South Africa Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2033

The copper scrap market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 196.0 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.1% is expected of South Africa copper scrap market from 2024 to 2033.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$119.0
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$196.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2033
5.1%
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South Africa copper scrap market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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South Africa copper scrap market highlights

  • The South Africa copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 119.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 196.0 million by 2033.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% 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.


Copper scrap market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 119.0 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 196.0 million
Growth rate5.1% (CAGR from 2024 to 2033)
Largest segmentNew scrap
Fastest growing segmentOld Scrap
Historical data2021 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 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, South Africa accounted for 0.2% of the global copper scrap market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa copper scrap market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 196.0 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

South Africa 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 86.72% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa copper scrap market based on old scrap, new scrap covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


South Africa is currently in the middle of an impending energy crisis primarily due to the lack of infrastructural investment. The theft and vandalism of copper cables and wires have accentuated the situation, which has adversely impacted the operations of T&D majors such as Eskom and Transnet, an infrastructural pipeline company.

According to Transnet’s reports, a 30% y-o-y reduction in copper cable theft was witnessed in 2022, losing about 742 km of cables worth ZAR700 million (~ USD 38.2 million) on the coal corridor. Other companies faced similar losses.

To combat this menace, the government is currently seeking to address this issue by increasing investment in renewable energy and clean fuel. Safeguarding the existing and upcoming infrastructure is expected to remain a priority.

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