The Saudi Arabia scrap materials market is expected to attain a volume of 24.23 million tons by 2035 from 13.48 million tons in 2024, registering a CAGR of 6.5% during 2025–2035. The growing emphasis on battery recycling is likely to bring new trends into the market during the forecast period.
Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Analysis
The development of the local automotive industry involving electric vehicle production and traditional automobile assembly generates a significant amount of scrap metal, including aluminum, steel, and copper. These materials are generated from waste, defective parts, and end-of-life vehicles. The country’s growing focus on sustainability and circular economy has encouraged companies to prioritize recycling automotive scrap. Thus, the growing automotive and machinery sectors boost the Saudi Arabia scrap materials market growth. Moreover, supportive government regulations and initiatives are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the Saudi Arabia scrap materials market during the forecast period.
Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Overview
The Saudi Arabia scrap materials market encompasses a vast array of recyclable materials, including ferrous and nonferrous metals, paper, plastic, glass, and other waste materials. These scrap materials serve a crucial purpose in the industrial ecosystem, providing a sustainable source of raw materials for various industries. The scrap materials are sourced from a diverse range of origins, such as construction and demolition activities, manufacturing processes, and household waste outputs. The Saudi Arabian scrap materials market has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the government's initiatives to promote sustainable development and reduce waste. The government has implemented regulations and policies to encourage the recycling of scrap materials, reducing landfills in the country. The growing demand for scrap materials is largely driven by the construction industry, which requires large quantities of raw materials for infrastructure development projects. Additionally, the rapid industrialization and urbanization in the country have led to an increase in waste generation, providing a vast supply of scrap materials.
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Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Drivers and Opportunities
Rising Demand for Recycled Metals
The shift toward green production methods and adoption of alternatives to virgin raw materials has raised the popularity of recycled metals in multiple sectors such as construction, automotive, machinery, and electronics. The surge in mega-projects, infrastructure development, and industrial expansion is further fueling the demand for recycled metals. As per the Bureau of International Recycling, Saudi Arabia has a well-established recycling industry, with several plants and facilities across the country focused on collecting, processing, and recycling nonferrous metals. With future projects planned on implementing green initiatives, Saudi Arabia is committed to enhancing its recycling efforts as part of its Vision 2030 program. The rise in construction activities, infrastructure projects, and industrial expansion have increased the demand for steel, aluminum, and copper, making industries seek cost-effective and sustainable alternatives such as scrap metals. According to the International Trade Administration, Saudi Arabia is building smart cities (such as NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya, Waad Alshamal, and SPARK) and aims to become the most connected and digitized country by 2030. Additionally, the steel industry is one of the significant consumers of recycled metals, as it is increasingly integrating scrap into its production processes to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. The growing recycling initiatives and investments in modern processing facilities have made metal recycling efficient and economically viable. Therefore, the rising demand for recycled metals drives the Saudi Arabia scrap materials market.
Supportive Government Regulations and Initiatives
Various government bodies and organizations in Saudi Arabia are focused on establishing policies and legislations to promote sustainable economic practices and recycling/reusing materials to achieve carbon neutrality goals by 2050. The adoption of recycled materials has grown among customers due to rising environmental concerns. In January 2024, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment announced a comprehensive plan to recycle nearly 95% of the country’s waste. This initiative is anticipated to contribute ~US$ 31.99 billion to Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product and aims to generate over 100,000 employment opportunities in the country. Moreover, sustainability-focused initiatives, such as the Green Saudi Initiative, align with Vision 2030’s objectives, pushing for increased efficiency in resource utilization and waste reduction. The country is also working toward integrating best practices in recycling, adopting advanced processing techniques, and fostering collaborations with global companies in the recycling domain. Therefore, supportive government regulations and initiatives are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the Saudi Arabia scrap materials market during the forecast period.
Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the Saudi Arabia scrap materials market analysis are scrap type and end-use Industry.
- Based on scrap type, the market is segmented into heavy iron, light iron, aluminum, copper, plastics, batteries, tires, glass, wood, large vehicles, small vehicles, and gas cylinder. The plastics segment is further sub-segmented into polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, and others. The light iron segment held the largest share of the market in 2024.
- In terms of end-use Industry, the market is segmented into building and construction, automotive, electrical and electronics, packaging, consumer goods, aerospace and defense, and others. The building and construction segment dominated the market in 2024.
Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographical scope of the Saudi Arabia scrap materials market is mainly divided into Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, Madinah, Al Kharj, Mecca, and the Rest of Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah, a port city, is an important hub for scrap imports and exports. The city’s industrial activities generate high amounts of ferrous and nonferrous metal scrap and paper and plastic wastes. The city held a significant share of the Saudi Arabia scrap materials market in 2024. The automotive and marine industries in Jeddah contribute to significant vehicle scrap. In June 2024, Reviva, a subsidiary of the Saudi Investment Recycling Company Group, signed an agreement to establish a plant for recycling marine and industrial waste at Jeddah Islamic Port. The project was valued at US$ 8 million for the development of an area of 10,000 sq. m. The collaboration between Mawani (Saudi Ports Authority) and Reviva is expected to boost the country’s waste management efforts as part of Saudi Vision 2030 in the coming years.
Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Report Scope
Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market News and Recent Developments
The Saudi Arabia scrap materials market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A recent key development in the market is mentioned below:
- Brazilian steel company Gerdau acquired the assets of the American Dales Recycling Partnership, a scrap recycler in the US, for US$ 60 million. The deal includes land, inventory, and fixed assets related to operations in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri. (Source: Gerdau, Press Release, September 2024)
- Veolia and the Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to manage organic, industrial, and hazardous waste at a regional and national level in accordance with the Vision 2030 program. (Source: Veolia, News Letter, January 2024)
Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The " Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Size and Forecast (2021–2035)" report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
- Saudi Arabia scrap materials market share and forecast at regional and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Saudi Arabia scrap materials market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Detailed Porter's Five Forces and SWOT analysis
- Saudi Arabia scrap materials market covering key market trends, 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 Saudi Arabia scrap materials market
- Detailed company profiles

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

Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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Frequently Asked Questions
The growing emphasis on battery recycling is likely to emerge as a key trend in the market in the future.
Riyadh accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024.
Growing automotive and machinery sectors and rising demand for recycled metals are major factors contributing to the growth of the market.
In terms of volume, the market size is projected to reach 24.23 million tons by 2035.
SCG International Corp Co Ltd, Aboura Metals FZCO, Four Season FZE, SJ Iron and Metals Co, Bissan Co Ltd, PGI Group, Gulf Union Trading Co, Sohum Steel Scrap, Arab Recycling Co, and Middle East Scrap Co are among the key players operating in the Saudi Arabia scrap materials market.
1. Introduction
1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
3.2.2 Macro-economic factor analysis:
3.2.3 Developing base number:
3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
3.2.5 Country level data:
4. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.2 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.2.3 Threat of Substitutes
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market
4.3.1 Scrap Generators
4.3.2 Collectors and Aggregators
4.3.3 Recycling and Processing Units
4.3.4 Technological Advancements in Scrap Metal Recycling
4.3.5 End Users
5. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
5.2.1 Growing Automotive and Machinery Sectors
5.2.2 Rising Demand for Recycled Metals
5.3 Market Restraints
5.3.1 Fluctuating Scrap Metal Prices
5.4 Market Opportunities
5.4.1 Supportive Government Regulations and Initiatives
5.5 Future Trends
5.5.1 Growing Emphasis on Battery Recycling
5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:
6. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Analysis
6.1 Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2015–2035
6.2 Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Forecast and Analysis
7. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Analysis – by Scrap Type
7.1 Heavy Iron
7.1.1 Overview
7.1.2 Heavy Iron: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.2 Light Iron
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 Light Iron: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.3 Aluminum
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Aluminum: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.4 Copper
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Copper: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.5 Plastics
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Plastics: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.5.3 Polyethylene
7.5.3.1 Overview
7.5.3.2 Polyethylene: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.5.4 Polypropylene
7.5.4.1 Overview
7.5.4.2 Polypropylene: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.5.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate
7.5.5.1 Overview
7.5.5.2 Polyethylene Terephthalate: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.5.6 Polyvinyl Chloride
7.5.6.1 Overview
7.5.6.2 Polyvinyl Chloride: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.5.7 Others
7.5.7.1 Overview
7.5.7.2 Others: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.6 Batteries
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Batteries: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.7 Tires
7.7.1 Overview
7.7.2 Tires: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.8 Glass
7.8.1 Overview
7.8.2 Glass: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.9 Wood
7.9.1 Overview
7.9.2 Wood: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.10 Large Vehicles
7.10.1 Overview
7.10.2 Large Vehicles: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.11 Small Vehicles
7.11.1 Overview
7.11.2 Small Vehicles: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
