The recycled scrap metal market (marché de la ferraille recyclée) is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% over the coming years. By 2032, the market is expected to reach a valuation of approximately USD 103.97 billion. This expansion is driven by increasing demand for sustainable materials and recycling practices, coupled with rising awareness of environmental issues and resource conservation. The growth trajectory highlights the critical role of recycled metals in the global economy and underscores the industry’s potential for substantial financial and environmental impact.
Rapid development of the building and construction sector also is propelling sales of recycled scrap metals. Increments in the production of automotive, shipbuilding aero plane manufacturing are also bolstering the consumption rate of recycled scrap metal.
Production and processing of ferrous as well as non-ferrous metals produces scrap. These scraps are further utilized in the processing of various products to reduce waste generation. Growing demand for waste management and initiatives taken by regional government bodies to minimize waste is expected to bolster sales of recycled scrap metals over the forecast period.
Increasing Iron and Steel Production Boosting Recycled Scrap Metal Sales
Rapid expansion of the construction sector, automotive production, industrial machinery, tools and equipment sector, and ship building is spurring the demand for iron and steel. Investment towards infrastructure, especially in developing nations is also boosting demand for iron and steel in civil construction. This is resulting in increasing sales of recycled scrap metals, and the trend is expected to continue over the forecast period.
Significant growth in the construction and infrastructure sector in China in the past few years has boosted the consumption of iron and steel, resulting in high demand for scrap metals for the production. As scrap metal utilization helps in reducing carbon emission and waste generation, key players are preferring scrap metals to produce iron and steel. This reduces overall production cost and helps companies in achieving their sustainability goals.
China also has significantly increased its steel production in the last decade, which has boosted the demand for recycled scrap metals. Overall increase in iron and steel production is anticipated to propel the consumption rate of scrap metals in the coming years.
“Increasing production of electric vehicles in the automotive sector, along with rising sales of consumer electronics and wearables are anticipated to continue driving sales of recycled metal scraps over the assessment period,” says an FMI analyst.
Competitive Landscape
- American Iron & Metal (AIM)
- ArcelorMittal
- Aurubis AG
- DBW Metals Recycling
- Kuusakoski
- Metallon Recycling Pte Ltd.
- Nucor Corporation
- OmniSource, LLC
- Sims Limited
- TKC Metal Recycling Inc.
- K-Swiss Inc.
Key players operating in the global recycled scrap metal market are focusing on increasing utilization of scrap metals to produce iron and steel to decrease waste generation and operating expenditure. Further, leading players are focusing on collaborations, mergers, and acquisitions to expand their production facilities and distribution channels. For instance:
- In Oct 2021, Nucor launched Econiq, a series of net-zero carbon steel products. By Econiq, Nucor is providing the lowest greenhouse emission gas steel products to steel consumers.
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