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Mexico - North America Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The non-ferrous scrap recycling market in Mexico - North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,986.9 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 2.5% is expected of Mexico - North America non-ferrous scrap recycling market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$6,667.2
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$6,731.7
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$7,986.9
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
2.5%

Mexico non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights

  • The Mexico non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 6,667.2 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 7,986.9 million by 2033.
  • The Mexico market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% 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 6,667.2 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 7,986.9 million
Growth rate2.5% (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, Mexico accounted for 1.0% 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.

The demand for copper and aluminum in Mexico is being driven up by the increasing consumption of packaged goods and the presence of one of the largest automotive manufacturing sectors in the region. Mexico's aluminum imports in 2022 were estimated at around 27 million tons, according to the International Trade Administration.

This highlights Mexico's position as a crucial player in the nonferrous scrap recycling market. The country has become a significant participant in the automotive manufacturing sector, attracting significant investments from global automakers.

The market is expected to experience significant growth opportunities due to the increasing focus on sustainable packaging. Aluminum is a suitable material for various packaging applications, such as cans, bottles, and foils.

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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

Mexico - North America Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Outlook

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Construction was the largest segment with a revenue share of 37.16% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the Mexico - North America 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.




The demand for copper and aluminum in Mexico is being driven up by the increasing consumption of packaged goods and the presence of one of the largest automotive manufacturing sectors in the region. Mexico's aluminum imports in 2022 were estimated at around 27 million tons, according to the International Trade Administration.

This highlights Mexico's position as a crucial player in the nonferrous scrap recycling market. The country has become a significant participant in the automotive manufacturing sector, attracting significant investments from global automakers.

The market is expected to experience significant growth opportunities due to the increasing focus on sustainable packaging. Aluminum is a suitable material for various packaging applications, such as cans, bottles, and foils.

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

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