7.12 Gas Cylinder
7.12.1 Overview
7.12.2 Gas Cylinder: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
8. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Analysis – by End-use Industry
8.1 Building and Construction
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Building and Construction: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
8.2 Automotive
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Automotive: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
8.3 Electrical and Electronics
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Electrical and Electronics: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
8.4 Packaging
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Packaging: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
8.5 Consumer Goods
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Consumer Goods: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
8.6 Aerospace and Defense
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Aerospace and Defense: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
8.7 Others
8.7.1 Overview
8.7.2 Others: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Region/City Analysis
9.1 Saudi Arabia
9.1.1 Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Region/City
9.1.2 Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Volume and Forecast and Analysis – by Region/City
9.1.2.1 Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Volume and Forecast and Analysis – by Country
9.1.2.2 Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9.1.2.2.1 Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Scrap Type
9.1.2.2.2 Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
9.1.2.3 Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9.1.2.3.1 Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Scrap Type
9.1.2.3.2 Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
9.1.2.4 Dammam: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9.1.2.4.1 Dammam: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Scrap Type
9.1.2.4.2 Dammam: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
9.1.2.5 Jubail: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9.1.2.5.1 Jubail: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Scrap Type
9.1.2.5.2 Jubail: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
9.1.2.6 Madinah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9.1.2.6.1 Madinah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Scrap Type
9.1.2.6.2 Madinah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
9.1.2.7 Al Kharj: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9.1.2.7.1 Al Kharj: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Scrap Type
9.1.2.7.2 Al Kharj: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
9.1.2.8 Mecca: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9.1.2.8.1 Mecca: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Scrap Type
9.1.2.8.2 Mecca: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
9.1.2.9 Rest of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
9.1.2.9.1 Rest of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Scrap Type
9.1.2.9.2 Rest of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
10. Competitive Landscape
10.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
10.2 Company Positioning & Concentration
10.3 Company Market Share, 2024
11. Industry Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Expansion
11.3 Merger and Acquisition
11.4 Partnerships
11.5 Other Business Strategies
12. Company Profiles
12.1 SCG International Corp Co Ltd
12.1.1 Key Facts
12.1.2 Business Description
12.1.3 Products and Services
12.1.4 Financial Overview
12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 Aboura Metals FZCO
12.2.1 Key Facts
12.2.2 Business Description
12.2.3 Products and Services
12.2.4 Financial Overview
12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 Four Season FZE
12.3.1 Key Facts
12.3.2 Business Description
12.3.3 Products and Services
12.3.4 Financial Overview
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 SJ Iron and Metals Co
12.4.1 Key Facts
12.4.2 Business Description
12.4.3 Products and Services
12.4.4 Financial Overview
12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
12.4.6 Key Developments
12.5 Bissan Co Ltd
12.5.1 Key Facts
12.5.2 Business Description
12.5.3 Products and Services
12.5.4 Financial Overview
12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 PGI Group
12.6.1 Key Facts
12.6.2 Business Description
12.6.3 Financial Overview
12.6.4 SWOT Analysis
12.6.5 Key Developments
12.7 Gulf Union Trading Co
12.7.1 Key Facts
12.7.2 Business Description
12.7.3 Products and Services
12.7.4 Financial Overview
12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
12.7.6 Key Developments
12.8 Sohum Steel Scrap
12.8.1 Key Facts
12.8.2 Business Description
12.8.3 Products and Services
12.8.4 Financial Overview
12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
12.8.6 Key Developments
12.9 Arab Recycling Co
12.9.1 Key Facts
12.9.2 Business Description
12.9.3 Products and Services
12.9.4 Financial Overview
12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
12.9.6 Key Developments
12.10 Middle East Scrap Co
12.10.1 Key Facts
12.10.2 Business Description
12.10.3 Products and Services
12.10.4 Financial Overview
12.10.5 SWOT Analysis
12.10.6 Key Developments
12.11 HIT Recycling
12.11.1 Key Facts
12.11.2 Business Description
12.11.3 Products and Services
12.11.4 Financial Overview
12.11.5 SWOT Analysis
12.11.6 Key Developments
12.12 Sami Al Arabia Group
12.12.1 Key Facts
12.12.2 Business Description
12.12.3 Products and Services
12.12.4 Financial Overview
12.12.5 SWOT Analysis
12.12.6 Key Developments
12.13 TEKNOTUR
12.13.1 Key Facts
12.13.2 Business Description
12.13.3 Products and Services
12.13.4 Financial Overview
12.13.5 SWOT Analysis
12.13.6 Key Developments
12.14 Al Fayhaa International Company
12.14.1 Key Facts
12.14.2 Business Description
12.14.3 Products and Services
12.14.4 Financial Overview
12.14.5 SWOT Analysis
12.14.6 Key Developments
12.15 Global Steel Dust
12.15.1 Key Facts
12.15.2 Business Description
12.15.3 Products and Services
12.15.4 Financial Overview
12.15.5 SWOT Analysis
12.15.6 Key Developments
12.16 Sustainable Environment Recycling Company
12.16.1 Key Facts
12.16.2 Business Description
12.16.3 Products and Services
12.16.4 Financial Overview
12.16.5 SWOT Analysis
12.16.6 Key Developments
12.17 RASASS
12.17.1 Key Facts
12.17.2 Business Description
12.17.3 Products and Services
12.17.4 Financial Overview
12.17.5 SWOT Analysis
