Global Metal Waste and Recycling Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032

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The global Metal Waste and Recycling market size is expected to reach $ 483144 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 5.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
The metal waste and recycling market is the part of the economy that collects, trades, sorts, processes, and remelts metal waste (?scrap?) so it can be used again as raw material. In daily business, people often use ?metal scrap? and ?metal waste? together, but the market usually separates two main sources. The first is new (prompt) scrap, which comes from manufacturing and fabrication (off-cuts, stamping scrap, machining chips). The second is old (obsolete) scrap, which comes from end-of-life products and structures (cars, appliances, buildings, ships, machinery, cables, packaging, and electronic products). Both sources need a chain of services?collection, sorting, cleaning, size reduction, and quality testing?before they become a feedstock that a steel mill, foundry, or non-ferrous smelter can use.
From an industry-chain view, the market starts with generation of scrap and ends when recycled metal replaces primary metal made from mined ore. For steel, this is closely linked to how steel is produced. Global steelmaking uses both ore-based routes (blast furnace/basic oxygen furnace) and scrap-based routes (electric arc furnace, EAF). World Steel Association material factsheets show that EAF production is about 30% of global crude steel, and that steelmaking uses large volumes of scrap as an input. World Steel also emphasizes that steel is very easy to separate and recycle, and that every steel plant uses scrap as part of its raw-material mix. This is why the ferrous (iron and steel) scrap business is often the ?base load? of metal recycling in many countries.
For non-ferrous metals, the market is more fragmented but often higher value per ton. Aluminium recycling is a clear example of why recycling matters: the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) reports that recycled aluminium requires far less energy than primary aluminium, and it quantifies the energy gap as roughly a 95% energy saving compared with primary production. Copper, nickel, and other non-ferrous metals also have strong recycling economics because the metals are valuable and can often be recovered at high purity; the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) notes that copper byproducts and obsolete copper products are readily recycled and contribute significantly to supply. In practice, this means the metal waste and recycling market is not only a ?waste? business; it is also a secondary raw-material supply industry that competes with mining, smelting, and refining.
The market also includes specialized streams with fast growth and higher technical barriers. E-waste (discarded electronics) and end-of-life batteries are important because they contain metals that are critical for modern technology (copper, aluminium, nickel, cobalt, lithium, rare metals). These streams require more complex separation and chemical processing than ordinary scrap. Regulation is increasingly shaping these flows. For example, the U.S. EPA explains that from January 1, 2025, international shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous e-waste and scrap are subject to Basel Convention controls, including prior informed consent procedures. This kind of rule changes how material moves across borders and pushes more investment into compliant collection and processing systems.
In 2025, global Metal Waste and Recycling production reached approximately 745840 K MT, with an average global market price of around US$ 452 per MT. The global single-line production capacity ranges from 100 to 150 K MT per year. The industry's gross profit margin is approximately 25%-30%.
Several market trends are now changing the industry?s direction. One major trend is that metal recycling is moving from ?good practice? to a core tool for decarbonization and energy efficiency. Steel and aluminium are both energy-intensive when made from ore, so using scrap is one of the quickest ways to reduce energy use and emissions in many value chains. World Steel?s data highlights how scrap is already deeply embedded in steelmaking, while policy discussions in many regions increasingly treat scrap as a strategic input for low-carbon steel. The OECD?s work on the scrap steel market says that in net-zero pathways, the share of scrap input needs to rise materially, with projections that scrap use may need to reach around 45?50% of steel production by 2050, even though scrap availability differs a lot by region. This creates a new reality: the industry is no longer only chasing volume; it is also managing scrap availability, scrap quality, and regional imbalances.
A second trend is a rising focus on scrap quality and sorting, not just scrap quantity. As steel mills and aluminium smelters target lower-carbon and higher-performance products, they need tighter chemistry control. Mixed scrap can bring unwanted elements (for example copper ?tramp? in certain steels, or contamination in aluminium alloys). This is pushing investment into better sorting: sensor-based sorting, improved shredding and separation, better sampling and analysis, and more standardized scrap specifications. The same logic applies to battery and electronics recycling, where recovery is not just ?metal content,? but also purity, recovery rates, and traceability to meet new rules.
