Global Copper Scrap Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031

According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Copper Scrap market size was valued at US$ 72870 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD 97640 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.2% during review period.

Copper scrap material — also known as secondary copper — can be divided into two main categories: new scrap and old scrap. New scrap is copper metal discarded in fabrication and manufacturing processes, and is typically considered higher-grade material than old scrap. Old scrap refers to copper wire, copper tubing, roofing copper or copper pipe from post-consumer products that can be converted to refined metal and alloys.

Global core copper scrap manufacturers include Aurubis, European Metal Recycling (EMR), Commercial Metals(CMC), HKS Metals and Jansen Recycling Group etc. The top 5 companies hold a share above 10%. Asia-Pacific is the largest market, with a share about 70%, followed by Europe and North America with the share about 13% and 11%.

Copper scrap is an important supplement to copper ore resources and has good recycling performance. With the global emphasis on sustainable development and resource recycling, the copper scrap recycling industry is gradually becoming an important way to solve the shortage of copper resources. China is the largest copper consumer and also a copper-poor country. The supply of copper resources is severe. Therefore, recycling copper scrap is of great significance to alleviate the tight supply situation at the mine end.

Key factors driving market growth include the increasing emphasis on sustainability and clean energy, and the increase in electricity and vehicle electrification through renewable energy.

In terms of technological progress, copper scrap recycling technology is constantly improving, such as new sensor-based separation technologies that provide promising possibilities, although these technologies are still rarely used in copper recycling and are still some distance away from marketization.

Overall, the copper scrap recycling industry is moving towards technology, mechanization, and large-scale development, and with the support of environmental protection policies, the harmless recycling of scrap copper treatment has become the focus of attention. It is expected that the copper scrap recycling market will continue to maintain its growth momentum in the next few years.

This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Copper Scrap market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.

Key Features:

Global Copper Scrap market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031

Global Copper Scrap market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031

Global Copper Scrap market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and average selling prices (US$/MT), 2020-2031

Global Copper Scrap market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K MT), and ASP (US$/MT), 2020-2025

The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:

To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries

To assess the growth potential for Copper Scrap

To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market

To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace

This report profiles key players in the global Copper Scrap market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Aurubis, Commercial Metals(CMC), SIMS Metal Management, European Metal Recycling (EMR), HKS Metals, Jansen Recycling Group, Kuusakoski, Mallin Companies, Wieland Group, OmniSource Corporation, etc.

This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.

Market Segmentation

Copper Scrap market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.

Market segment by Type
Copper
Copper Alloys

Market segment by Application
Transportation
Construction
Electrical and Electronics
Industrial Machinery
Others

Major players covered
Aurubis
Commercial Metals(CMC)
SIMS Metal Management
European Metal Recycling (EMR)
HKS Metals
Jansen Recycling Group
Kuusakoski
Mallin Companies
Wieland Group
OmniSource Corporation
Reukema
David J. Joseph
Jiangxi Copper Company
Guangdong Hing Kei Group
Ningbo Jintian Copper

Market segment by region, regional analysis covers

North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)

Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)

Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)

The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:

Chapter 1, to describe Copper Scrap product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.

Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Copper Scrap, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Copper Scrap from 2020 to 2025.

Chapter 3, the Copper Scrap competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.

Chapter 4, the Copper Scrap breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.

Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Copper Scrap market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.

Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.

Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Copper Scrap.

Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Copper Scrap sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.