • Asia-Pacific Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • Asia-Pacific Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • Asia-Pacific Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • Asia-Pacific Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction



    • China Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • China Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • China Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • China Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction



    • Japan Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • Japan Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • Japan Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • Japan Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction



    • India Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • India Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • India Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • India Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction



    • Australia Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • Australia Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • Australia Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • Australia Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction



    • Rest of Asia-Pacific Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


    • Rest of Asia-Pacific Metal Recycling by Type

      • Ferrous

      • Non-ferrous




    • Rest of Asia-Pacific Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

      • Old Scrap

      • New Scrap




    • Rest of Asia-Pacific Metal Recycling by End User

      • Packaging

      • Shipbuilding

      • Automotive

      • Construction




    • Rest of the World Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)


      • Rest of the World Metal Recycling by Type

        • Ferrous

        • Non-ferrous




      • Rest of the World Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

        • Old Scrap

        • New Scrap




      • Rest of the World Metal Recycling by End User

        • Packaging

        • Shipbuilding

        • Automotive

        • Construction









  • Middle East Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)

  • Middle East Metal Recycling by Type

  • Ferrous

  • Non-ferrous


  • Middle East Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

    • Old Scrap

    • New Scrap




  • Middle East Metal Recycling by End User

    • Packaging

    • Shipbuilding

    • Automotive

    • Construction



  • Africa Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)

  • Africa Metal Recycling by Type

  • Ferrous

  • Non-ferrous


  • Africa Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

    • Old Scrap

    • New Scrap




  • Africa Metal Recycling by End User

    • Packaging

    • Shipbuilding

    • Automotive

    • Construction



  • Latin America Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2030)

  • Latin America Metal Recycling by Type

  • Ferrous

  • Non-ferrous


  • Latin America Metal Recycling by Scrap Metal

    • Old Scrap

    • New Scrap




  • Latin America Metal Recycling by End User

    • Packaging

    • Shipbuilding

    • Automotive

    • Construction



Research Methodology on Metal Recycling Market


The published research report on metal recycling contains a detailed description of the global metal recycling market aspects. The research report by Market Research Future systematically studies the market through a detailed study of secondary and primary data sources. During the primary research, interviews were conducted with industry experts, stakeholders and C-level executives from the industry. The research report used other secondary sources, such as financial reports and company websites, to validate the primary information obtained from interviews.


Secondary Research:


In order to get a better understanding of the metal recycling market, extensive secondary research is conducted. Secondary data sources include annual reports, whitepapers and research reports of various organizations, press releases, industry associations and websites related to the industry, and other independent studies.


Primary Research:


Primary research is conducted to validate and learn further aspects of the metal recycling market. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with key industry personnel and stakeholders. MRFR also communicated with industry experts to get their views on the metal recycling market. The interviews were conducted over the telephone on the basis of open-ended conversations and were structured in two steps – firstly, primary views were taken from industry experts, and structured interviews were undertaken with stakeholders for comprehensive coverage.


Market Size Estimation:


To arrive at an accurate market size, a top-down and bottom-up approach was used. The market size is estimated by using a data triangulation process which involves studies of existing key players, customer feedback and vendor positioning. The data is triangulated from various sources and validated through primary research.


Data Analysis and Interpretation:


Data analysis involves the collation and validation of primary and secondary data. Market estimates and forecasts for the period 2023 to 2030 are developed based on an extensive analysis of the data obtained through primary and secondary data sources. The base year considered for the analysis is 2022, and the market is forecasted from 2023 to 2030.


Value Chain Analysis:


The value chain analysis of the metal recycling market is conducted to understand the key players involved in the supply chain; this includes suppliers, vendors, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.


Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation:


A detailed market breakdown is done to understand the metal recycling market segmentation, which includes an in-depth analysis of the usage of metal recycling services and market capacity. Also, a data triangulation process is done to arrive at an accurate market number.


Competitive Analysis:


In order to understand the competitive landscape of the global metal recycling market, a detailed study of the profiles of key players was conducted, including their product portfolio, pricing strategies and SWOT analysis. Profiles of major industry players have been included in the report to understand the competitive outlook.

