France Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook
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France ferrous scrap recycling market highlights
- The France ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 9,409.3 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 14,356.3 million by 2033.
- The France market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, construction was the largest revenue generating application in 2025.
- Consumer Goods is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Ferrous scrap recycling market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 9,409.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 14,356.3 million |
| Growth rate | 5.7% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Construction |
| Fastest growing segment | Consumer Goods |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Industrial Goods, Construction, Consumer Goods, Automotive |
| Key market players worldwide | European Metals Holdings Ltd, Sims Ltd, Schnitzer Steel Industries, American Iron & Metal, Innovative Metal Recycling, OmniSource Corporation, SA Recycling, Rudolf Schuy, TSR Recycling, Ward Recycling |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, France accounted for 3.6% of the global ferrous scrap recycling market in 2025.
- Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In Europe, Germany ferrous scrap recycling market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- UK is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 18,052.5 million by 2033.
France accounted for a share of more than 13.0% of the ferrous scrap recycling market in Europe in terms of revenue in 2021. The market growth is attributed to growing initiatives towards decarbonization.
For instance, in February 2022, the French government announced that it is going to invest EUR 1.7 billion in ArcelorMittal’s decarbonization program. With this investment, steelmaking in France will undergo a significant transition.
ArcelorMittal's CO2 emissions in France will be reduced by 7.8 million tons or 40% annually. France’s construction sector produces around 44% of the total scrap, of which 49% comes from building & construction.
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Publish Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Scope
Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Metals Holdings Ltd | View profile | 28,000 | 35 Outram Street, Level 3, West Perth, WA, Australia, 6005 | www.europeanmet.com |
| Sims Ltd | View profile | 4,000 | 189 O’Riordan Street, Suite 2, Level 9, Mascot, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2020 | www.simsltd.com |
| Schnitzer Steel Industries | View profile | 1001-5000 | Portland, Oregon, United States, North America | www.schnitzersteel.com/ |
| American Iron & Metal | View profile | 1001-5000 | Montréal, Quebec, Canada, North America | aim-global.com |
| Innovative Metal Recycling | View profile | 101-250 | Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | www.imrecycling.de |
| OmniSource Corporation | View profile | 1001-5000 | Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, North America | www.omnisource.com/ |
| SA Recycling | View profile | 1001-5000 | Orange, California, United States, North America | sarecycling.com |
| Rudolf Schuy | View profile | 51-100 | Limburg, Hessen, Germany, Europe | schuy.eu |
| TSR Recycling | View profile | 1001-5000 | Lünen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | www.tsr.eu/ |
| Ward Recycling | View profile | 251-500 | Woodville, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, Europe | www.ward.com |
France Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Outlook
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Construction was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.01% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the France ferrous scrap recycling market based on industrial goods, construction, consumer goods, automotive covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
France accounted for a share of more than 13.0% of the ferrous scrap recycling market in Europe in terms of revenue in 2021. The market growth is attributed to growing initiatives towards decarbonization.
For instance, in February 2022, the French government announced that it is going to invest EUR 1.7 billion in ArcelorMittal’s decarbonization program. With this investment, steelmaking in France will undergo a significant transition.
ArcelorMittal's CO2 emissions in France will be reduced by 7.8 million tons or 40% annually. France’s construction sector produces around 44% of the total scrap, of which 49% comes from building & construction.
- France Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Construction
- Automotive
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial Goods
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