E-scrap Recycling Market Growth, Size, Share, Trends, Key Players Analysis, and Forecast till 2031

E-scrap Recycling Market Size and Forecast (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Product Type (IT & Telecom Equipment, Small Household Appliances, Large White Goods, Consumer Electronics, and Others), Processed Material Type (Metal, Glass, Plastic, and Others) and Geography

  • Report Code : TIPRE00007570
  • Category : Electronics and Semiconductor
  • No. of Pages : 150
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The E-scrap recycling market size is projected to reach US$ 11910.71 million by 2031 from US$ 4092.32 million in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 14.3 % during 2023–2031. An increase in transboundary movement of e-scrap is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

E-scrap Recycling Market Analysis

Household appliance manufacturers are also offering newer models to attract customers. The new product launches precede scrapping the existing household appliances, which is benefitting the e-scrap recycling market players. This is again transforming the e-scrap recycling industry. Furthermore, as technological advancements are advancing rapidly across the globe, the manufacturers of consumer electronics or household appliances with limited lifespans. This helps the manufacturers to increase their technologies over some time, resulting in a decrease in the amount of electronic scrapyards, which is ultimately driving the e-scrap recycling market.

E-scrap Recycling Market Overview

E-waste recycling is the method of extracting valuable items after removing the e-waste into tiny pieces that could be recycled in a new electronic appliance. E-waste recycling has all kinds of benefits, including the protection of the environment and human health. Most of the materials that make up smartphones and computers are derived from non-renewable minerals; recycling these materials can avert the supply of consumer goods that become inevitable in lives from being suspended until substitutions are discovered.

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E-scrap Recycling Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 3,222.13 million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 8199.04 Mn by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 14.3% from 2021 to 2028
Forecast Period2021- 2028
Base Year2021
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E-scrap Recycling Market Drivers and Opportunities

Growing government initiatives

The governments of various countries are taking initiatives for E scrap recycling. The Government has carried out a number of steps to formalise the e-waste recycling sector of the various country. The E-Waste (Management) Rules provide for mandatory authorization of the demolishing and recycling units from the involved State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/ Pollution Control Committees (PCCs). CPCB has issued guidelines for the processing of e-waste. The CPCB and SPCBs have been observing the units, and necessary measures have been taken to enhance and modernize the recycling industry with the help of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Therefore, the growing government initiatives are driving the E-scrap recycling market.

Increasing demand for recycled materials

Consumers are highly satisfied with products made from recycled materials that are also ecological at the end of their lifespan. In a survey of a company, a large majority assumed that products made from recycled materials are superior to those made from virgin materials. Consumers globally have become progressively concerned about packaging waste and leakage into the environment, and governments have begun answering to public sentiment with robust action along accelerated timelines, so the demand for recycled materials is increasing, which is creating more opportunities for the market.

E-scrap Recycling Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the E-scrap recycling market analysis are component, protocol, and application.

  • Based on the product type, the E-scrap recycling market is divided into IT & telecom equipment, small household appliances, large white goods, consumer electronics, and others. The IT & telecom equipment segment held a larger market share in 2023.
  • By processed material type, the market is segmented into metal, glass, plastic, and others.

E-scrap Recycling Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the E-scrap recycling market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.

APAC dominates the E-scrap recycling market. Various factors are driving the APAC E-scrap recycling market, such as growing government initiatives, increasing demand for recycled materials and more. Therefore the market is significantly growing in the region.

E-scrap Recycling Market Report Scope

E-scrap Recycling Market News and Recent Developments

The E-scrap recycling market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the E-scrap recycling market are listed below:

  • The government will soon come up with an online platform to facilitate the trade of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates. This move will help the country tackle the growing menace of e-waste, like defunct mobile phones and laptops. (Source: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Press Release, March 2024.)
  • Major electronics manufacturers this week joined with the Consumer Technology Association to form the Consumer Technology Circularity Initiative, which aimed to boost e-scrap processing, improve repair and reuse, and incorporate more recycled content into products. (Source: Consumer Technology Association, Press Release, January 2024)

E-scrap Recycling Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “E-scrap Recycling Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

  • E-scrap recycling market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
  • E-scrap recycling market trends as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
  • Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
  • E-scrap recycling market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
  • Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments in the E-scrap recycling market
  • Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Report Coverage

Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Product Type, Processed Material Type Geography

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, South Africa, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What is the expected CAGR of the E-scrap recycling market?

The expected CAGR of the global E-scrap recycling market is 14.3 %.

What would be the estimated value of the E-scrap recycling market by 2031?

The global E-scrap recycling market is expected to reach US$ 11910.71 million by 2031.

What are the future trends of the E-scrap recycling market?

An increase in transboundary movement of e-scrap is anticipated to play a significant role in the global E-scrap recycling market in the coming years.

Which are the leading players operating in the E-scrap recycling market?

The key players holding majority shares in the global E-scrap recycling market are DOWA HOLDINGS CO., LTD, Ecoreco Ltd, Electronic Recyclers International, Inc., Enviro-Hub Holdings Ltd, JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation, Sims Metal Management Ltd, Stena Metall Ab, Tetronics, Umicore, and Quantum Lifecycle Partners.

What are the driving factors impacting the E-scrap recycling market?

Growing government initiatives and increasing demand for recycled materials are the major factors that propel the global E-scrap recycling market.

Which region dominated the E-scrap recycling market in 2023?

APAC dominates the E-scrap recycling market.

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Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.

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  1. Data Triangulation and Final Review:

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