全球金属回收市场 - 行业趋势及 2031 年预测

金属回收市场分析及规模

在汽车行业，金属回收市场在可持续制造实践中发挥着至关重要的作用。回收的金属（包括钢和铝）被广泛用于汽车生产，有助于实现更轻、更省油的设计。回收过程有助于减少对原生金属的需求，节约自然资源，降低与金属开采和生产相关的能源消耗。汽车制造商依靠回收的金属来制造发动机缸体、底盘、车身面板和车轮等零部件，从而实现经济高效且环保的制造工艺。

2023 年全球金属回收市场规模价值 2733.6 亿美元，预计到 2031 年将达到 5059.7 亿美元，2024 年至 2031 年预测期内的复合年增长率为 8.00%。除了对市场价值、增长率、细分、地理覆盖范围和主要参与者等市场情景的见解外，Data Bridge Market Research 策划的市场报告还包括深入的专家分析、按地理位置表示的公司生产和产能、分销商和合作伙伴的网络布局、详细和更新的价格趋势分析以及供应链和需求的缺口分析。

报告范围和市场细分

Market Definition

Metal recycling involves the collection, processing, and reprocessing of various metallic materials, such as steel, aluminum, copper, and others, with the aim of converting them into reusable raw materials for manufacturing new metal products. This process helps conserve natural resources, reduces energy consumption, and minimizes the environmental impact associated with metal extraction and production.

Metal Recycling Market Dynamics

Drivers

• High Environmental Concerns Expand the Demand for Metal Recycling

With increasing awareness of the detrimental impacts of resource depletion, habitat destruction, and pollution, stakeholders are prioritizing sustainable solutions. Metal recycling significantly reduces the need for resource-intensive mining activities, conserving natural habitats and ecosystems. Recycling metals emit fewer greenhouse gases compared to the extraction and refinement of virgin materials, contributing to climate change mitigation efforts. As governments implement stricter environmental regulations and consumers demand eco-friendly products, industries are compelled to embrace metal recycling as a critical strategy for reducing their ecological footprint and fostering a circular economy.

• Growing Technological Advancements Enhances Metal Recycling Efficiency

Innovations in sorting, processing, and refining techniques enable more effective separation of different metal types from mixed waste streams, improving the quality and quantity of recycled materials. Advanced machinery and automation streamline recycling processes, reducing labor costs and increasing throughput rates. Furthermore, developments in metallurgical processes enable the recycling of increasingly complex materials, such as electronic waste and composite metals, further diversifying the sources of recyclable materials and expanding market opportunities. Technological progress empowers the metal recycling industry to meet growing demand sustainably while driving economic growth and environmental conservation.

For instance, the data from the Institute of Scrap and Recycling Industries (ISRI) underscores the significance of technological advancements in the metal recycling sector, enabling the production of "greensteel" in the U.S. As of 2022, more than 70 percent of domestically manufactured steel is derived from recycled material, reflecting the industry's embrace of sustainable practices. This trend demonstrates how innovations in metal recycling technologies have facilitated the transition towards more environmentally friendly production methods within the steel industry.

Opportunities

• High Demand for Metal Recycling due to Increase in Industrialization

As industrial activities expand globally, there is a corresponding rise in the generation of metal waste from manufacturing processes, construction projects, and product end-of-life cycles. This surge in industrial metal waste creates a substantial supply of recyclable materials for the metal recycling industry. Additionally, industrialization drives the demand for metals, leading to higher prices and incentivizing the recycling of scrap metal as a cost-effective alternative to sourcing virgin materials. Industrialization fuels both the supply of and demand for recycled metals, propelling growth in the metal recycling market.

• Surge in Investments Increases Adoption of Metal Recycling

Increased investment flows into the industry support the development and expansion of recycling infrastructure, including advanced technologies and facilities for efficient metal recovery and processing. These investments enable metal recyclers to enhance their capabilities, improve operational efficiencies, and meet growing demand from various sectors. As a result, the metal recycling market experiences sustained growth, driven by the influx of capital and the continuous modernization of the recycling sector.

Restraints/Challenges

• Growing Infrastructure Limitations Hampers the Growth of Metal Recycling

Inadequate recycling infrastructure, including collection networks, sorting facilities, and processing plants, can impede the efficient handling and recycling of scrap metal. This lack of infrastructure may result in logistical challenges, such as inefficient transportation and storage of recyclable materials, leading to increased costs and operational inefficiencies for recycling companies. Insufficient infrastructure may limit the accessibility of recycling services to some geographic regions or communities, hindering overall recycling rates and market growth potential.