A third trend is that policy is reshaping trade in scrap metals. Historically, scrap is widely traded because some regions have more end-of-life material and collection capacity, while other regions have more melt capacity. The OECD notes that international trade plays an essential role in meeting scrap demand, but also flags that export restrictions are significant in some major scrap-supplying economies. The European Commission?s waste-shipment updates describe a coming system where the EU will set a list of non-OECD countries authorized to receive EU waste, and exports to non-OECD countries not on that list will be prohibited from May 21, 2027. This kind of framework can tighten regional scrap markets, change price spreads, and encourage more domestic processing investment inside the EU.
A fourth trend is rapid growth in battery-metal recycling driven by EV expansion and raw-material security. Europe?s battery rules are a clear signal. The European Commission highlights new targets for waste battery recycling, including material recovery targets by the end of 2027 (for example 90% for cobalt, copper, lead, and nickel, and 50% for lithium), rising further by the end of 2031. These targets push recyclers to improve processes (often hydrometallurgy), push producers to design batteries with recycling in mind, and push the market toward contracts that value reliable recovery rather than simple collection.
The major players in global metal waste and recycling market include Arcelormittal, SIMS Metal Management, European Metal Recycling Limited, Chiho Environmental Group, OmniSource, etc. The top five players occupy over 8% shares of the global market.
This report studies the global Metal Waste and Recycling production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Metal Waste and Recycling and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Metal Waste and Recycling that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Metal Waste and Recycling total production and demand, 2021-2032, (K MT)
Global Metal Waste and Recycling total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Metal Waste and Recycling production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT), (based on production site)
Global Metal Waste and Recycling consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (K MT)
U.S. VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Metal Waste and Recycling production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Metal Waste and Recycling production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
Global Metal Waste and Recycling production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (K MT)
This report profiles key players in the global Metal Waste and Recycling market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Arcelormittal, David J. Joseph Co (Nucor), Commercial Metals Company, SIMS Metal Management, Aurubis, European Metal Recycling, DOWA, Chiho Environmental Group, OmniSource, Hindalco, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Metal Waste and Recycling market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (K MT) and average price (USD/MT) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Metal Waste and Recycling Market, By Region:
  • United States
  • China
  • Europe
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • India
  • Rest of World
Global Metal Waste and Recycling Market, Segmentation by Type:
  • Ferrous Metal
  • Non-ferrous Metal
  • Precious Metal
Global Metal Waste and Recycling Market, Segmentation by Source of Scrap Generation:
  • Prompt (New) Scrap
  • Obsolete (Old) Scrap
  • Industrial Maintenance Scrap
Global Metal Waste and Recycling Market, Segmentation by Collection Channel:
  • Municipal Collection
  • Commercial & Industrial Contracts
  • Auto Dismantlers / Scrapyards
  • Demolition Contractors
  • E-waste Collectors
  • Others
Global Metal Waste and Recycling Market, Segmentation by Processing Stage:
  • Unprocessed / Raw Scrap
  • Sorted & Graded Scrap
  • Size-reduced
  • Upgraded Concentrate
  • Secondary Materials
Global Metal Waste and Recycling Market, Segmentation by Application:
  • Building & Construction
  • Automotive
  • Equipment Manufacturing
  • Shipbuilding
  • Consumer Appliances
  • Battery
  • Packaging
  • Others
Companies Profiled:
  • Arcelormittal
  • David J. Joseph Co (Nucor)
  • Commercial Metals Company
  • SIMS Metal Management
  • Aurubis
  • European Metal Recycling
  • DOWA
  • Chiho Environmental Group
  • OmniSource
  • Hindalco
  • Hanwa
  • Johnson Matthey
  • Umicore
  • Tanaka
  • Heraeus
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Metal Waste and Recycling market?
2. What is the demand of the global Metal Waste and Recycling market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Metal Waste and Recycling market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Metal Waste and Recycling market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Metal Waste and Recycling market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
1 SUPPLY SUMMARY

