The Scrap Gold Recycling Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the scrap gold recycling industry has notably increased in the past few years. In the period between 2024 and 2025, the market is projected to expand from $14.73 billion to $16.15 billion, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
The Scrap Gold Recycling market is projected to reach $23.06 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Scrap Gold Recycling Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The drivers in the scrap gold recycling market are:
• Fluctuation in gold prices
• Increase in environmental regulations
• Economic downturns fostering recycling incentives
• Surge in consumer awareness of ethical sourcing practices
The scrap gold recycling market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Processing Technique: Pyrometallurgical, Hydrometallurgical, Other Processing Techniques
2) By Scrap: New Scrap Metal Recycling, Old Scrap Metal Recycling
3) By Application: Jewelry, Catalysts, Electronics, Batteries, Other Applications
The trends in the scrap gold recycling market are:
• Technological advancements in gold recycling processes are becoming a major trend.
• Continuous improvements in mining methods also shape the future of the scrap gold recycling market.
• There's an increasing trend towards the adoption of sustainable practices in the industry.
• Innovations in the extraction processes, especially related to electronic waste recycling, are a prominent future trend.
The major players in the scrap gold recycling market are:
• Glencore plc
• Rio Tinto Group
• Umicore N
Europe was the largest region in the scrap gold recycling market in 2023