Latin America Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook

The copper scrap market in Latin America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,295.5 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 7.2% is expected of Latin America copper scrap market from 2024 to 2033.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$3,643.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$7,295.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2033
7.2%
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Latin America copper scrap market highlights

  • The Latin America copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 3,643.4 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% 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, Brazil is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2033.


Latin America data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 3,643.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 7,295.5 million
Growth rate7.2% (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, Latin America region accounted for 5.6% 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

Latin America copper scrap market outlook

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New scrap was the largest segment with a revenue share of 91.27% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Latin America copper scrap market based on old scrap, new scrap covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


According to the IMF, the GDP growth rate forecast of Central America and South America for 2023 is 3.8% and 1.0%, respectively. The growth of the copper scrap market is positively influenced by rising copper demand in Central & South America, which is attributed to the rising investments by automobile manufacturers and increasing construction activities in the region.

It accounted for 5.6% of the total revenue share of the global copper scrap market in 2023. Also, to achieve carbon emission goals, governments across the region have been directing their focus toward the adoption of EVs.

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