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Japan Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The non-ferrous scrap recycling market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 158,394.4 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 4.6% is expected of Japan non-ferrous scrap recycling market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$111,272.4
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$115,402.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$158,394.4
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
4.6%

Japan non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights

  • The Japan non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 111,272.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 158,394.4 million by 2033.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% 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 2025USD 111,272.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 158,394.4 million
Growth rate4.6% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentConstruction
Fastest growing segmentConsumer 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, Japan accounted for 16.4% 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 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.

According to the OECD, Japan’s per capita aluminum consumption was 13 kg in 2022. The country’s non-ferrous scrap generation stands as a pivotal component of its recycling sector, with an impact on both the environment and the economy.

The market growth is attributed to the rising demand for decarbonization of various industries and reducing import dependence. As a result, the economy has started focusing on recyclable materials and is supported by government initiatives.

Manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing recycled materials to reduce their reliance on virgin resources and minimize their environmental footprint. This trend has spurred investments in innovative recycling technologies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality and quantity of recycled non-ferrous metals.

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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 36.94% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan 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.




According to the OECD, Japan’s per capita aluminum consumption was 13 kg in 2022. The country’s non-ferrous scrap generation stands as a pivotal component of its recycling sector, with an impact on both the environment and the economy.

The market growth is attributed to the rising demand for decarbonization of various industries and reducing import dependence. As a result, the economy has started focusing on recyclable materials and is supported by government initiatives.

Manufacturers are increasingly prioritizing recycled materials to reduce their reliance on virgin resources and minimize their environmental footprint. This trend has spurred investments in innovative recycling technologies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality and quantity of recycled non-ferrous metals.

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

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