The copper scrap market in Germany is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,173.4 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 8.3% is expected of Germany copper scrap market from 2026 to 2033.
The Germany copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 1,705.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 3,173.4 million by 2033.
The Germany market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% 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 2025
USD 1,705.2 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 3,173.4 million
Growth rate
8.3% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
New scrap
Fastest growing segment
Old Scrap
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Old Scrap, New Scrap
Key market players worldwide
Aurubis AG, Commercial Metals Co, Glencore PLC, OmniSource Corporation, Ames Copper Group, Jain Metal Group
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, Germany accounted for 4.3% 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 Europe, Germany copper scrap market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
Spain is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 1,070.7 million by 2033.
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to subdue mainstream manufacturing activity, however, growth is expected across sectors as a result of market players finding ways to mitigate the adverse impact. The country’s inflation is expected to ease, and government debt is also projected to decline in 2023 and 2024.
The country has a very robust recycling value chain and a closed-loop economy for efficient material usage. This is backed by the fact that one of Europe's most comprehensive vehicle scrappage programs is in place in the country, offering vehicle owners a USD 3,320 rebate when they trade an older vehicle for a new one in nine years.
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New Scrap was the largest segment with a revenue share of 88.1% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Germany copper scrap market based on old scrap, new scrap covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
The impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to subdue mainstream manufacturing activity, however, growth is expected across sectors as a result of market players finding ways to mitigate the adverse impact. The country’s inflation is expected to ease, and government debt is also projected to decline in 2023 and 2024.
The country has a very robust recycling value chain and a closed-loop economy for efficient material usage. This is backed by the fact that one of Europe's most comprehensive vehicle scrappage programs is in place in the country, offering vehicle owners a USD 3,320 rebate when they trade an older vehicle for a new one in nine years.
Germany Copper Scrap Market Feed Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Old Scrap
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