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1 Executive Summary

2 Market Introduction

2.1 Definition 22

2.2 Scope of the Study 22

2.3 Market Structure 23

2.4 List of Assumptions 23

2.5 Key Takeaways 24

2.6 Key Buying Criteria 24

3 Research Methodology

3.1 Research Process 26

3.2 Primary Research 26

3.3 Secondary Research 27

3.4 Market Size Estimation 28

3.5 Forecast Model 29

4 Market Dynamics

4.1 Introduction 31

4.2 Drivers 32

4.2.1 Rise in awareness about energy conservation and natural resources 32

4.2.2 Increasing demand for beverage cans 32

4.2.3 Decreased greenhouse gas emissions 33

4.2.4 Drivers Impact Analysis 34

4.3 Restraints 34

4.3.1 Tiring and expensive metal scrap sorting process 34

4.3.2 Fluctuation in raw material prices 34

4.3.3 Restraints Impact Analysis 35

4.4 Opportunity 36

4.4.1 Rapid industrialization and urbanization in developing nations 36

5 Market Factor Analysis

5.1 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 38

5.1.1 Threat of New Entrants 39

5.1.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 39

5.1.3 Threat of Substitutes 39

5.1.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers 39

5.1.5 Segment Rivalry 39

5.2 Supply Chain Analysis 40

5.3 Ferrous Scrap Import & Export Analysis 41

5.3.1 Ferrous Scrap: Export and Import by Major Countries 41

5.3.2 South East Asia: Ferrous Scrap Export and Import, 2020-2027 43

5.3.3 Middle East: Ferrous Scrap Export and Import, 2020-2027 44

5.3.4 Africa: Ferrous Scrap Export and Import, 2020-2027 45

5.4 Aluminum Scrap Import & Export Analysis 46

5.4.1 Aluminum Scrap: Export and Import by Major Countries, 2020-2027 46

5.4.2 Southeast Asia: Aluminum Scrap Export and Import, 2020-2027 48

5.4.3 Middle East: Aluminum Scrap Export and Import, 2020-2027 49

5.4.4 Africa: Aluminum Scrap Export and Import, 2020-2027 50

5.5 Pricing Analysis 51

5.6 Manufacturing & Labor Cost Structure Analysis of Metal Recycling 52

6 Global Metal Recycling Market, By Metal Type

6.1 Overview 54

6.1.1 Ferrous 54

6.1.2 Non-Ferrous 54

7 Global Metal Recycling Market, By Scrap Metal

7.1 Overview 57

7.1.1 Old Scrap 57

7.1.2 New Scrap 57

8 Global Metal Recycling Market, By End-User

8.1 Overview 60

8.1.1 Construction 60

8.1.2 Automotive 60

8.1.3 Shipbuilding 60

8.1.4 Packaging 61

8.1.5 Others 61

9 Global Metal Recycling Market, By Region

9.1 Americas 64

9.1.1 U.S. 68

9.1.2 Canada 72

9.1.3 Rest of Americas 75

9.2 Europe 78

9.2.1 Germany 84

9.2.2 U.K 87

9.2.3 Italy 91

9.2.4 Spain 95

9.2.5 Belgium 99

9.2.6 Netherlands 103

9.2.7 Rest of Europe 106

9.3 Asia Pacific 110

9.3.1 China 115

9.3.2 Japan 119

9.3.3 India 122

9.3.4 Southeast Asia 126

9.3.5 Rest of Asia Pacific 130

9.4 Middle East & Africa 133

9.4.1 Middle East 139

9.4.2 Africa 142

10 Competitive Landscape

10.1 Competitive Landscape 147

10.2 Market Share Analysis 148

11 Company Profiles

11.1 ArcelorMittal S.A. 150

11.1.1 Company Overview 150

11.1.2 Financial Overview 150

11.1.3 Products Offerings 151

11.1.4 SWOT Analysis 151

11.1.5 Key Strategy 151

11.2 Nucor Corporation 152

11.2.1 Company Overview 152

11.2.2 Financial Overview 152

11.2.3 Products Offerings 153

11.2.4 Key Developments 153

11.2.5 SWOT Analysis 153

11.2.6 Key Strategy 153

11.3 Commercial Metals Company 154

11.3.1 Company Overview 154

11.3.2 Financial Overview 154

11.3.3 Products Offerings 155

11.3.4 SWOT Analysis 155

11.3.5 Key Strategy 155

11.4 Novelis Inc. 156

11.4.1 Company Overview 156

11.4.2 Financial Overview 156

11.4.3 Products Offerings 156

11.4.4 Key Developments 157

11.4.5 SWOT Analysis 157

11.4.6 Key Strategy 157

11.5 Norton Aluminium Ltd. 158

11.5.1 Company Overview 158

11.5.2 Financial Overview 158

11.5.3 Products Offerings 158

11.5.4 SWOT Analysis 159

11.5.5 Key Strategy 159

11.6 Kuusakoski Recycling 160

11.6.1 Company Overview 160

11.6.2 Financial Overview 160

11.6.3 Products Offerings 160

11.6.4 Key Developments 161

11.6.5 SWOT Analysis 161

11.6.6 Key Strategy 161

11.7 European Metal Recycling 162

11.7.1 Company Overview 162

11.7.2 Financial Overview 162

11.7.3 Products Offerings 162

11.7.4 Key Developments 163

11.7.5 SWOT Analysis 163

11.7.6 Key Strategy 163

11.8 DOWA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. 164

11.8.1 Company Overview 164

11.8.2 Financial Overview 164

11.8.3 Products Offerings 165

11.8.4 Key Developments 165

11.8.5 SWOT Analysis 166

11.8.6 Key Strategy 166

11.9 Aurubis 167

11.9.1 Company Overview 167

11.9.2 Financial Overview 167

11.9.3 Products Offerings 167

11.9.4 Key developments: 168

11.9.5 SWOT Analysis 168

11.9.6 Key Strategy 168

11.10 Sims Metal Management 169

11.10.1 Company Overview 169

11.10.2 Financial Overview 169

11.10.3 Products Offerings 170

11.10.4 SWOT Analysis 170

11.10.5 Key Strategy 170

11.11 REAL ALLOY 171

11.11.1 Company Overview 171

11.11.2 Financial Overview 171

11.11.3 Products Offerings 171

11.11.4 NEWS: 172

11.11.5 SWOT Analysis 172

11.11.6 Key Strategy 172

11.12 Tom Martin & Co Ltd. 173

11.12.1 Company Overview 173

11.12.2 Financial Overview 173

11.12.3 Products Offerings 173

11.12.4 SWOT Analysis 173

11.12.5 Key Strategy 173

12 Metal Recycling Process Analysis, Distributors/Traders

12.1 Recycling Process 175

12.2 Scrap Metal Suppliers list 176

12.3 Scrap Recycled Metal Distributors list 177

13 Appendix

13.1 References 181

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