South Africa Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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South Africa copper scrap market highlights
- The South Africa copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 67.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 107.9 million by 2033.
- The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% 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 67.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 107.9 million |
| Growth rate | 6.2% (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, South Africa accounted for 0.2% 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 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 107.9 million by 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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Publish Date: Mar 25, 2026
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Copper Scrap Market Scope
Copper Scrap Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Metals Co | View profile | 13,022 | 6565 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX, United States, 75039 | www.cmc.com |
| OmniSource Corporation | View profile | 1001-5000 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, North America | www.omnisource.com/ |
| Glencore PLC | View profile | 83,426 | Baarermattstrasse 3, Baar, Switzerland, CH-6340 | www.glencore.com |
| Aurubis AG | View profile | 7,305 | Hovestrasse 50, Hamburg, BY, Germany, 20539 | www.aurubis.com |
| Ames Copper Group | View profile | 51-100 | Shelby, North Carolina, United States, North America | www.amescoppergroup.com |
| Jain Metal Group | View profile | 1001-5000 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia | jainmetalgroup.com |
South Africa Copper Scrap Market Outlook
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New Scrap was the largest segment with a revenue share of 86.43% in 2025.
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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