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Middle East & Africa Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The non-ferrous scrap recycling market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 31,440.9 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 3.1% is expected of Middle East & Africa non-ferrous scrap recycling market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$24,604.4
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$25,308.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$31,440.9
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
3.1%

MEA non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights

  • The MEA non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 24,604.4 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.1% 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.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 24,604.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 31,440.9 million
Growth rate3.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentConstruction
Fastest growing segmentConsumer Goods
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 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, MEA region accounted for 3.6% of the global non-ferrous scrap recycling market in 2025.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 473,769.8 million by 2033.

According to the IMF, the GDP of the Middle East & Africa reached 3.3% and 3.7%, respectively, in 2023. Countries in the region are developing at a fast pace, owing to rapid industrialization and urbanization.

For example, the UAE government plans to increase the contribution of the manufacturing industry to the GDP of the economy by diversifying its investments in sectors other than oil & gas. The growing consumption of aluminum and copper in the region is expected to boost the demand for non-ferrous scrap.

Additionally, increased investment in the industrial sector is anticipated to augment scrap generation in the country, thus creating demand for recycling activities in the region. For instance, in November 2023, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), an aluminum producer in the UAE, announced the beginning of construction of an aluminum recycling plant. A new facility with a capacity.

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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

Middle East & Africa Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Outlook

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Construction was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.67% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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 IMF, the GDP of the Middle East & Africa reached 3.3% and 3.7%, respectively, in 2023. Countries in the region are developing at a fast pace, owing to rapid industrialization and urbanization.

For example, the UAE government plans to increase the contribution of the manufacturing industry to the GDP of the economy by diversifying its investments in sectors other than oil & gas. The growing consumption of aluminum and copper in the region is expected to boost the demand for non-ferrous scrap.

Additionally, increased investment in the industrial sector is anticipated to augment scrap generation in the country, thus creating demand for recycling activities in the region. For instance, in November 2023, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), an aluminum producer in the UAE, announced the beginning of construction of an aluminum recycling plant. A new facility with a capacity.

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

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