Middle East Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Sector (Construction, Automotive, Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods), By Metal (Aluminum, Copper, Lead), By Country, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
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Middle East Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Summary
The Middle East non-ferrous scrap recycling market size was valued at USD 15.50 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 20.43 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2025 to 2033. The market is witnessing steady growth as industrial expansion and urban development drive higher consumption of metals such as aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, and nickel.
The region’s focus on diversifying its economy away from oil has resulted in the rapid growth of manufacturing, automotive, construction, and electrical industries, all generating significant quantities of non-ferrous scrap. This creates a strong demand for recycling as a reliable raw material source. The recycling sector is emerging as a cost-efficient solution to meet industrial needs while reducing dependence on imported metals.
Environmental sustainability has become a key focus across Middle Eastern economies, especially in line with national visions like Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Green Agenda. Governments are encouraging industries to implement recycling methods to reduce landfill waste and lower the carbon footprint linked to primary metal production. Non-ferrous metals are especially important because they can be recycled repeatedly without losing their characteristics, making them ideal for sustainable practices. Policy support and increased public awareness are driving industries to adopt more recycling.
Urbanization and infrastructure development are also increasing the availability of non-ferrous scrap in the region. The expansion of transportation systems, housing developments, renewable energy infrastructure, and commercial facilities leads to greater metal use and ultimately generates substantial scrap volumes. The rise in electric vehicle adoption and renewable energy initiatives further boosts the demand for copper and aluminum recycling, as these metals are crucial for wiring, cables, and lightweight structures. This cycle of consumption and recovery maintains a steady supply of recyclable materials.
Economic factors are another strong driver. Recycling non-ferrous metals requires less energy than producing metals from virgin ores, significantly lowering production costs. With fluctuating global metal prices, industries in the Middle East are increasingly turning to recycled sources to stabilize supply chains and maintain competitiveness. Non-ferrous scrap recycling also opens up opportunities for small and medium enterprises that trade and process metal waste, adding value to local economies and creating jobs in collection, sorting, and reprocessing.
Finally, international trade is reinforcing the growth of the non-ferrous scrap recycling sector. The Middle East acts as both a supplier and consumer of recycled metals, with hubs like the UAE becoming global trading centers for scrap material. Large-scale recycling firms and strong logistics and port infrastructure position the region as a strategic link in the global metal recycling value chain. This combination of industrial demand, policy backing, environmental responsibility, and trade activity establishes the Middle East as a significant player in the non-ferrous scrap recycling market.
Middle East Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Middle East non-ferrous scrap recycling market report on the basis of sector, end use, and country:
The Middle East non-ferrous scrap recycling market size was valued at USD 15.50 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 20.43 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 3.1% from 2025 to 2033. The market is witnessing steady growth as industrial expansion and urban development drive higher consumption of metals such as aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, and nickel.
The region’s focus on diversifying its economy away from oil has resulted in the rapid growth of manufacturing, automotive, construction, and electrical industries, all generating significant quantities of non-ferrous scrap. This creates a strong demand for recycling as a reliable raw material source. The recycling sector is emerging as a cost-efficient solution to meet industrial needs while reducing dependence on imported metals.
Environmental sustainability has become a key focus across Middle Eastern economies, especially in line with national visions like Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s Green Agenda. Governments are encouraging industries to implement recycling methods to reduce landfill waste and lower the carbon footprint linked to primary metal production. Non-ferrous metals are especially important because they can be recycled repeatedly without losing their characteristics, making them ideal for sustainable practices. Policy support and increased public awareness are driving industries to adopt more recycling.
Urbanization and infrastructure development are also increasing the availability of non-ferrous scrap in the region. The expansion of transportation systems, housing developments, renewable energy infrastructure, and commercial facilities leads to greater metal use and ultimately generates substantial scrap volumes. The rise in electric vehicle adoption and renewable energy initiatives further boosts the demand for copper and aluminum recycling, as these metals are crucial for wiring, cables, and lightweight structures. This cycle of consumption and recovery maintains a steady supply of recyclable materials.
Economic factors are another strong driver. Recycling non-ferrous metals requires less energy than producing metals from virgin ores, significantly lowering production costs. With fluctuating global metal prices, industries in the Middle East are increasingly turning to recycled sources to stabilize supply chains and maintain competitiveness. Non-ferrous scrap recycling also opens up opportunities for small and medium enterprises that trade and process metal waste, adding value to local economies and creating jobs in collection, sorting, and reprocessing.
Finally, international trade is reinforcing the growth of the non-ferrous scrap recycling sector. The Middle East acts as both a supplier and consumer of recycled metals, with hubs like the UAE becoming global trading centers for scrap material. Large-scale recycling firms and strong logistics and port infrastructure position the region as a strategic link in the global metal recycling value chain. This combination of industrial demand, policy backing, environmental responsibility, and trade activity establishes the Middle East as a significant player in the non-ferrous scrap recycling market.
Middle East Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the Middle East non-ferrous scrap recycling market report on the basis of sector, end use, and country:
- Sector Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Volume, Million Tons; 2021 - 2033)
- Construction
- Automotive
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial Goods
- Metal Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Volume, Million Tons; 2021 - 2033)
- Aluminum
- Copper
- Lead
- Others
- Country Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; Volume, Million Tons; 2021 - 2033)
- Middle East & Africa
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Table of Contents
80 Pages
- Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information Analysis
- 1.3.2. Data Analysis Models
- 1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
- Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Outlook
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
- Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Global Non Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3. Technology Overview
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.6. Industry Trends
- 3.6.1. Trade Outlook
- 3.6.2. ESG Trends
- 3.6.3. Economic Trends
- 3.7. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.7.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.7.3. Threat of Substitution
- 3.7.4. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.7.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.8. PESTLE Analysis
- 3.8.1. Political
- 3.8.2. Economic
- 3.8.3. Social Landscape
- 3.8.4. Technology
- 3.8.5. Environmental
- 3.8.6. Legal
- Chapter 4. Middle East Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market: Sector Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Middle East Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market: Sector Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2. Construction
- 4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 4.3. Automotive
- 4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 4.4. Consumer Goods
- 4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 4.5. Industrial Goods
- 4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- Chapter 5. Middle East Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market: Metal Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Middle East Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling Market: Metal Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2. Aluminum
- 5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 5.3. Copper
- 5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 5.4. Lead
- 5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 5.5. Others
- 5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- Chapter 6. Flat Steel Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Regional Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 6.2. Middle East
- 6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by sector, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.4. Bahrain
- 6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, by sector, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.5. Kuwait
- 6.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, by sector, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.6. Saudi Arabia
- 6.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, by sector, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.7. UAE
- 6.2.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by sector, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- 6.2.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by end use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion) (Million Tons)
- Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 7.4. Vendor Landscape
- 7.4.1. List of distributors
- 7.5. List of prospective end-users
- 7.6. Strategy Initiatives
- 7.7. Company Profiles/Listing
- 7.7.1. Golden Sun Metal Scrap TR LLC
- 7.7.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.2. Alwadi Metal Scrap
- 7.7.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.3. Pan Gulf International
- 7.7.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.4. Sharif Metals International DMCC
- 7.7.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.5. Planet Green Recycling L.L.C
- 7.7.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.6. WaterLink Corp
- 7.7.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.7. Milan Metal Scrap & Used Batteries TR LLC
- 7.7.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.8. Amkay Metals DMCC
- 7.7.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.9. Arm Metal Recycling
- 7.7.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7.10. Green World Group
- 7.7.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
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