Europe Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2033

The copper scrap market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 30,264.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 7.5% is expected of Europe copper scrap market from 2024 to 2033.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$14,666.6
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$30,264.8
CAGR, 2024 - 2033
7.5%
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Europe copper scrap market highlights

  • The Europe copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 14,666.6 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, new scrap was the largest revenue generating feed material in 2023.
  • Old Scrap is the most lucrative feed material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Spain is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2033.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 14,666.6 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 30,264.8 million
Growth rate7.5% (CAGR from 2024 to 2033)
Largest segmentNew scrap
Fastest growing segmentOld Scrap
Historical data covered2021 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 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, Europe region accounted for 22.5% of the global copper scrap market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 89,517.5 million by 2033.

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Copper Scrap Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Jain Metal Group View profile 1001-5000 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia https://jainmetalgroup.com
Ames Copper Group View profile 51-100 Shelby, North Carolina, United States, North America https://www.amescoppergroup.com
Aurubis AG View profile 7305 Hovestrasse 50, Hamburg, BY, Germany, 20539 https://www.aurubis.com
Glencore PLC View profile 83426 Baarermattstrasse 3, Baar, Switzerland, CH-6340 https://www.glencore.com
OmniSource Corporation View profile 1001-5000 Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, North America http://www.omnisource.com/
Commercial Metals Co View profile 13022 6565 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX, United States, 75039 https://www.cmc.com

Europe copper scrap market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to copper scrap market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


New scrap was the largest segment with a revenue share of 54.53% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe copper scrap market based on old scrap, new scrap covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Europe held a revenue share of 22.5% of the global copper scrap market in 2023. According to the World Economic Forum, the European Union (EU) accounts for one-sixth of global trade, with Germany, France, and Italy constituting to more than half of its economic output.

Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict, energy crisis, and tightening of monetary conditions, the EU economy performed well toward the end of 2022. The European Commission revised the GDP growth for 2023 and 2024 in September 2023, to 0.8% and 1.4% respectively.

The EU has set an ambitious target to become climate-neutral by 2050. Owing to this, the region is witnessing a significant boost in the production of EVs. For instance, in July 2022, Volvo announced an investment of EUR 1.20 billion (USD 1.22 billion) to set up a new manufacturing plant in Slovakia, and the plant is expected to begin production by 2026.

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