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Brazil Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The copper scrap market in Brazil is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 300.1 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 9% is expected of Brazil copper scrap market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$153.5
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$164.0
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$300.1
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
9.0%

Brazil copper scrap market highlights

  • The Brazil copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 153.5 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 300.1 million by 2033.
  • The Brazil market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, new scrap was the largest revenue generating feed material in 2025.
  • Old Scrap is the most lucrative feed material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Copper scrap market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 153.5 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 300.1 million
Growth rate9% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentNew scrap
Fastest growing segmentOld Scrap
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationOld Scrap, New Scrap
Key market players worldwideAurubis AG, Commercial Metals Co, Glencore PLC, OmniSource Corporation, Ames Copper Group, Jain Metal Group


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Brazil accounted for 0.4% of the global copper scrap market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Latin America, Brazil copper scrap market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Brazil is the fastest growing regional market in Latin America and is projected to reach USD 300.1 million by 2033.

As per the IMF, the GDP of Brazil is forecast to grow at a rate of 0.9% in 2023. The rising demand for copper scrap in the country can be attributed to the flourishing energy generation industry and the surging investments by automobile manufacturers in Brazil.

For instance, in August 2023, the government of Brazil announced its plans to invest USD 200 billion in infrastructure, energy, and transportation projects over the next four years as a part of an initiative to enhance economic growth and employment opportunities in the country.

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Publish Date: Mar 25, 2026

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Copper Scrap Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Commercial Metals CoView profile 13,0226565 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX, United States, 75039www.cmc.com
OmniSource CorporationView profile 1001-5000Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, North Americawww.omnisource.com/
Glencore PLCView profile 83,426Baarermattstrasse 3, Baar, Switzerland, CH-6340www.glencore.com
Aurubis AGView profile 7,305Hovestrasse 50, Hamburg, BY, Germany, 20539www.aurubis.com
Ames Copper GroupView profile 51-100Shelby, North Carolina, United States, North Americawww.amescoppergroup.com
Jain Metal GroupView profile 1001-5000Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asiajainmetalgroup.com

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New Scrap was the largest segment with a revenue share of 89.84% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Brazil copper scrap market based on old scrap, new scrap covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




As per the IMF, the GDP of Brazil is forecast to grow at a rate of 0.9% in 2023. The rising demand for copper scrap in the country can be attributed to the flourishing energy generation industry and the surging investments by automobile manufacturers in Brazil.

For instance, in August 2023, the government of Brazil announced its plans to invest USD 200 billion in infrastructure, energy, and transportation projects over the next four years as a part of an initiative to enhance economic growth and employment opportunities in the country.

  • Brazil Copper Scrap Market Feed Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Old Scrap
    • New Scrap
  • Brazil Copper Scrap Market Scrap Grade Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Bare Bright
    • #1 Scrap Copper
    • #2 Scrap Copper
    • Other Scrap Grade
  • Brazil Copper Scrap Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Wire Rod Mills
    • Brass Mills
    • Ingot Makers
    • Foundries & Other Industries

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