Copper Scrap Market Set for Growth Through 2033, Fueled by Electrification, Circular Economy Initiatives and Rising Demand for Recycled Copper

Circular-economy policies and growth in EVs, renewables, electronics and construction are creating opportunities in advanced copper scrap collection, sorting and refining.

Dublin, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Copper Scrap Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Feed Material, Grade, Application, Region, and Growth Forecasts, 2026-2033" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global copper scrap market was valued at an estimated USD 39.59 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 78.90 billion by 2033. The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.3% from 2026 to 2033, supported by rising demand for recycled copper across industrial, infrastructure, and manufacturing applications.

Greater emphasis on metal recycling and circular economy initiatives is a primary driver of global copper scrap market growth. Manufacturers are increasing their use of recycled copper to lower production costs, reduce energy consumption, and limit greenhouse gas emissions associated with primary copper extraction. These operational and environmental advantages are positioning copper scrap as a strategically important raw material for companies pursuing sustainability and emissions-reduction targets.

Demand is also expanding across electrical and electronics manufacturing, construction, renewable energy infrastructure, and electric vehicle production. Each of these sectors requires substantial copper volumes for wiring, power transmission, components, and related applications. Continued investment in electrification, grid modernization, clean energy projects, urban development, and electric mobility is expected to strengthen demand for reliable supplies of processed copper scrap.

Government policies and environmental regulations are reinforcing the adoption of recycled metals. Waste Management requirements, recycling targets, resource-efficiency programs, and corporate sustainability commitments are encouraging improvements in copper scrap collection, processing, and reuse. As a result, market participants are investing in more efficient recycling networks and strengthening relationships across the global copper scrap supply chain.

Technological innovation is further improving market prospects. Advances in automated sorting, sensor-based separation, refining, and metallurgical processing are increasing recovery rates and enhancing the purity of recycled copper. These technologies enable recyclers to extract greater quantities of usable material from electronic waste, manufacturing residues, demolition materials, and other complex waste streams. Higher processing efficiency and reduced material losses are expanding the range of applications in which recycled copper can be used while supporting consistent quality standards.

Global Copper Scrap Market Report Segmentation

The report provides revenue and volume forecasts at global, regional, and country levels, together with analysis of key market trends from 2021 to 2033. The global copper scrap market is segmented by feed material, grade, application, and region.

Feed Material Outlook

  • Old scrap
  • New scrap

Grade Outlook

  • Bare bright
  • #1 copper scrap
  • #2 copper scrap
  • Other grades

Application Outlook

  • Wire rod mills
  • Brass mills
  • Ingot makers
  • Other applications

Regional Outlook

  • North America: U.S., Canada, and Mexico
  • Europe: Germany, UK, Italy, Belgium, and Spain
  • Asia Pacific: China, Japan, and India
  • Latin America: Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa: South Africa

Key Benefits of the Report

  • Comprehensive market analysis: Assess market performance across major segments, countries, and regions.
  • Competitive intelligence: Evaluate the market presence, positioning, and strategies of key industry participants.
  • Market forecasts: Review revenue and volume projections through 2033 to support long-term planning.
  • Growth trend analysis: Identify the principal technologies, regulations, and end-use sectors influencing copper scrap demand.
  • Actionable recommendations: Apply market insights to evaluate investment opportunities, potential revenue streams, and strategic priorities.

The report supports informed decision-making through market estimates, segment-level forecasts, regional assessments, competitive strategy analysis, market share insights, and coverage of relevant product and process innovations. It is designed to help recyclers, copper producers, manufacturers, investors, suppliers, and other stakeholders evaluate emerging opportunities within the global copper scrap market.

Key Attributes:

Report Attribute Details
No. of Pages 110
Forecast Period 2025 - 2033
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 $39.59 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2033 $78.9 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate 9.3%
Regions Covered Global


Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Information Analysis
1.3.2. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.3.3. Data Validation & Publishing
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.4.1. List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segment Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Copper Scrap Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
3.2.2. Raw Material Trends
3.3. Technology Overview
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Industry Trends
3.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.6.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.6.3. Threat of Substitution
3.6.4. Threat of New Entrants
3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.7. PESTLE Analysis
3.7.1. Political
3.7.2. Economic
3.7.3. Social Landscape
3.7.4. Technology
3.7.5. Environmental
3.7.6. Legal

Chapter 4. Copper Scrap Market: Feed Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Feed Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
4.2. Old Scrap
4.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.3. New Scrap
4.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 5. Copper Scrap Market: Grade Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Grade Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
5.2. Bare Bright
5.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3. #1 Copper Scrap
5.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4. #2 Copper Scrap
5.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5. Other Grades
5.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 6. Copper Scrap Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
6.2. Wire Rod Mills
6.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3. Brass Mills
6.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4. Ingot Makers
6.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5. Other Applications
6.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 7. Copper Scrap Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
7.2. North America
7.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.2. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Feed Material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.3. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.5. U.S.
7.2.6. Canada
7.2.7. Mexico
7.3. Europe
7.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.2. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Feed Material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.3. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.5. Germany
7.3.6. UK
7.3.7. Italy
7.3.8. Belgium
7.3.9. Spain
7.4. Asia-Pacific
7.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.2. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Feed Material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.3. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.5. China
7.4.6. Japan
7.4.7. India
7.5. Latin America
7.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.2. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Feed Material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.3. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.5. Brazil
7.6. Middle East & Africa
7.6.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.2. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Feed Material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.3. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4. Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.5. South Africa

