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Jul, 27 2023

The Role of Metal Recycling in Reducing Carbon Footprint and Mitigating Climate Change

In the metal recycling market, reprocessing metal waste into valuable products plays a crucial role in achieving sustainability goals. Metal recycling helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing the need for primary metal extraction, which is energy-intensive and releases significant carbon dioxide. By recycling metals, energy consumption is also managed as recycling generally requires less energy than primary production. Metal recycling drives market growth as industries and governments prioritize sustainability and resource efficiency. It conserves raw materials, reduces environmental impact of mining, and aligns with sustainable practices, promoting the circular economy.

According to Data Bridge market research the Global Metal Recycling Market growth at a rate of 8.00% in the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.

“Rise in urbanization and industrialization facilitate market growth”

The rise in urbanization and industrialization serves as a significant driver for the metal recycling market. As urban areas expand and industrial activities intensify, the demand for metals increases. Metal recycling becomes crucial in meeting this demand while reducing the reliance on primary metal production. Urbanization leads to higher consumption of metal-intensive products, creating a steady supply of scrap metal. Industrialization generates significant metal waste, necessitating efficient recycling processes. By recycling metals, valuable resources are conserved, environmental impacts are minimized, and the circular economy is promoted, driving the growth of the metal recycling market.

What restraints the growth of global metal recycling market?

“Stringent regulations”

Stringent regulations significantly restrain the metal recycling market by affecting the free and fair trade of scrap metal. These regulations include export restrictions, import tariffs, and complex documentation requirements. Such barriers create obstacles for metal recyclers to access international markets and hinder the efficient flow of scrap metal across borders. Compliance with these regulations increases operational costs and administrative burdens, impacting the profitability and competitiveness of metal recycling businesses. As a result, the growth of the metal recycling market may be limited in regions where these regulations are particularly stringent.

Segmentation: Global Metal Recycling Market

The metal recycling market is segmented on the basis of type, scrap type, equipment and end-user.

  • On the basis of type, the metal recycling market is segmented into ferrous metal and non-ferrous metal.
  • On the basis of scrap type, the metal recycling market is segmented into old scrap and new scrap.
  • On the basis of equipment, the metal recycling market is segmented into shredders, shears, granulating machines, and briquetting machines.
  • On the basis of end-user, the metal recycling market is segmented into construction, automotive, equipment manufacturing, shipbuilding and others.

Regional Insights: Asia-Pacific dominates the global metal recycling market

Asia-Pacific (APAC) leads the metal recycling market due to its robust metal production and the presence of key industries that heavily rely on metal. The region's commitment to sustainability and adherence to environmental regulations also drive the demand for recycled metal. These factors contribute to APAC's dominance in the metal recycling market.

Europe is set to witness substantial growth in the metal recycling market as the region focuses on utilizing recycled scrap for secondary metal production. Circular economy initiatives and strict regulations promoting resource efficiency play a significant role in driving the adoption of metal recycling in Europe. These factors create favorable conditions for market expansion in the region.

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The Prominent Key Players Operating in the Global Metal Recycling Market Include:

  • DOWA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd (Japan)
  • Tata Steel (India)
  • Baosteel Co., Ltd. (China)
  • REMONDIS SE & Co. KG (Germany)
  • Novelis Aluminum (U.S.)
  • Norton Aluminium Ltd (U.K.)
  • Kuusakoski (Finland)
  • REAL ALLOY (U.S.)
  • Tom Martin & Co Ltd. (U.K.)
  • TMS International (U.S.)
  • Ferrous Processing & Trading (U.S.)
  • PSC Metals (U.S.)
  • AMG Resources Corporation (U.S.)
  • Alter Trading Inc. (U.S.)
  • Mervis Industries (U.S.)
  • OmniSource Corporation (U.S.)
  • Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
  • AMERICAN IRON & METAL (Canada)
  • SUNRISE METAL RECYCLING LTD. (U.K.)
  • Upstate Metal Recycling, Inc. (U.S.)
  • WM. MILLER SCRAP IRON & METAL CO. (U.S.)
  • GFG Alliance (U.K.)
  • BL Duke (U.S.)
  • Cozzi Recycling (U.S.)

Above are the key players covered in the report, to know about more and exhaustive list of global metal recycling market companies contact, https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/contact

Research Methodology: Global Metal Recycling Market

Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The key research methodology used by DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning Grid, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning Grid, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, global vs Regional and Vendor Share Analysis. Please request analyst call in case of further inquiry.


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