U.S. Copper Scrap Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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U.S. copper scrap market highlights
- The U.S. copper scrap market generated a revenue of USD 7,773.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 14,983.1 million by 2033.
- The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% 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 7,773.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 14,983.1 million |
| Growth rate | 8.8% (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, U.S. accounted for 19.6% 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 North America, U.S. copper scrap market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- U.S. is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 14,983.1 million by 2033.
According to the latest statistics released by the World Integrated Trade Solution, World Bank, the U.S. is one of the largest copper scrap suppliers worldwide, and the country exported nearly USD 4.49 billion of copper scrap in 2021. Hence, the country is one of the largest net exporters of copper scrap in the world.
The key export destinations were China, Germany, South Korea, Belgium, and Japan. Further in 2022, 891.8 kilotons of copper were consumed in the form of refined metal and its alloys produced from copper scrap.
Despite the rise in copper scrap prices since 2020 and the prices peaking in April 2022, the demand for copper scrap has been rising due to clean energy, electrification, and the gradual regularization of the recycling value chain.
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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 |
U.S. Copper Scrap Market Outlook
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New Scrap was the largest segment with a revenue share of 89.51% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. copper scrap market based on old scrap, new scrap covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
According to the latest statistics released by the World Integrated Trade Solution, World Bank, the U.S. is one of the largest copper scrap suppliers worldwide, and the country exported nearly USD 4.49 billion of copper scrap in 2021. Hence, the country is one of the largest net exporters of copper scrap in the world.
The key export destinations were China, Germany, South Korea, Belgium, and Japan. Further in 2022, 891.8 kilotons of copper were consumed in the form of refined metal and its alloys produced from copper scrap.
Despite the rise in copper scrap prices since 2020 and the prices peaking in April 2022, the demand for copper scrap has been rising due to clean energy, electrification, and the gradual regularization of the recycling value chain.
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