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Steel Scrap - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 419 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 1382319

Global Steel Scrap Market to Reach 738 Million Metric Tons by 2030

The global market for Steel Scrap estimated at 529.2 Million Metric Tons in the year 2023, is projected to reach 738 Million Metric Tons by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Obsolete Steel Scrap, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 5.2% CAGR and reach 414.3 Million Metric Tons by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Prompt Steel Scrap segment is estimated at 3% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at 50.5 Million Metric Tons, While China is Forecast to Grow at 5.3% CAGR

The Steel Scrap market in the U.S. is estimated at 50.5 Million Metric Tons in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of 287.4 Million Metric Tons by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 2.6% and 2.9% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.4% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 73 Featured)

  • ArcelorMittal S.A.
  • Baosteel Group Corporation
  • Commercial Metals Company
  • EVRAZ North America
  • Gerdau S/A
  • Metalico, Inc.
  • Nucor Corporation
  • Oryx Stainless Group
  • Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
  • Sims Metal Management Limited
  • Steel Dynamics, Inc.

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Global Economic Outlook
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Steel Scrap - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Steel Scrap Market Poised to Prosper in the Long-Term
  • Benefits of Scrap Steel Vs. Iron Ore in Steel Production (in %)
  • Steel Recovery Rates of Various Industries
  • Steel Scrap Industry Likely to Benefit from Decarbonization Trends
  • How Steel Scrap Can Contribute in Decarbonizing Steel Industry
  • Critical Importance of Steel in Every Aspect of Human Life to Sustain Momentum in the Steel Scrap Market in the Post COVID-19 Period
  • A Snapshot of Steel End-Use Sectors
  • Steel Production Prospers in 2017-2022 Period
  • World Crude Steel Production (2012-2022) in Million Tons
  • Exports Scenario Dominated by China
  • Leading Steel Exporting Countries (2022): Exports (in Million Metric Tons) for China, Japan, European Union (27), South Korea, Germany, Türkiye, Russia, Italy, Belgium, Brazil, India, France, Taiwan, Netherlands, and Indonesia
  • European Union Becomes the Top Steel Importer
  • Leading Steel Importing Countries (2022): Imports (in Million Metric Tons) for European Union (27), USA, Germany, Italy, Türkiye, China, South Korea, Thailand, Belgium, Poland, France, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, and Netherlands
  • Analysis by Scrap Type
  • Steel Scrap Trade Scenario
  • Leading Volume Importers (Million Metric Tons) of Ferrous Scrap (2022)
  • Leading Volume Exporters (Million Metric Tons) of Ferrous Scrap (2022)
  • Steel Scrap: An Introduction
  • Grades of Steel Scrap
  • Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Scrap: The Differences
  • Ways to Distinguish Stainless Steel Scrap from Other Metal Scraps
  • Steel Scrap Sorting & Preparation Methods
  • Steel Scrap Recycling
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Select Global Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Increased Global Steel Demand Fueling Demand for Ferrous Scrap
  • Advancements & Innovations in Scrap Extraction and Processing Drive Growth
  • Digitization Comes to the Fore to Reinforce Steel Scrap Ecosystem
  • Sophisticated Technologies Make Inroads
  • Recent Technological Advances in Scrap Metal Recycling
  • New Sorting Technologies & Mechanisms
  • High-Tech IT Solutions
  • Advanced Scrap Metal-to-Steel Conversion Processes
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Researchers Develop Deep Learning-Based Model for Classifying and Rating Steel Scrap
  • Use of X-Rays
  • Bright Prospects for Stainless Steel Scrap Market
  • Revival in the Construction Sector to Renew Steel Demand, Triggering Parallel Momentum in Steel Scrap Market
  • World Construction Industry (in US$ Trillion) for the Years 2017, 2019 & 2022
  • Revival of Automotive Industry in Post COVID-19 Period to Instigate Fresh Growth Opportunities
  • World Automobile Production in Million Units: 2008-2022
  • Relevance of Steel in Household Appliances & Metal Goods Domains to Underpin Steel Scrap Demand in Upcoming Years
  • High Volume Opportunities to Re-Emerge in Shipping Sector in Post COVID-19 Environment
  • Pivotal Role of Steel in Machinery Manufacturing Augurs Well for Future Growth
  • Steel Scrap Recycling to Grow in Prominence amid Rising Emphasis on Reducing CO2 Emissions
  • Processes and Benefits of Steel Recycling
  • Steel Industry: Current & Future Prospects to Influence Steel Scrap Market
  • Green Trend Catches Up Steel Industry
  • Evolving Role of Electric Arc Furnace in Steel Making to Drive Scrap Demand
  • Global Production of Crude Steel (2022): Percentage Breakdown by Method of Production by Select Region
  • Steel Production by Manufacturing Process in Select Countries (2022)
  • A Note on Steel Scrap Pricing Trends
  • Key Challenges Confronting the Steel Scrap Market
  • Growing Prominence of Alternative Metals in Steel Recycling
  • Export Restrictions on Steel Scrap
  • Declining Use of Steel in Automobiles
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Steel Scrap Market Analysis of Annual Sales in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Steel Scrap by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Steel Scrap by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Steel Scrap by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Obsolete by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Obsolete by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Obsolete by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Prompt by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Prompt by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Prompt by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Home by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Home by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Home by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Construction by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Construction by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Automotive by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Automotive by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Shipping by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Shipping by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Shipping by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer Appliances by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Consumer Appliances by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Consumer Appliances by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Consumption in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Steel Scrap Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • US Apparent Steel* Consumption in Million Metric Tons (2013-2022)
  • US Crude Steel Market (2022E): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Type of Process - Electric Furnace and Oxygen Blown Converter
  • Steel and Scrap Momentum to Continue in Future
  • US Ferrous Scrap Market Outlook
  • Factors Impacting Steel Scrap Prices
  • US Steel Scrap Price Trends 2012-2021E
  • Scrap Export Scenario
  • US Iron & Steel Scrap Exports 2010-2020 (In Million Tons)
CANADA
  • Steel Scrap Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Canada for 2023 (E)
JAPAN
  • Steel Scrap Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Steel Scrap Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • China Redirects Focus on Restructuring its Steel Industry
  • Steel Scrap Market
  • Scrap Recycling: Industry Structure
  • China’s Move to Alienate from Global Scrap Market Leaves Local Steel Manufacturers with Thin Margins
  • Potential Impact of China’s Scrap Import Policy Changes on Market Dynamics
  • The Steel Scrap Futures of China
EUROPE
  • Steel Scrap Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Market Overview
  • Europe Crude Steel Production by Select Country (2022E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Steel Production by Process
  • European Safety Regulations for Handling of Steel Scrap
FRANCE
GERMANY
  • Market Overview
ITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAINRUSSIATURKEYREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Steel Scrap Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Market Overview
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFICLATIN AMERICABRAZILREST OF LATIN AMERICAREST OF WORLDIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • ArcelorMittal S.A.
  • Baosteel Group Corporation
  • Commercial Metals Company
  • EVRAZ North America
  • Gerdau S/A
  • Metalico, Inc.
  • Nucor Corporation
  • Oryx Stainless Group
  • Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.
  • Sims Metal Management Limited
  • Steel Dynamics, Inc.