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Middle East & Africa Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook

The copper scrap market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 530.5 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 6.5% is expected of Middle East & Africa copper scrap market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$325.8
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$341.0
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$530.5
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
6.5%

MEA copper scrap market highlights

  • The MEA copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 325.8 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% 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.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 325.8 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 530.5 million
Growth rate6.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentNew scrap
Fastest growing segmentOld Scrap
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 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, MEA region accounted for 0.8% of the global copper scrap market in 2025.
  • 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 50,797.3 million by 2033.

According to the IMF, the GDP of the Middle East and Africa is projected to be 2.7% and 3.7%, respectively, in 2023. The region accounted for a revenue share of less than 1% of the global copper scrap market in 2023.

Countries in the region are developing at a fast pace owing to rapid industrialization and urbanization. For example, the UAE government plans to increase the contribution of the manufacturing industry to its economy by diversifying its investments in other industries.

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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

Middle East & Africa Copper Scrap Market Outlook

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New Scrap was the largest segment with a revenue share of 87.6% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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 of the Middle East and Africa is projected to be 2.7% and 3.7%, respectively, in 2023. The region accounted for a revenue share of less than 1% of the global copper scrap market in 2023.

Countries in the region are developing at a fast pace owing to rapid industrialization and urbanization. For example, the UAE government plans to increase the contribution of the manufacturing industry to its economy by diversifying its investments in other industries.

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  • Middle East & Africa Copper Scrap Market Scrap Grade Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
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    • Other Scrap Grade
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