1.1 Metal Waste and Recycling Introduction
1.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Supply & Forecast
  1.2.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
  1.2.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032)
  1.2.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Pricing Trends (2021-2032)
1.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Region (Based on Production Site)
  1.3.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Region (2021-2032)
  1.3.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Region (2021-2032)
  1.3.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Region (2021-2032)
  1.3.4 North America Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032)
  1.3.5 Europe Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032)
  1.3.6 China Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032)
  1.3.7 Japan Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032)
  1.3.8 India Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032)
  1.3.9 Australia Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032)
1.4 Market Drivers, Restraints and Trends
  1.4.1 Metal Waste and Recycling Market Drivers
  1.4.2 Factors Affecting Demand
  1.4.3 Metal Waste and Recycling Major Market Trends

2 DEMAND SUMMARY

2.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Demand (2021-2032)
2.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption by Region
  2.2.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption by Region (2021-2026)
  2.2.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Forecast by Region (2027-2032)
2.3 United States Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032)
2.4 China Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032)
2.5 Europe Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032)
2.6 Japan Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032)
2.7 South Korea Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032)
2.8 ASEAN Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032)
2.9 India Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032)

3 WORLD MANUFACTURERS COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS

3.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026)
3.4 Metal Waste and Recycling Company Evaluation Quadrant
3.5 Industry Rank and Concentration Rate (CR)
  3.5.1 Global Metal Waste and Recycling Industry Rank of Major Manufacturers
  3.5.2 Global Concentration Ratios (CR4) for Metal Waste and Recycling in 2025
  3.5.3 Global Concentration Ratios (CR8) for Metal Waste and Recycling in 2025
3.6 Metal Waste and Recycling Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
  3.6.1 Metal Waste and Recycling Market: Region Footprint
  3.6.2 Metal Waste and Recycling Market: Company Product Type Footprint
  3.6.3 Metal Waste and Recycling Market: Company Product Application Footprint
3.7 Competitive Environment
  3.7.1 Historical Structure of the Industry
  3.7.2 Barriers of Market Entry
  3.7.3 Factors of Competition
3.8 New Entrant and Capacity Expansion Plans
3.9 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations

4 UNITED STATES VS CHINA VS REST OF THE WORLD

4.1 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Comparison
  4.1.1 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
  4.1.2 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.2 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Production Comparison
  4.2.1 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Production Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
  4.2.2 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.3 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Comparison
  4.3.1 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
  4.3.2 United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
4.4 United States Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers and Market Share, 2021-2026
  4.4.1 United States Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (States, Country)
  4.4.2 United States Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value (2021-2026)
  4.4.3 United States Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2026)
4.5 China Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers and Market Share
  4.5.1 China Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (Province, Country)
  4.5.2 China Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value (2021-2026)
  4.5.3 China Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2026)
4.6 Rest of World Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers and Market Share, 2021-2026
  4.6.1 Rest of World Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (State, Country)
  4.6.2 Rest of World Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value (2021-2026)
  4.6.3 Rest of World Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2026)

5 MARKET ANALYSIS BY TYPE

5.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Market Size Overview by Type: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
5.2 Segment Introduction by Type
  5.2.1 Ferrous Metal
  5.2.2 Non-ferrous Metal
  5.2.3 Precious Metal
5.3 Market Segment by Type
  5.3.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Type (2021-2032)
  5.3.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Type (2021-2032)
  5.3.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Type (2021-2032)

6 MARKET ANALYSIS BY SOURCE OF SCRAP GENERATION

6.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Market Size Overview by Source of Scrap Generation: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
6.2 Segment Introduction by Source of Scrap Generation
  6.2.1 Prompt (New) Scrap
  6.2.2 Obsolete (Old) Scrap
  6.2.3 Industrial Maintenance Scrap
6.3 Market Segment by Source of Scrap Generation
  6.3.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2032)
  6.3.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2032)
  6.3.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2032)

7 MARKET ANALYSIS BY COLLECTION CHANNEL

7.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Market Size Overview by Collection Channel: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
7.2 Segment Introduction by Collection Channel
  7.2.1 Municipal Collection
  7.2.2 Commercial & Industrial Contracts
  7.2.3 Auto Dismantlers / Scrapyards
  7.2.4 Demolition Contractors
  7.2.5 E-waste Collectors
  7.2.6 Others
7.3 Market Segment by Collection Channel
  7.3.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Collection Channel (2021-2032)
  7.3.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Collection Channel (2021-2032)
  7.3.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Collection Channel (2021-2032)

8 MARKET ANALYSIS BY PROCESSING STAGE

8.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Market Size Overview by Processing Stage: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
8.2 Segment Introduction by Processing Stage
  8.2.1 Unprocessed / Raw Scrap
  8.2.2 Sorted & Graded Scrap
  8.2.3 Size-reduced
  8.2.4 Upgraded Concentrate
  8.2.5 Secondary Materials
8.3 Market Segment by Processing Stage
  8.3.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Processing Stage (2021-2032)
  8.3.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Processing Stage (2021-2032)
  8.3.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Processing Stage (2021-2032)

