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Canada Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The non-ferrous scrap recycling market in Canada is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 42,959.0 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 2.1% is expected of Canada non-ferrous scrap recycling market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$36,558.4
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$37,226.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$42,959.0
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
2.1%

Canada non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights

  • The Canada non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 36,558.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 42,959.0 million by 2033.
  • The Canada market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, construction was the largest revenue generating sector in 2025.
  • Industrial Goods is the most lucrative sector segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Non-ferrous scrap recycling market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 36,558.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 42,959.0 million
Growth rate2.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentConstruction
Fastest growing segmentIndustrial Goods
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationConstruction, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods
Key market players worldwideHindalco Industries Ltd GDR, Aurubis AG, TSR Recycling, OmniSource Corporation, SA Recycling, Sims Ltd, Kuusakoski, Matalco, Recyclex


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Canada accounted for 5.4% of the global non-ferrous scrap recycling market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In North America, U.S. non-ferrous scrap recycling market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 7,986.9 million by 2033.

Canada is a significant consumer of aluminum products despite being among the largest exporters of aluminum. The adoption of aluminum and its products in the country is anticipated to increase owing to its recyclability and is expected to continue over the forecast period.

Furthermore, the recycling market is expected to be benefited by increasing government efforts to achieve a circular economy, with a target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This target is expected to positively aid the growth of the country's ferrous scrap recycling market.

According to Natural Resources Canada, aluminum is one of the most commonly recycled metals in the world. It is endlessly recyclable without losing quality. The growing emphasis on circular economy and recycling in the country has encouraged companies to invest in the recycling sector.

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Publish Date: May 05, 2026

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Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Sims LtdView profile 4,000189 O’Riordan Street, Suite 2, Level 9, Mascot, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2020www.simsltd.com
OmniSource CorporationView profile 1001-5000Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States, North Americawww.omnisource.com/
SA RecyclingView profile 1001-5000Orange, California, United States, North Americasarecycling.com
TSR RecyclingView profile 1001-5000Lünen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europewww.tsr.eu/
Aurubis AGView profile 7,305Hovestrasse 50, Hamburg, BY, Germany, 20539www.aurubis.com
Hindalco Industries Ltd GDRView profile 63,258Pandurang Budhkar Road, Birla Centurion, 6th & 7th Floor, Worli, Mumbai, MH, India, 400030www.hindalco.com
KuusakoskiView profile -Spånga, Skane Lan, Sweden, Europewww.kuusakoski.se/
MatalcoView profile 251-500Brampton, Ontario, Canada, North Americamatalco.com/
RecyclexView profile 11-50Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom, Europewww.recyclex.co.uk

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Construction was the largest segment with a revenue share of 38.45% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Canada non-ferrous scrap recycling market based on construction, automotive, consumer goods, industrial goods covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




Canada is a significant consumer of aluminum products despite being among the largest exporters of aluminum. The adoption of aluminum and its products in the country is anticipated to increase owing to its recyclability and is expected to continue over the forecast period.

Furthermore, the recycling market is expected to be benefited by increasing government efforts to achieve a circular economy, with a target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This target is expected to positively aid the growth of the country's ferrous scrap recycling market.

According to Natural Resources Canada, aluminum is one of the most commonly recycled metals in the world. It is endlessly recyclable without losing quality. The growing emphasis on circular economy and recycling in the country has encouraged companies to invest in the recycling sector.

  • Canada Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Metal Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Copper
    • Lead
    • Aluminum
    • Others
  • Canada Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Sector Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
    • Construction
    • Automotive
    • Consumer Goods
    • Industrial Goods

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