E-scrap Recycling Market Report 2026

The e-scrap recycling market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.26 billion in 2025 to $11.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global electronics consumption, rising landfill concerns associated with hazardous e waste, early development of manual dismantling and metal recovery processes, expansion of recycling regulations, increased public awareness of environmental impacts.

The e-scrap recycling market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for critical minerals from recycled sources, increasing investment in automated and AI driven recycling systems, growth in manufacturer take back programs, expansion of circular economy initiatives, rising enforcement of e waste compliance standards. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing volume of discarded consumer electronics, rising adoption of automated sorting and recovery technologies, growing awareness of safe disposal practices, expansion of recycling programs for large appliances, increasing recovery of valuable metals from e waste streams.

The rising adoption of electronic products is anticipated to drive the growth of the e-scrap recycling market in the coming years. Electronic products include a wide range of devices, from consumer gadgets like smartphones and laptops to larger items such as household appliances, industrial equipment, and medical devices. This increase in electronic product adoption is fueled by technological advancements, affordability, convenience, and the rising demand for connectivity and digitalization in various aspects of life. E-scrap contains valuable metals such as gold, silver, palladium, and copper, which can be recovered and repurposed in new electronic products. For example, in May 2025, according to Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company, 5G mobile subscriptions are expected to increase from 1.62 billion in 2023 to 6.29 billion by 2030. Consequently, the growing adoption of electronic products is propelling the growth of the e-scrap recycling market.

Major companies in the market are concentrating on integrated platforms to enhance the recovery of valuable materials from e-waste. These platforms optimize the recycling process by merging sorting, dismantling, and extraction technologies, facilitating the efficient separation of precious metals, rare earth elements, and other reusable components. For instance, in July 2024, Attero, an Indian e-waste recycling firm, introduced an integrated e-waste Consumer Take-Back platform named Selsmart. This platform aims to revolutionize the e-waste recycling landscape and address India's escalating e-waste crisis, which is projected to reach 14 million tons by 2030. Selsmart enables consumers to make environmentally and financially responsible choices from the comfort of their homes.

In August 2023, Elemental, a Luxembourg-based provider of metals recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services, acquired Colt Recycling for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Elemental aims to strengthen its e-scrap recycling capabilities by incorporating Colt Recycling’s consumer electronics recycling and ITAD services, expanding its service offerings and geographic presence in North America. Colt Recycling is a US-based e-scrap recycling company.

Major companies operating in the e-scrap recycling market are TES-AMM Japan, DOWA Holdings Co. Ltd., Aurubis AG, Tetronics Holdings Ltd, Boliden AB, JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation, Sims Lifecycle Services Ltd, Umicore N.V., Stena Metall AB, Retronix Inc., Technology Conservation Group Inc., Sage Sustainable Electronics LLC, Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd, Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP, Dynamic Recycling Inc., ERI LLC and Sims Metal Management Limited, Electronic Recyclers International Inc., Advanced Technology Recycling Inc., PowerHouse Recycling Inc., MBA Polymers Inc., Lifespan Technology Recycling Inc., E-Waste Harvesters Inc., Grand Metal Corporation, GreenChip Recycling LLC, RecycleForce, Ecoreco Limited, Global Electric Electronic Processing Inc., ECS Refining LLC, E-Parisaraa Pvt. Ltd., Secure Environmental Electronics Recycling Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the e scrap recycling market by increasing costs for imported dismantling machinery, sorting equipment, shredders and electronic components that serve as raw material inputs. Regions dependent on imported e scrap feedstock or recycling technology, such as Southeast Asia and parts of Europe, face higher processing costs and reduced profit margins. These tariffs also affect the flow of cross border e waste shipments, leading to supply inconsistencies and longer processing timelines. On the positive side, tariffs encourage countries to develop local recycling capacity, strengthen regulatory frameworks and invest in advanced resource recovery technologies.

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E-scrap recycling involves the reprocessing and reuse of electronic waste. This process aims to recover materials from electronic waste so that they can be utilized in the production of new electronic products.

E-scrap recycling encompasses various products, including IT and telecom equipment, small household appliances, large white goods, consumer electronics, and other items. IT and telecom equipment refer to computer hardware, software, servers, ancillary equipment, telephones, and other telecommunications products. This category also includes office products such as photocopiers and fax machines, as well as any technology or equipment used in the creation, conversion, or duplication of data or information. The processed materials resulting from e-scrap recycling include metals, glass, plastics, and others, which find applications in various sectors such as construction materials and recycled materials.Europe was the largest region in the e-scrap recycling market in 2025. The regions covered in the e-scrap recycling market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the e-scrap recycling market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The e-scrap recycling market includes revenues earned by entities by recycling various e-scrap and recover the resources (e.g., electric cookers and radios). E-scrap is short for electronic waste and it is the trash generated from broken, obsolete, and the surplus electronic devices. E-scrap recycling helps recover valuable materials from the electronic products that are either old or no longer used. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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