9 MARKET ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

9.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Market Size Overview by Application: 2021 VS 2025 VS 2032
9.2 Segment Introduction by Application
  9.2.1 Building & Construction
  9.2.2 Automotive
  9.2.3 Equipment Manufacturing
  9.2.4 Shipbuilding
  9.2.5 Consumer Appliances
  9.2.6 Battery
  9.2.7 Packaging
  9.2.8 Others
9.3 Market Segment by Application
  9.3.1 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Application (2021-2032)
  9.3.2 World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Application (2021-2032)
  9.3.3 World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Application (2021-2032)

10 COMPANY PROFILES

10.1 Arcelormittal
  10.1.1 Arcelormittal Details
  10.1.2 Arcelormittal Major Business
  10.1.3 Arcelormittal Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.1.4 Arcelormittal Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.1.5 Arcelormittal Recent Developments/Updates
  10.1.6 Arcelormittal Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.2 David J. Joseph Co (Nucor)
  10.2.1 David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Details
  10.2.2 David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Major Business
  10.2.3 David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.2.4 David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.2.5 David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Recent Developments/Updates
  10.2.6 David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.3 Commercial Metals Company
  10.3.1 Commercial Metals Company Details
  10.3.2 Commercial Metals Company Major Business
  10.3.3 Commercial Metals Company Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.3.4 Commercial Metals Company Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.3.5 Commercial Metals Company Recent Developments/Updates
  10.3.6 Commercial Metals Company Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.4 SIMS Metal Management
  10.4.1 SIMS Metal Management Details
  10.4.2 SIMS Metal Management Major Business
  10.4.3 SIMS Metal Management Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.4.4 SIMS Metal Management Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.4.5 SIMS Metal Management Recent Developments/Updates
  10.4.6 SIMS Metal Management Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.5 Aurubis
  10.5.1 Aurubis Details
  10.5.2 Aurubis Major Business
  10.5.3 Aurubis Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.5.4 Aurubis Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.5.5 Aurubis Recent Developments/Updates
  10.5.6 Aurubis Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.6 European Metal Recycling
  10.6.1 European Metal Recycling Details
  10.6.2 European Metal Recycling Major Business
  10.6.3 European Metal Recycling Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.6.4 European Metal Recycling Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.6.5 European Metal Recycling Recent Developments/Updates
  10.6.6 European Metal Recycling Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.7 DOWA
  10.7.1 DOWA Details
  10.7.2 DOWA Major Business
  10.7.3 DOWA Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.7.4 DOWA Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.7.5 DOWA Recent Developments/Updates
  10.7.6 DOWA Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.8 Chiho Environmental Group
  10.8.1 Chiho Environmental Group Details
  10.8.2 Chiho Environmental Group Major Business
  10.8.3 Chiho Environmental Group Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.8.4 Chiho Environmental Group Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.8.5 Chiho Environmental Group Recent Developments/Updates
  10.8.6 Chiho Environmental Group Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.9 OmniSource
  10.9.1 OmniSource Details
  10.9.2 OmniSource Major Business
  10.9.3 OmniSource Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.9.4 OmniSource Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.9.5 OmniSource Recent Developments/Updates
  10.9.6 OmniSource Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.10 Hindalco
  10.10.1 Hindalco Details
  10.10.2 Hindalco Major Business
  10.10.3 Hindalco Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.10.4 Hindalco Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.10.5 Hindalco Recent Developments/Updates
  10.10.6 Hindalco Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.11 Hanwa
  10.11.1 Hanwa Details
  10.11.2 Hanwa Major Business
  10.11.3 Hanwa Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.11.4 Hanwa Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.11.5 Hanwa Recent Developments/Updates
  10.11.6 Hanwa Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.12 Johnson Matthey
  10.12.1 Johnson Matthey Details
  10.12.2 Johnson Matthey Major Business
  10.12.3 Johnson Matthey Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.12.4 Johnson Matthey Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.12.5 Johnson Matthey Recent Developments/Updates
  10.12.6 Johnson Matthey Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.13 Umicore
  10.13.1 Umicore Details
  10.13.2 Umicore Major Business
  10.13.3 Umicore Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.13.4 Umicore Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.13.5 Umicore Recent Developments/Updates
  10.13.6 Umicore Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.14 Tanaka
  10.14.1 Tanaka Details
  10.14.2 Tanaka Major Business
  10.14.3 Tanaka Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.14.4 Tanaka Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.14.5 Tanaka Recent Developments/Updates
  10.14.6 Tanaka Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
10.15 Heraeus
  10.15.1 Heraeus Details
  10.15.2 Heraeus Major Business
  10.15.3 Heraeus Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
  10.15.4 Heraeus Metal Waste and Recycling Production, Price, Value, Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
  10.15.5 Heraeus Recent Developments/Updates
  10.15.6 Heraeus Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses

