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Global Metal Recycling Market to Grow at 3.9% during 2025-2033
The global metal recycling market reached a value of USD 253.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 356.0 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 3.9% during 2025-2033. Read more
Metal Recycling Market Size to Hit USD 631.72 Billion by 2034
The global metal recycling market size is estimated at USD 318.85 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach around USD 631.72 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 7.90% from 2025 to 2034. Read more

US Scrap Trends Outlook: May 2025
The ferrous scrap market outlook for May 2025 points to another month of significant downside pressure, driven primarily by weakening demand conditions. The Trend Indicator has dropped steeply to 25.4, suggesting a high likelihood of falling prices. Read more
Scrap Metal Prices Dip in April 2025: Copper and Steel Lead the Decline
Significant drops in copper, steel, and aluminum prices signal market volatility and impact recycler profits. Read more

Rush of Copper to US Because of Tariff Threat Creates Shortages in Continental Europe
A surge in copper shipments to the U.S., driven by fears of impending tariffs, has caused significant shortages and market distortions in continental Europe. Spot markets in Europe have witnessed record-high premiums for immediate delivery. Read more
China’s Copper Supplies Set to Run Out as US Tariffs Bite, Says Mercuria
China’s copper inventories are rapidly depleting and could run out by mid-June 2025 due to increasing global demand and looming US tariffs, according to Mercuria. This is creating direct competition with China, driving one of the tightest supply shocks in recent history. Read more

Top Trends in the Scrap Metal Industry for 2025
The scrap metal industry is constantly evolving. Key trends shaping the industry in 2025 include increased demand for recycled metal and technological advancements in scrap metal recycling. Read more
Recycled Scrap Metal Market Growth and Forecast, 2025 to 2035
The global sales of recycled scrap metal are estimated to be worth USD 75.5 billion in 2025 and are anticipated to reach a value of USD 149.9 billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% over the forecast period. Read more

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