Recycled Copper Market
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August 2025
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Market Snappshot
- Market Size in 2024: $US 53.8 Billion
- Forecast Market by 2035: $US 95.9 Billion
- CAGR for the Period 2025-2035: 5.4%
- Top Region in Terms of Market Share: Asia Pacific (52%)
- Key Players: Aurubis AG, Commercial Metals Company, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Umicore N.V., Kuusakoski Group Oy, Sims Metal Management Ltd., OmniSource, LLC, and Others.
Analyst Viewpoint:
Recycled Copper Market Overview:
| Drivers | Rising Demand from Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles |
| Stringent Government Regulations and ESG Goals are Promoting Large-scale Copper Recycling |
Rising Demand from Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles
Stringent Government Regulations and ESG Goals are Promoting Large-scale Copper Recycling
Recycled Copper Regional Market Outlook:
Key Companies in Recycled Copper Market:
Key Developments in Recycled Copper Market:
| 1. Hindalco unveils $10 billion investment plan: In August 2025, Hindalco Industries announced nvestments worth $10 billion over the next five years across aluminium, copper, and speciality alumina, chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla told shareholders at the company’s 66th Annual General Meeting on Thursday. |
| 2. Aurubis to ramp up new US copper recycling facility: In April 2024, Aurubis announced ramping up of its copper recycling smelter in the U.S. Aurubus has invested $800 million building the project, which took four years. Haag said it will process 180,000 metric tons of complex copper scrap and produce 70,000 tons of refined metal annually. |
Recycled Copper Market Attributes:
| ATTRIBUTE | DETAILS |
| Market Value, 2024 | $US 53.8 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value, 2035 | $US 95.9 Billion |
| CAGR (2025-2035) | 5.4% |
| Analysis Period | 2025-2035 |
| Historic Period | 2020-2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2035 |
| Volume Unit | Tons |
| Value Unit | $US Billion |
| Market Segmentation | By Source
By Grade         Â
By Recycling ProcessÂ
By End-use     Â
By Region
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| Companies Profiles |
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| Customization Request | Available upon request |
1. Introduction
1.1. Report Scope
1.2. Market Segmentations and Definitions
1.3. Geographical Coverage
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Key Facts and Figures
2.2. Trends Impacting the Market
2.3. DatasticsR Growth Opportunity Matrix
3. Market Overview
3.1. Global Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2035
3.1.1. Global Recycled Copper Market Size (Tons)
3.1.2. Global Recycled Copper Market Size ($US Bn)
3.2. Supply-side and Demand-side Trends
3.3. Technology Roadmap and Developments
3.4. Market Dynamics
3.4.1. Drivers
3.4.2. Restraints
3.4.3. Opportunities
3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.6. PESTL Analysis
3.7. Industry SWOT Analysis
3.8. Regulatory Landscape
3.9. Value Chain Analysis
3.9.1. List of Waste Collectors
3.9.2. List of Recycling Companies
3.9.3. List of Dealers/Distributors
3.9.4. List of Potential Customers
3.10. Impact of Current Geopolitical Scenario on the Market
4. Technical Analysis
4.1. Product Specification Analysis
4.2. Details of Recycling Process
4.3. Technology Adoption and Emerging Technologies
4.4. R&D Trends and Patents Landscape
4.5. Cost Structure and Profitability Analysis
5. Global Production Output Analysis (Tons), by Region, 2024
5.1. North America
5.2. Europe
5.3. Asia Pacific
5.4. Latin America
5.5. Middle East and Africa
6. Import-export Analysis Volume (Tons) and Value ($US Bn), by Key Country, 2020-2024
7. Price Trend Analysis and Forecasting ($US/Ton), 2020-2035
7.1. Price Trend Analysis and Forecasting, by Source
7.2. Price Trend Analysis and Forecasting, by Region
8. Global Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
9. Global Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
10. Global Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
11. Global Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
12. Global Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Region, 2020-2035
13. North America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
14. North America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
15. North America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
16. North America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
17. U.S. Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
18. U.S. Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
19. U.S. Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
20. U.S. Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
21. Canada Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
22. Canada Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
23. Canada Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
24. Canada Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
25. Europe Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
26. Europe Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
27. Europe Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
28. Europe Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
29. Germany Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
30. Germany Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
31. Germany Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
32. Germany Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
33. U.K. Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
34. U.K. Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
35. U.K. Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
36. U.K. Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
37. France Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
38. France Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
39. France Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
40. France Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
41. Italy Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
42. Italy Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
43. Italy Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
44. Italy Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
45. Spain Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
46. Spain Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
47. Spain Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
48. Spain Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
49. Russia & CIS Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
50. Russia & CIS Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
51. Russia & CIS Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
52. Russia & CIS Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
53. Rest of Europe Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
54. Rest of Europe Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
55. Rest of Europe Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
56. Rest of Europe Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
57. Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
58. Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
59. Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
60. Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
61. China Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
62. China Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
63. China Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
64. China Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
65. India Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
66. India Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
67. India Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
68. India Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
69. Japan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
70. Japan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
71. Japan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
72. Japan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
73. South Korea Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
74. South Korea Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
75. South Korea Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
76. South Korea Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
77. Taiwan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
78. Taiwan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
79. Taiwan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Fabrication Technology, 2020-2035
80. Taiwan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