11 INDUSTRY CHAIN ANALYSIS

11.1 Metal Waste and Recycling Industry Chain
11.2 Metal Waste and Recycling Upstream Analysis
  11.2.1 Metal Waste and Recycling Core Raw Materials
  11.2.2 Main Manufacturers of Metal Waste and Recycling Core Raw Materials
11.3 Midstream Analysis
11.4 Downstream Analysis
11.5 Metal Waste and Recycling Production Mode
11.6 Metal Waste and Recycling Procurement Model
11.7 Metal Waste and Recycling Industry Sales Model and Sales Channels
  11.7.1 Metal Waste and Recycling Sales Model
  11.7.2 Metal Waste and Recycling Typical Distributors

12 RESEARCH FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

13 APPENDIX

13.1 Methodology
13.2 Research Process and Data Source
13.3 Disclaimer


LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Region (2021, 2025 and 2032) & (USD Million)
Table 2. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Region (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 3. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Region (2027-2032) & (USD Million)
Table 4. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Region (2021-2026)
Table 5. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Region (2027-2032)
Table 6. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Region (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 7. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Region (2027-2032) & (K MT)
Table 8. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share by Region (2021-2026)
Table 9. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share by Region (2027-2032)
Table 10. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Region (2021-2026) & (USD/MT)
Table 11. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Region (2027-2032) & (USD/MT)
Table 12. Metal Waste and Recycling Major Market Trends
Table 13. World Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Growth Rate Forecast by Region (2021 & 2025 & 2032) & (K MT)
Table 14. World Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption by Region (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 15. World Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Forecast by Region (2027-2032) & (K MT)
Table 16. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Manufacturer (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 17. Production Value Market Share of Key Metal Waste and Recycling Producers in 2025
Table 18. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Manufacturer (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 19. Production Market Share of Key Metal Waste and Recycling Producers in 2025
Table 20. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Manufacturer (2021-2026) & (USD/MT)
Table 21. Global Metal Waste and Recycling Company Evaluation Quadrant
Table 22. World Metal Waste and Recycling Industry Rank of Major Manufacturers, Based on Production Value in 2025
Table 23. Head Office and Metal Waste and Recycling Production Site of Key Manufacturer
Table 24. Metal Waste and Recycling Market: Company Product Type Footprint
Table 25. Metal Waste and Recycling Market: Company Product Application Footprint
Table 26. Metal Waste and Recycling Competitive Factors
Table 27. Metal Waste and Recycling New Entrant and Capacity Expansion Plans
Table 28. Metal Waste and Recycling Mergers & Acquisitions Activity
Table 29. United States VS China Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Comparison, (2021 & 2025 & 2032) & (USD Million)
Table 30. United States VS China Metal Waste and Recycling Production Comparison, (2021 & 2025 & 2032) & (K MT)
Table 31. United States VS China Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Comparison, (2021 & 2025 & 2032) & (K MT)
Table 32. United States Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (States, Country)
Table 33. United States Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value, (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 34. United States Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 35. United States Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 36. United States Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 37. China Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (Province, Country)
Table 38. China Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value, (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 39. China Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 40. China Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production, (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 41. China Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 42. Rest of World Based Metal Waste and Recycling Manufacturers, Headquarters and Production Site (State, Country)
Table 43. Rest of World Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value, (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 44. Rest of World Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 45. Rest of World Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production, (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 46. Rest of World Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 47. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Type, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Table 48. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Type (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 49. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Type (2027-2032) & (K MT)
Table 50. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Type (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 51. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Type (2027-2032) & (USD Million)
Table 52. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Type (2021-2026) & (USD/MT)
Table 53. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Type (2027-2032) & (USD/MT)
Table 54. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Source of Scrap Generation, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Table 55. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 56. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Source of Scrap Generation (2027-2032) & (K MT)
Table 57. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 58. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Source of Scrap Generation (2027-2032) & (USD Million)
Table 59. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2026) & (USD/MT)
Table 60. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Source of Scrap Generation (2027-2032) & (USD/MT)
Table 61. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Collection Channel, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Table 62. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Collection Channel (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 63. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Collection Channel (2027-2032) & (K MT)
Table 64. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Collection Channel (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 65. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Collection Channel (2027-2032) & (USD Million)
Table 66. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Collection Channel (2021-2026) & (USD/MT)
Table 67. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Collection Channel (2027-2032) & (USD/MT)
