Global Recycled Copper Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, and Trends By Copper Scrap grade (Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, #1 Insulated Wire, Others), By Application (Building & Construction, Transportation, Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Electrical & Electronics, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2021 To 2026

The global recycled copper market was evaluated at US$23.349 billion for the year 2019 growing at a CAGR of 4.84% reaching the market size of US$32.506 billion by the year 2026. The global market for recycled copper gained traction with the increasing awareness and benefits it provides as compared to the new copper that is mined annually.

Moreover, the rapid pace of developments across various industries at a global level has increased the demand for recycled copper. The key factor expected to be driving the market during the forecast period is that the use of recycled copper diminishes the requirement of a new landfill for the copper to be disposed of, which has proven to be a lot more beneficial for large industries and has proved to be an efficient way to reduce operational costs. The demand for copper has increased in several industries over the years with a major part of the demand coming from industries like building construction, power generation, transmission, electronic product manufacturing, and the production of industrial machinery and vehicles. The rapid pace of infrastructural development in regions like the Asia Pacific and the Middle East is expected to fuel the demand for recycled copper during the forecast period. Furthermore, the development has also increased the construction rate in these regions which has been a catalyst to the demand in recent years. For instance, according to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation, India has a requirement for investment worth USD 777.73 billion in infrastructure by 2022 to attain sustainable development in the country.

The rising awareness about the advantages posed by recycled copper has fuelled the adoption rate of recycled copper in various industries. According to the European Copper Institute, about 50% of the copper demand in the region is met by recycling. Furthermore, the fact that recycling copper uses about 85% lesser energy than its primary production has been a key reason for consumers to shift to recycled copper. Additionally, according to the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), recycling copper is an effective and nature-friendly way to supply the ever-increasing demand for copper in various industries which has increased more than 250% since the 1960s. The recycling of copper poses a lot less environmental damage as compared to its primary alternatives.

The market has been significantly driven by the fact that it takes only about 10-15% of the energy required to mine and extract new copper at the source, to recycle it. Furthermore, it is better to recycle copper to conserve the world’s supply of fossil fuels. Even though only 12-13% of all known copper reserves have been mined, it makes complete sense to conserve the remaining ore for many generations to come.

The advent of COVID-19 hurt the global recycled copper market. The immense downturn in the global manufacturing industry has been a significant reason for the decline in the demand for recycled copper at a global level. Even though the growth of the market will be slow in the coming period after the pandemic, it is expected to regain pace with the upcoming projects and investments in the coming years. The gradual growth in the market of recycled copper is expected to start during the initial quarters of 2021.

The segmentation of the global Recycled copper market has been done into copper scrap grade, application, and geography. By copper scrap grade, the classification of the market has been done into Bare Bright Copper, #1 Copper, #2 Copper, #1 Insulated Wire, and Others. By application, the classification of the market has been done into Building & Construction, Transportation, Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Electrical & Electronics, and Others. Furthermore, based on geography, the global market has been categorized as North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

The upcoming investments for infrastructural enhancement will drive the market during the forecast period.

The growth of the Recycled copper market is fuelled by the increasing investment being done in various sectors for infrastructural enhancement purposes which will be increasing the demand for recycling copper during the forecast period. For instance, according to a report put forward by the country, China plans to make a large investment worth USD 2.7 trillion in the transportation & infrastructure industry, which in turn will have a subsequent positive impact on metal demand and thereby likely to make a notable contribution to the overall recycled copper market size in the coming years.

Encouraging government regulations will be a tailwind to the growth of the market during the forecast period.

The growth of the market of recycled copper will be further fuelled by government regulations and campaigns encouraging the use of recycled copper across several countries. This has positively impacted the market and has promoted the use of recycled copper across industries like automotive. 

Competitive Insights.

The players in the global recycled copper market are implementing various growth strategies to gain a competitive advantage over their competitors in this market. Major market players in the market have been covered along with their relative competitive strategies and the report also mentions recent deals and investments of different market players over the last few years. The company profiles section details the business overview, financial performance (public companies) for the past few years, key products and services being offered along with the recent deals and investments of these important players in the market.

