According to the report “Recycled Copper Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast (2023–2033)” published by Persistence Market Research, the global recycled copper market is projected to expand from approximately $51.9 billion in 2026 to $105.1 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. This growth is primarily driven by accelerating global electrification, expanding demand from renewable energy and electric vehicles, as well as rising copper consumption fueled by AI and data center infrastructure development.
Against this backdrop, recycled copper is evolving from a supplementary resource into a critical component of the global copper supply chain. The industry landscape is also consolidating toward companies with regulatory compliance capabilities and large-scale processing capacity.
Asia-Pacific Emerges as the Core Growth Engine
The report highlights that Asia-Pacific currently accounts for approximately 43% of the global recycled copper market and remains the fastest-growing region. China continues to lead in copper consumption and recycled metal processing, while India is experiencing rapid expansion in electric vehicles and solar energy. In addition, Southeast Asia’s manufacturing upgrade is driving rising demand for metals, and Japan’s mature “urban mining” recycling system further supports regional growth.
Meanwhile, the electronics and electrical sector has become a key application area for recycled copper. Supported by ongoing investments in 5G networks, smart grids, and data centers, demand in this segment is expected to maintain long-term growth momentum. In comparison, North America and Europe are strengthening recycled metal utilization primarily through policy frameworks, but overall, Asia-Pacific remains the central driver of both demand and growth.
YDDL: Deepening Presence in Asia-Pacific to Capture Structural Growth
Amid evolving global and regional dynamics, $One and one Green(YDDL)$ continues to strengthen its strategic footprint in the Asia-Pacific market.
The Company operates facilities in the Philippines with relevant environmental and hazardous waste processing permits, enabling it to handle high-value industrial and electronic waste streams, including copper sludge, nickel sludge, and printed circuit boards, within a compliant regulatory framework. This capability positions the Company to directly participate in the rapidly expanding regional ecosystem for electronic waste recycling and recycled metals.
As Southeast Asia continues to attract manufacturing and electronics supply chains, the availability of high-grade scrap is increasing. Combined with tightening regulatory standards that are driving industry consolidation, companies with compliance credentials and processing capabilities are well-positioned to gain market share.
E-Waste and “Urban Mining” Drive Long-Term Supply
The report further notes that electronic waste represents one of the most promising sources of recycled copper. With accelerating consumer electronics replacement cycles and the expansion of AI-related infrastructure, global e-waste volumes continue to rise. However, recycling rates remain relatively low, indicating significant upside potential for high-quality recycled copper supply.
In this context, the “urban mining” model centered on electronic waste is becoming a key pathway linking resource security and sustainable development.
$One and one Green(YDDL)$ has continued to upgrade its processing capacity and optimize its technologies, improving recovery efficiency of copper and precious metals from complex waste streams, thereby enhancing its competitiveness in high-value recycled metals.
Global Supply Restructuring Elevates Strategic Value of Recycled Copper
As the grade of primary copper resources declines and mining cycles extend, coupled with geopolitical and trade uncertainties, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on stable and sustainable copper supply. Recycled copper, characterized by lower energy consumption, reduced carbon emissions, and greater supply flexibility, is becoming an increasingly important foundational material in the global industrial system.
Under this long-term trend, companies with regional positioning, regulatory compliance, and technological capabilities are expected to play a more prominent role in the restructuring of global supply chains.
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