81. Taiwan Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
82. Australia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
83. Australia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
84. Australia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Fabrication Technology, 2020-2035
85. Australia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
86. Australia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
87. ASEAN Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
88. ASEAN Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
89. ASEAN Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
90. ASEAN Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
91. Rest of Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
92. Rest of Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
93. Rest of Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
94. Rest of Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
95. Latin America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
96. Latin America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
97. Latin America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
98. Latin America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
99. Mexico Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
100. Mexico Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
101. Mexico Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
102. Mexico Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
103. Brazil Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
104. Brazil Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
105. Brazil Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
106. Brazil Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
107. Argentina Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
108. Argentina Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
109. Argentina Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
110. Argentina Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
111. Rest of Latin America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
112. Rest of Latin America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
113. Rest of Latin America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
114. Rest of Latin America Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
115. Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
116. Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
117. Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
118. Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
119. Saudi Arabia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
120. Saudi Arabia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
121. Saudi Arabia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
122. Saudi Arabia Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
123. UAE Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
124. UAE Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
125. UAE Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
126. UAE Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
127. South Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
128. South Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
129. South Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
130. South Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
131. Rest of Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Source, 2020-2035
132. Rest of Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Grade, 2020-2035
133. Rest of Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by Recycling Process, 2020-2035
134. Rest of Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market Analysis and Forecasting (Tons) ($US Bn), by End-use, 2020-2035
135. Competition Landscape
135.1. Market Share Analysis (%), by Company, 2024
135.2. Competitive Benchmarking
135.3. Company Profiles
135.3.1. Aurubis AG
135.3.1.1. Company Overview
135.3.1.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.1.3. Financials
135.3.1.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.1.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.1.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.2. Commercial Metals Company
135.3.2.1. Company Overview
135.3.2.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.2.3. Financials
135.3.2.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.2.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.2.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.3. Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
135.3.3.1. Company Overview
135.3.3.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.3.3. Financials
135.3.3.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.3.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.3.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.4. Umicore N.V.
135.3.4.1. Company Overview
135.3.4.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.4.3. Financials
135.3.4.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.4.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.4.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.5. Kuusakoski Group Oy
135.3.5.1. Company Overview
135.3.5.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.5.3. Financials
135.3.5.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.5.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.5.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.6. Sims Metal Management Ltd.
135.3.6.1. Company Overview
135.3.6.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.6.3. Financials
135.3.6.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.6.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.6.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.7. OmniSource, LLC
135.3.7.1. Company Overview
135.3.7.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.7.3. Financials
135.3.7.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.7.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.7.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.8. Elgin Recycling
135.3.8.1. Company Overview
135.3.8.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.8.3. Financials
135.3.8.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.8.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.8.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.9. Elgin Recycling
135.3.9.1. Company Overview
135.3.9.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.9.3. Financials
135.3.9.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.9.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.9.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.10. Pacific Metal Pty Ltd
135.3.10.1. Company Overview
135.3.10.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.10.3. Financials
135.3.10.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.10.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.10.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.11. Universal Recycling
135.3.11.1. Company Overview
135.3.11.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.11.3. Financials
135.3.11.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.11.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.11.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.12. Wilton Recycling
135.3.12.1. Company Overview
135.3.12.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.12.3. Financials
135.3.12.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.12.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.12.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.13. LKM Recycling
135.3.13.1. Company Overview
135.3.13.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.13.3. Financials
135.3.13.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.13.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.13.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.14. European Recycled Metal
135.3.14.1. Company Overview
135.3.14.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.14.3. Financials
135.3.14.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.14.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.14.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.15. SA Recycling LLC
135.3.15.1. Company Overview
135.3.15.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.15.3. Financials
135.3.15.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.15.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.15.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.16. Aaron Metals
135.3.16.1. Company Overview
135.3.16.2. Product Portfolio
135.3.16.3. Financials
135.3.16.4. Geographical Footprint
135.3.16.5. SWOT Analysis
135.3.16.6. Recent Developments and Strategies
135.3.17. Others
136. Appendix