Table 68. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Processing Stage, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Table 69. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Processing Stage (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 70. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Processing Stage (2027-2032) & (K MT)
Table 71. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Processing Stage (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 72. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Processing Stage (2027-2032) & (USD Million)
Table 73. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Processing Stage (2021-2026) & (USD/MT)
Table 74. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Processing Stage (2027-2032) & (USD/MT)
Table 75. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Application, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Table 76. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Application (2021-2026) & (K MT)
Table 77. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production by Application (2027-2032) & (K MT)
Table 78. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Application (2021-2026) & (USD Million)
Table 79. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Application (2027-2032) & (USD Million)
Table 80. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Application (2021-2026) & (USD/MT)
Table 81. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Application (2027-2032) & (USD/MT)
Table 82. Arcelormittal Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 83. Arcelormittal Major Business
Table 84. Arcelormittal Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 85. Arcelormittal Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 86. Arcelormittal Recent Developments/Updates
Table 87. Arcelormittal Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 88. David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 89. David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Major Business
Table 90. David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 91. David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 92. David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Recent Developments/Updates
Table 93. David J. Joseph Co (Nucor) Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 94. Commercial Metals Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 95. Commercial Metals Company Major Business
Table 96. Commercial Metals Company Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 97. Commercial Metals Company Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 98. Commercial Metals Company Recent Developments/Updates
Table 99. Commercial Metals Company Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 100. SIMS Metal Management Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 101. SIMS Metal Management Major Business
Table 102. SIMS Metal Management Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 103. SIMS Metal Management Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 104. SIMS Metal Management Recent Developments/Updates
Table 105. SIMS Metal Management Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 106. Aurubis Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 107. Aurubis Major Business
Table 108. Aurubis Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 109. Aurubis Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 110. Aurubis Recent Developments/Updates
Table 111. Aurubis Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 112. European Metal Recycling Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 113. European Metal Recycling Major Business
Table 114. European Metal Recycling Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 115. European Metal Recycling Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 116. European Metal Recycling Recent Developments/Updates
Table 117. European Metal Recycling Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 118. DOWA Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 119. DOWA Major Business
Table 120. DOWA Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 121. DOWA Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 122. DOWA Recent Developments/Updates
Table 123. DOWA Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 124. Chiho Environmental Group Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 125. Chiho Environmental Group Major Business
Table 126. Chiho Environmental Group Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 127. Chiho Environmental Group Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 128. Chiho Environmental Group Recent Developments/Updates
Table 129. Chiho Environmental Group Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 130. OmniSource Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 131. OmniSource Major Business
Table 132. OmniSource Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 133. OmniSource Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 134. OmniSource Recent Developments/Updates
Table 135. OmniSource Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 136. Hindalco Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 137. Hindalco Major Business
Table 138. Hindalco Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 139. Hindalco Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 140. Hindalco Recent Developments/Updates
Table 141. Hindalco Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 142. Hanwa Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 143. Hanwa Major Business
Table 144. Hanwa Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 145. Hanwa Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 146. Hanwa Recent Developments/Updates
Table 147. Hanwa Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 148. Johnson Matthey Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 149. Johnson Matthey Major Business
Table 150. Johnson Matthey Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 151. Johnson Matthey Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 152. Johnson Matthey Recent Developments/Updates
Table 153. Johnson Matthey Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 154. Umicore Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 155. Umicore Major Business
Table 156. Umicore Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 157. Umicore Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 158. Umicore Recent Developments/Updates
Table 159. Umicore Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 160. Tanaka Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 161. Tanaka Major Business
Table 162. Tanaka Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 163. Tanaka Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 164. Tanaka Recent Developments/Updates
Table 165. Tanaka Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 166. Heraeus Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors
Table 167. Heraeus Major Business
Table 168. Heraeus Metal Waste and Recycling Product and Services
Table 169. Heraeus Metal Waste and Recycling Production (K MT), Price (USD/MT), Production Value (USD Million), Gross Margin and Market Share (2021-2026)
Table 170. Heraeus Recent Developments/Updates
Table 171. Heraeus Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
Table 172. Global Key Players of Metal Waste and Recycling Upstream (Raw Materials)
Table 173. Global Metal Waste and Recycling Typical Customers
Table 174. Metal Waste and Recycling Typical Distributors

