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I have analyzed the current landscape for wholesale scrap metal on Alibaba.com and integrated global market trends for 2026.
The global scrap metal market is valued at $67.4 billion in 2026, with the non-ferrous segment projected to reach $703.25 billion by 2034. Demand is surging for high-purity copper scrap ($8,500–$9,200/mt) and aluminum (LME cash ~$2,878/mt), driven by the EV and green energy transition. Ferrous scrap, specifically HMS 1 & 2, continues to dominate volume, making up over 71% of the total market.
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Non Ferrous Metals Recycling Market Size, Share, Industry ...
DataM Intelligence
Global Non-Ferrous Metals Recycling Market reached US$ 267.5 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 345.0 million by 2030, growing with a ...
Non-ferrous Metal Recycling Market
Dataintelo
The non-ferrous metal recycling market was valued at $93.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $159.2 billion by 2033, growing at 7.8% CAGR.
Comprehensive Study of Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal Market ...
The Non-Ferrous Scrap Metal market is witnessing significant growth, driven by increasing industrialization, urbanization, and rising demand for ...
April 2026 Metal Market Update
All American Recycling
The U.S. ferrous scrap market remains largely supply-driven. Beginning in early March, scrap flows increased significantly due to the seasonal “spring thaw,” ...
Global Metal Recycling Market Expected to Reach USD ...
IMARC Group
The global metal recycling market size was valued at USD 263.0 Billion in 2025, and it is expected to reach USD 368.5 Billion by 2034, ...
Non Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size to Reach ...
Straits Research
Non Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market size to reach from $703.25 Bn in 2026 to $904.78 Bn by 2034, at a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period.