Global Electronic Scarp Recycling Market is estimated to be valued at USD 34.94 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 57.25 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 34.94 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
7.30%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 57.25 Bn
Figure. Electronic Scarp Recycling Market Share (%), By Region 2025
The electronic scrap or e-scrap recycling market has seen substantial growth over the past decade due to rising awareness about the ethical disposal of electronic waste. Rapid advancements in consumer electronics have led to shorter product life cycles and higher obsolescence rates. Growing volumes of outdated or damaged electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, televisions, and various home appliances have increased the need for responsible recycling processes that extract valuable materials for reuse instead of dumping components in landfills. Stringent environmental regulations in developed markets related to hazardous materials and proper waste management have also driven more companies to establish closed loop recycling programs. With environmental consciousness rising globally, the electronic scrap recycling market is well positioned for continued expansion to process increasing amounts of e-waste.
Market Dynamics:
The electronic scrap recycling market is primarily driven by the burgeoning volumes of end-of-life electronic products that require sustainable processing. Rapid developments in consumer electronics have led to shorter product life cycles and higher obsolescence rates, exacerbating the flow of outdated devices that enter the waste stream each year. Stringent environmental regulations regarding the disposal of electronic waste and banning of toxic materials in numerous countries also compel electronics manufacturers and consumers to ensure their old devices get recycled properly through authorized recyclers. Additionally, the demand for recovered precious metals like gold, silver, copper, and platinum from discarded electronics provides a major incentive for recycling activities. However, the presence of hazardous materials in some e-waste components and the complexity of separating different substances pose challenges. Illegal exports of e-waste to developing countries with lax regulations also undermine regulated recycling.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global electronic scrap recycling market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global electronic scrap recycling market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Umicore N.V., Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd., Ultromex Ltd., LS-Nikko Copper Inc., Glencore Xstrata PLC., Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd., Outotec Oyj, JX Holdings Inc., Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Boliden Group, Quantum Lifecycle Partners, Stena Technoworld AB, Tetronics International Limited, Electronics Recyclers International Inc., Sims Limited, Aurubis AG, Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd (India), Great Lakes Electronics Corporation, E-Parisaraa Private Limited, and Veolia Environment SA
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global electronic scrap recycling market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Detailed Segmentation-
Product Type:
Computers & Laptops
Mobile Phones
Televisions
Refrigerators
Others
Source:
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
Umicore N.V.
Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd.
Ultromex Ltd.
LS-Nikko Copper Inc.
Glencore Xstrata PLC.
Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd.
Outotec Oyj
JX Holdings Inc.
Mitsui & Co. Ltd.
Boliden Group
Quantum Lifecycle Partners
Stena Technoworld AB
Tetronics International Limited
Electronics Recyclers International Inc.
Sims Limited
Aurubis AG
Attero Recycling Pvt. Ltd (India)
Great Lakes Electronics Corporation
E-Parisaraa Private Limited
Veolia Environment SA
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Product Type
Market Snippet, By Source
Market Snippet, By Region
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Mergers and Acquisitions
4. Global Electronic Scarp Recycling Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Electronic Scarp Recycling Market
Impact Analysis
5. Global Electronic Scarp Recycling Market, By Product Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Computers & Laptops
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Mobile Phones
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Televisions
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Refrigerators
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
6. Global Electronic Scarp Recycling Market, By Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Residential
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Commercial
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
Industrial
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Segment Trends
7. Global Electronic Scarp Recycling Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2021-2032
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn))
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Source, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)