• Volatility in Market Prices limits the Growth of Metal Recycling

Fluctuations in global metal prices, driven by factors such as economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, and supply-demand dynamics, can impact the profitability and stability of metal recycling operations. Recycling companies may face challenges in accurately forecasting revenue and managing costs amid unpredictable price movements. Sudden price drops can lead to reduced revenues and margins for recyclers, affecting their ability to invest in technology upgrades and expand operations. This volatility also introduces uncertainty for customers and can dampen their confidence in using recycled metals, potentially slowing market growth.

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Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

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Recent Developments

• In October 2022, Schnitzer Steel's acquisition of eight metals recycling facilities from Columbus Recycling underscores the company's commitment to expanding its presence in key Southeastern states, including Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky. This move enhances Schnitzer's capacity to collect, process, and supply ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling products to meet growing market demand, particularly in the automotive and manufacturing sectors
• In July 2022, Norsk Hydro's USD 15 million investment in its Henderson facility in Kentucky highlights the company's strategic focus on sustainable practices and supply chain resilience in the aluminum sector. By upgrading the facility to produce certified recycled aluminum products, Norsk Hydro aims to cater to the automotive industry's increasing demand for eco-friendly materials, aligning with global trends toward circular economy principles and reducing environmental impact

Metal Recycling Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of type, scrap type, equipment and end-user. The growth amongst the different segments helps you in attaining the knowledge related to the different growth factors expected to be prevalent throughout the market and formulate different strategies to help identify core application areas and the difference in your target markets. 

Type

• Ferrous Metal
• Non-Ferrous Metal

Scrap Type

• Old Scrap
• New Scrap

Equipment

• Shredders
• Shears
• Granulating Machines
• Briquetting Machines

End-User

• Construction
• Automotive
• Equipment Manufacturing
• Shipbuilding
• Others

Metal Recycling Market Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size, volume information is provided by type, type, scrap type, equipment and end-user as referenced above.    

The countries covered in the market report are the U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America. 

Asia-Pacific dominates the market primarily due to its significant metal production capacity. Countries such as China, Japan, and India are major contributors to this dominance, boasting extensive industrial sectors and rapid urbanization driving demand for metals. Stringent environmental regulations in the region encourage sustainable practices such as recycling, further boosting the market. The presence of established metal recycling companies and a robust infrastructure for collection, sorting, and processing of scrap metal contribute to APAC's leadership in the global metal recycling industry.

由于再生废料在二次金属生产中的利用率不断提高，欧洲市场预计将出现快速增长。这一趋势反映了该地区对可持续发展和资源效率的承诺，受到严格的环境法规和对循环经济原则日益重视的推动。随着欧洲各地的行业优先使用再生材料，对废金属的需求预计将飙升，为金属回收公司营造强劲的市场环境，并刺激该地区的经济增长。

报告的国家部分还提供了影响单个市场因素和国内市场监管变化，这些因素和变化会影响市场的当前和未来趋势。下游和上游价值链分析、技术趋势和波特五力分析、案例研究等数据点是用于预测单个国家市场情景的一些指标。此外，在提供国家数据的预测分析时，还考虑了全球品牌的存在和可用性以及由于来自本地和国内品牌的大量或稀缺竞争而面临的挑战、国内关税和贸易路线的影响。   

竞争格局和金属回收市场份额分析

市场竞争格局提供了竞争对手的详细信息。详细信息包括公司概况、公司财务状况、产生的收入、市场潜力、研发投资、新市场计划、全球影响力、生产基地和设施、生产能力、公司优势和劣势、产品发布、产品宽度和广度、应用主导地位。以上提供的数据点仅与公司对市场的关注有关。

市场上的一些主要参与者包括：

• 同和控股株式会社 (日本)
• 塔塔钢铁（印度）
• 宝钢股份有限公司 (中国)
• REMONDIS SE & Co. KG（德国）
• Novelis 铝业公司（美国）
• Norton Aluminum Ltd（英国）
• 库萨科斯基（芬兰）
• 真实合金（美国）
• 汤姆·马丁有限公司 (英国)
• TMS International（美国）
• 黑色金属加工与贸易。（美国）
• PSC Metals（美国）
• AMG 资源公司 (美国)
• Alter Trading Inc.（美国）
• Mervis Industries（美国）
• OmniSource, LLC（美国）
• 美国钢铁及金属公司 (加拿大)
• SUNRISE METAL RECYCLING LTD.（加拿大）
• Upstate Metal Recycling, Inc.（美国）
• Miller Scrap & Disposal（美国）
• GFG 联盟（英国）
• BL Duke（美国）
• Cozzi 回收公司（美国）

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