Global Recycled Copper Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Market size value in 2019	US$23.349 billion
Market size value in 2026	US$32.506 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 4.84% from 2019 to 2026
Base year	2019
Forecast period	2021–2026
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segments covered	Copper Scrap grade, Application, And Geography
Regions covered	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and   Africa, Asia   Pacific
Companies covered	Aurubis AG, Commercial Metals Company, Schnitzer Steel   Industries, Inc.,   Umicore N.V., Kuusakoski Group Oy,   Sims Metal Management Ltd.,   OmniSource, LLC, Elgin   Recycling, Pacific Metal Pty Ltd, Aaron Metals
Customization scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Segmentation

• By Copper Scrap grade
  • Bare Bright Copper
  • #1 Copper
  • #2 Copper
  • #1 Insulated Wire
  • Others  
• By Application
  • Building & Construction
  • Transportation
  • Industrial Machinery & Equipment
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Others  
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What will be the recycled copper market size by 2026?
A1. The global recycled copper market is projected to reach a market size of US$32.506 billion by 2026.

Q2. What is the size of the global recycled copper market?
A2. Recycled Copper Market was valued at US$23.349 billion in 2019.

Q3. What are the growth prospects for the recycled copper market?
A3. The recycled copper market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.84% during the forecast period.

Q4. What factors are anticipated to drive the recycled copper market growth?
A4. The global recycled copper market gained traction with the increasing awareness and benefits it provides as compared to the new copper that is mined annually. 

Q5. Who are the major players in the recycled copper market?
A5. Prominent key market players in the global recycled copper market include Aurubis AG, Commercial Metals Company, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Umicore N.V., Kuusakoski Group Oy, and Sims Metal Management Ltd., among others.

1. Introduction

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Market Segmentation

 

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Data

2.2. Assumptions

 

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Research Highlights

 

4. Market Dynamics

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porters Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of End-Users

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

 

5. Recycled Copper Market Analysis, by Copper Scrap Grade        

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Bare Bright Copper

5.3. #1 Copper

5.4. #2 Copper

5.5. #1 Insulated Wire

5.6. Others 

 

6. Recycled Copper Market Analysis, by Application         

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Building & Construction

6.3. Transportation

6.4. Industrial Machinery & Equipment

6.5. Electrical & Electronics

6.6. Others  

 

7. Recycled Copper Market Analysis, by Geography

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. North America Recycled Copper Market, By Copper Scrap Grade

7.2.2. North America Recycled Copper Market, By Application

7.2.3. By Country

7.2.3.1. USA

7.2.3.2. Canada

7.2.3.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. South America Recycled Copper Market, By Copper Scrap Grade.

7.3.2. South America Recycled Copper Market, By Application

7.3.3. By Country

7.3.3.1. Brazil

7.3.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. Europe Recycled Copper Market, By Copper Scrap Grade

7.4.2. Europe Recycled Copper Market, By Application

7.4.3. By Country

7.4.3.1.1. Germany

7.4.3.1.2. France

7.4.3.1.3. UK

7.4.3.1.4. Others

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market, By Copper Scrap Grade

7.5.2. Middle East and Africa Recycled Copper Market, By Application

7.5.3. By Country

7.5.3.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.3.2. UAE

7.5.3.3. Others

7.6. Asia Pacific

7.6.1. Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market, By Copper Scrap Grade

7.6.2. Asia Pacific Recycled Copper Market, By Application

7.6.3. By Country

7.6.3.1. China

7.6.3.2. India

7.6.3.3. Japan

7.6.3.4. South Korea

7.6.3.5. Others

 

8. Competitive Environment and Analysis

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix

 

9. Company Profiles

9.1. Aurubis AG

9.2. Commercial Metals Company

9.3. Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

9.4. Umicore N.V.

9.5. Kuusakoski Group Oy

9.6. Sims Metal Management Ltd.

9.7. OmniSource, LLC

9.8. Elgin Recycling

9.9. Pacific Metal Pty Ltd

9.10. Aaron Metals

Aurubis AG 
Commercial Metals Company 
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. 
Umicore N.V.
Kuusakoski Group Oy
Sims Metal Management Ltd. 
OmniSource, LLC
Elgin Recycling 
Pacific Metal Pty Ltd 
Aaron Metals