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Metal Waste and Recycling Picture
Figure 2. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value: 2021 & 2025 & 2032, (USD Million)
Figure 3. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value and Forecast (2021-2032) & (USD Million)
Figure 4. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 5. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price (2021-2032) & (USD/MT)
Figure 6. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Region (2021-2032)
Figure 7. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share by Region (2021-2032)
Figure 8. North America Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 9. Europe Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 10. China Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 11. Japan Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 12. India Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 13. Australia Metal Waste and Recycling Production (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 14. Metal Waste and Recycling Market Drivers
Figure 15. Factors Affecting Demand
Figure 16. World Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 17. World Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Market Share by Region (2021-2032)
Figure 18. United States Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 19. China Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 20. Europe Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 21. Japan Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 22. South Korea Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 23. ASEAN Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 24. India Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption (2021-2032) & (K MT)
Figure 25. Producer Shipments of Metal Waste and Recycling by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2025
Figure 26. Global Four-firm Concentration Ratios (CR4) for Metal Waste and Recycling Markets in 2025
Figure 27. Global Four-firm Concentration Ratios (CR8) for Metal Waste and Recycling Markets in 2025
Figure 28. United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
Figure 29. United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
Figure 30. United States VS China: Metal Waste and Recycling Consumption Market Share Comparison (2021 & 2025 & 2032)
Figure 31. United States Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share 2025
Figure 32. China Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share 2025
Figure 33. Rest of World Based Manufacturers Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share 2025
Figure 34. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Type, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Figure 35. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Type in 2025
Figure 36. Ferrous Metal
Figure 37. Non-ferrous Metal
Figure 38. Precious Metal
Figure 39. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
Figure 40. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Type (2021-2032)
Figure 41. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Type (2021-2032) & (USD/MT)
Figure 42. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Source of Scrap Generation, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Figure 43. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Source of Scrap Generation in 2025
Figure 44. Prompt (New) Scrap
Figure 45. Obsolete (Old) Scrap
Figure 46. Industrial Maintenance Scrap
Figure 47. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2032)
Figure 48. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2032)
Figure 49. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Source of Scrap Generation (2021-2032) & (USD/MT)
Figure 50. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Collection Channel, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Figure 51. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Collection Channel in 2025
Figure 52. Municipal Collection
Figure 53. Commercial & Industrial Contracts
Figure 54. Auto Dismantlers / Scrapyards
Figure 55. Demolition Contractors
Figure 56. E-waste Collectors
Figure 57. Others
Figure 58. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share by Collection Channel (2021-2032)
Figure 59. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Collection Channel (2021-2032)
Figure 60. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Collection Channel (2021-2032) & (USD/MT)
Figure 61. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Processing Stage, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Figure 62. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Processing Stage in 2025
Figure 63. Unprocessed / Raw Scrap
Figure 64. Sorted & Graded Scrap
Figure 65. Size-reduced
Figure 66. Upgraded Concentrate
Figure 67. Secondary Materials
Figure 68. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share by Processing Stage (2021-2032)
Figure 69. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Processing Stage (2021-2032)
Figure 70. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Processing Stage (2021-2032) & (USD/MT)
Figure 71. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value by Application, (USD Million), 2021 & 2025 & 2032
Figure 72. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Application in 2025
Figure 73. Building & Construction
Figure 74. Automotive
Figure 75. Equipment Manufacturing
Figure 76. Shipbuilding
Figure 77. Consumer Appliances
Figure 78. Battery
Figure 79. Packaging
Figure 80. Others
Figure 81. Others
Figure 82. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
Figure 83. World Metal Waste and Recycling Production Value Market Share by Application (2021-2032)
Figure 84. World Metal Waste and Recycling Average Price by Application (2021-2032) & (USD/MT)
Figure 85. Metal Waste and Recycling Industry Chain
Figure 86. Metal Waste and Recycling Procurement Model
Figure 87. Metal Waste and Recycling Sales Model
Figure 88. Metal Waste and Recycling Sales Channels, Direct Sales, and Distribution
Figure 89. Methodology
Figure 90. Research Process and Data Source


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