China Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook
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China non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights
- The China non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 162,645.8 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 229,369.1 million by 2033.
- The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, construction was the largest revenue generating sector in 2025.
- Consumer 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 2025 | USD 162,645.8 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 229,369.1 million |
| Growth rate | 4.7% (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 | Construction, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods |
| Key market players worldwide | Hindalco Industries Ltd GDR, Aurubis AG, TSR Recycling, OmniSource Corporation, SA Recycling, Sims Ltd, Kuusakoski, Matalco, Recyclex |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, China accounted for 23.9% 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 Asia Pacific, China non-ferrous scrap recycling market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 5,535.6 million by 2033.
China is the largest producer and consumer of aluminum and copper in the world. It accounts for over one-third of the global copper consumption. As per IMF estimates, the GDP of China grew at 5.2% in 2023.
The country imposed a zero-COVID policy in June 2022 that resulted in a slowdown in a number of its key industries. According to the OECD, China's per capita aluminum consumption was 28 kg in 2022, indicating high demand.
According to the same source, the country accounts for around 58% of the global aluminum metal production and consumes 57% of the produced metal. The high demand for aluminum and copper in the country, along with a rising emphasis on decarbonization of the economy and promoting a circular economy, has propelled the growth of the recycling industry.
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Publish Date: May 05, 2026
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Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Scope
Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sims Ltd | View profile | 4,000 | 189 O’Riordan Street, Suite 2, Level 9, Mascot, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2020 | www.simsltd.com |
| 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 |
| TSR Recycling | View profile | 1001-5000 | Lünen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe | www.tsr.eu/ |
| Aurubis AG | View profile | 7,305 | Hovestrasse 50, Hamburg, BY, Germany, 20539 | www.aurubis.com |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd GDR | View profile | 63,258 | Pandurang Budhkar Road, Birla Centurion, 6th & 7th Floor, Worli, Mumbai, MH, India, 400030 | www.hindalco.com |
| Kuusakoski | View profile | - | Spånga, Skane Lan, Sweden, Europe | www.kuusakoski.se/ |
| Matalco | View profile | 251-500 | Brampton, Ontario, Canada, North America | matalco.com/ |
| Recyclex | View profile | 11-50 | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom, Europe | www.recyclex.co.uk |
China Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Outlook
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Construction was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.45% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the China 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.
China is the largest producer and consumer of aluminum and copper in the world. It accounts for over one-third of the global copper consumption. As per IMF estimates, the GDP of China grew at 5.2% in 2023.
The country imposed a zero-COVID policy in June 2022 that resulted in a slowdown in a number of its key industries. According to the OECD, China's per capita aluminum consumption was 28 kg in 2022, indicating high demand.
According to the same source, the country accounts for around 58% of the global aluminum metal production and consumes 57% of the produced metal. The high demand for aluminum and copper in the country, along with a rising emphasis on decarbonization of the economy and promoting a circular economy, has propelled the growth of the recycling industry.
- China Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Metal Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Copper
- Lead
- Aluminum
- Others
- China Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Sector Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Construction
- Automotive
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial Goods
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