Chapter 8. Copper Scrap Market - Competitive Landscape
8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
8.2. Kraljic Matrix
8.3. Company Categorization
8.4. Heat Map Analysis
8.5. Vendor Landscape
8.5.1. List of Key Suppliers or Traders
8.5.2. List of Prospective Customers
8.6. List of Prospective End Users
8.7. Strategy Mapping
8.8. Company Profiles/Listings
8.8.1. Aurubis AG
8.8.2. Commercial Metals Company
8.8.3. David J. Joseph Company
8.8.4. European Metal Recycling Ltd.
8.8.5. Glencore plc.
8.8.6. HKS Metals
8.8.7. Kuusakoski Group
8.8.8. OmniSource Corporation
8.8.9. Schnitzer Steel Industries , Inc.
8.8.10. Sims Limited

List of Tables
TABLE 1 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 2 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 3 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 4 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 5 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 6 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 7 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 8 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 9 Copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by region, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 10 North America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 11 North America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 12 North America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 13 North America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 14 North America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 15 North America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 16 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 17 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 18 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 19 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 20 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 21 U.S. copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 22 Canada copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 23 Canada copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 24 Canada copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 25 Canada copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 26 Canada copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 27 Canada copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 28 Mexico copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 29 Mexico copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 30 Mexico copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 31 Mexico copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 32 Mexico copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 33 Mexico copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 34 Europe copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 35 Europe copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 36 Europe copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 37 Europe copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 38 Europe copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 39 Europe copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 40 Germany copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 41 Germany copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 42 Germany copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 43 Germany copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 44 Germany copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 45 Germany copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 46 UK copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 47 UK copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 48 UK copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 49 UK copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 50 UK copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 51 UK copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 52 Italy copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 53 Italy copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 54 Italy copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 55 Italy copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 56 Italy copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 57 Italy copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 58 Belgium copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 59 Belgium copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 60 Belgium copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 61 Belgium copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 62 Belgium copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 63 Belgium copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 64 Spain copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 65 Spain copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 66 Spain copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 67 Spain copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 68 Spain copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 69 Spain copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 70 Asia-Pacific copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 71 Asia-Pacific copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 72 Asia-Pacific copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 73 Asia-Pacific copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 74 Asia-Pacific copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 75 Asia-Pacific copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 76 China copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 77 China copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 78 China copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 79 China copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 80 China copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 81 China copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 82 India copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 83 India copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 84 India copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 85 India copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 86 India copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 87 India copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 88 Japan copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 89 Japan copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 90 Japan copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 91 Japan copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 92 Japan copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 93 Japan copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 94 Latin America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 95 Latin America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 96 Latin America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 97 Latin America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 98 Latin America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 99 Latin America copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 100 Brazil copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 101 Brazil copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 102 Brazil copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 103 Brazil copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 104 Brazil copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 105 Brazil copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 106 Middle East & Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 107 Middle East & Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 108 Middle East & Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 109 Middle East & Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 110 Middle East & Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 111 Middle East & Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 112 South Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 113 South Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by feed material, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 114 South Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 115 South Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)
TABLE 116 South Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
TABLE 117 South Africa copper scrap market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2021-2033 (Kilotons)

List of Figures
Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Information Procurement
Figure 3 Data Analysis Models
Figure 4 Market Formulation and Validation
Figure 5 Market Snapshot
Figure 6 Segmental Outlook - Feed Material, Grade, and Application
Figure 7 Competitive Outlook
Figure 8 Copper Scrap Market Outlook, 2021-2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Figure 9 Value Chain Analysis
Figure 10 Market Dynamics
Figure 11 PORTER's Analysis
Figure 12 PESTEL Analysis
Figure 13 Copper Scrap Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Feed Material: Key Takeaways
Figure 14 Copper Scrap Market Share, by Feed Material, Market Share, 2025 & 2033
Figure 15 Copper Scrap Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Application: Key Takeaways
Figure 16 Copper Scrap Market Share, by Application, Market Share, 2025 & 2033
Figure 17 Copper Scrap Market Revenue, by Region: Key Takeaways
Figure 18 Copper Scrap Market Share, by Region, Market Share, 2025 & 2033

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