Metal Recycling Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 3339
  • Published Date: Sep 08, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Metal Recycling Market Segmentation:

Product Segment Analysis

The aluminium segment share in the metal recycling market is expected to surpass 39% by 2035. Recycling aluminium is becoming more popular than recycling other metals since it is less harmful to the environment because it uses less energy and emits fewer greenhouse gases. Reusing aluminium helps lower greenhouse gas emissions since it uses 95% less energy than making new aluminium from raw materials. Additional recycling of aluminium is economical since it uses less energy, which lowers production costs. Furthermore, because aluminium is used in so many different industries, including packaging, transportation, and building, demand for metal is rising. Aluminium recycling makes it possible to satisfy this need without using up natural resources.

Industry Segment Analysis

The automotive segment is predicted to hold about 35% metal recycling market share during the forecast period, impacted by the expanding automobile sector. Many raw materials are needed in the manufacturing of modern cars, including metals like copper, aluminium, and steel. Recycling used metal scraps contributes to resource conservation by lowering the need for virgin raw materials. Because recycling waste metal uses less energy than creating new metals from raw materials, it is a cost-effective method.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

          Product  

  • Aluminium
  • Copper
  • Iron
  • Steel  

          Type  

  • New Metal Recycling
  • Old Metal Recycling

          Industry

  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Electricals
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of metal recycling is assessed at USD 663.83 billion.

The global metal recycling market size was valued at over USD 629.28 billion in 2025 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of around 6.1%, surpassing USD 1.14 trillion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific metal recycling market will dominate over 32% share by 2035, driven by high steel and aluminum production and government emphasis on waste management.

Key players in the market include ArcelorMittal S.A., Norsk Hydro ASA, Kimmel Iron & Metal Co., Inc., Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., OmniSource Corporation, Nucor Corporation, Aurubis AG.
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