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U.K. Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size & Outlook

The non-ferrous scrap recycling market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 44,544.0 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 3.4% is expected of the UK non-ferrous scrap recycling market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$34,455.4
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$35,282.5
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$44,544.0
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
3.4%

UK non-ferrous scrap recycling market highlights

  • The UK non-ferrous scrap recycling market generated a revenue of USD 34,455.4 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 44,544.0 million by 2033.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% 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 34,455.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 44,544.0 million
Growth rate3.4% (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, UK accounted for 5.1% 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 Europe, Germany non-ferrous scrap recycling market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 87,573.9 million by 2033.

The demand and production of recycled non-ferrous scrap is expected to increase, due to rising government initiatives and investments by private players to reduce harmful emissions and increase energy efficiency.

Moreover, the UK government’s investment in advanced recycling infrastructure and innovative sorting technologies enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the recycling process, further fostering market growth.

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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 38.69% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. 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 and production of recycled non-ferrous scrap is expected to increase, due to rising government initiatives and investments by private players to reduce harmful emissions and increase energy efficiency.

Moreover, the UK government’s investment in advanced recycling infrastructure and innovative sorting technologies enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the recycling process, further fostering market growth.

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

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