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 Growing volumes of outdated or damaged electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, televisions, and various home appliances have increased the need for responsible recycling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in consumer electronics have led to shorter product life cycles and higher obsolescence rates, exacerbating the flow of outdated devices that enter the waste stream each year.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$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 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:
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- Computers & Laptops
- Mobile Phones
- Televisions
- Refrigerators
- Others
- Source:
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- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Region:
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- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Company Profiles:
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- 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