12.17.6 Key Developments
12.18 Sil Recycle
12.18.1 Key Facts
12.18.2 Business Description
12.18.3 Products and Services
12.18.4 Financial Overview
12.18.5 SWOT Analysis
12.18.6 Key Developments
12.19 Star Steel Factory
12.19.1 Key Facts
12.19.2 Business Description
12.19.3 Products and Services
12.19.4 Financial Overview
12.19.5 SWOT Analysis
12.19.6 Key Developments
12.20 Rukam Industrial Company
12.20.1 Key Facts
12.20.2 Business Description
12.20.3 Products and Services
12.20.4 Financial Overview
12.20.5 SWOT Analysis
12.20.6 Key Developments
12.21 FARZ for Environmental Services
12.21.1 Key Facts
12.21.2 Business Description
12.21.3 Products and Services
12.21.4 Financial Overview
12.21.5 SWOT Analysis
12.21.6 Key Developments
12.22 Al Qaryan Group
12.22.1 Key Facts
12.22.2 Business Description
12.22.3 Products and Services
12.22.4 Financial Overview
12.22.5 SWOT Analysis
12.22.6 Key Developments
12.23 Arab Recycling Co
12.23.1 Key Facts
12.23.2 Business Description
12.23.3 Products and Services
12.23.4 Financial Overview
12.23.5 SWOT Analysis
12.23.6 Key Developments
12.24 Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC)
12.24.1 Key Facts
12.24.2 Business Description
12.24.3 Products and Services
12.24.4 Financial Overview
12.24.5 SWOT Analysis
12.24.6 Key Developments
12.25 Tadweer Company
12.25.1 Key Facts
12.25.2 Business Description
12.25.3 Products and Services
12.25.4 Financial Overview
12.25.5 SWOT Analysis
12.25.6 Key Developments
12.26 Waste Collection & Recycling Co
12.26.1 Key Facts
12.26.2 Business Description
12.26.3 Products and Services
12.26.4 Financial Overview
12.26.5 SWOT Analysis
12.26.6 Key Developments
13. Company Profiles of Metal Companies
13.1 AL ITTEFAQ STEEL PRODUCTS CO.
13.1.1 Key Facts
13.1.2 Business Description
13.1.3 Products and Services
13.1.4 Financial Overview
13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 Riyadh steel Co
13.2.1 Key Facts
13.2.2 Business Description
13.2.3 Products and Services
13.2.4 Financial Overview
13.2.5 SWOT Analysis
13.2.6 Key Developments
13.3 Al-Rajhi Steel
13.3.1 Key Facts
13.3.2 Business Description
13.3.3 Products and Services
13.3.4 Financial Overview
13.3.5 SWOT Analysis
13.3.6 Key Developments
14. Analyst Recommendation
14.1 Analyst Recommendation
15. Comparative Price Assessment of Scrap Items
15.1 Comparative Price Assessment of Scrap Items
16. Appendix
16.1 About The Insight Partners
List of Tables
Table 1. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Segmentation
Table 2. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2024 (Kilo Tons)
Table 3. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Table 4. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) – By Scrap Type
Table 5. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – By Scrap Type
Table 6. Saudi Arabia Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 7. Saudi Arabia Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 8. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) – By End-use Industry
Table 9. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – By End-use Industry
Table 10. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 - 2024 (Kilo Tons) – by Country
Table 11. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Country
Table 12. Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 13. Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 14. Riyadh Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 15. Riyadh Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 16. Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 17. Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 18. Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 19. Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 20. Jeddah Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 21. Jeddah Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 22. Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 23. Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 24. Dammam: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 25. Dammam: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 26. Dammam Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 27. Dammam Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 28. Dammam: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 29. Dammam: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 30. Jubail: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 31. Jubail: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 32. Jubail Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 33. Jubail Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 34. Jubail: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 35. Jubail: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 36. Madinah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 37. Madinah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 38. Madinah Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 39. Madinah Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 40. Madinah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 41. Madinah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 42. Al Kharj: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 43. Al Kharj: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 44. Al Kharj Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 45. Al Kharj Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 46. Al Kharj: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 47. Al Kharj: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 48. Mecca: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 49. Mecca: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 50. Mecca Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 51. Mecca Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 52. Mecca: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 53. Mecca: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 54. Rest of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 55. Rest of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by Scrap Type
Table 56. Rest of Saudi Arabia Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2021 - 2024 (Units)
Table 57. Rest of Saudi Arabia Scrap Vehicles Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Units)
Table 58. Rest of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2015 -2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 59. Rest of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume, 2025 - 2035 (Kilo Tons) – by End-use Industry
Table 60. Company Market Share, 2024
Table 61. Average Selling Price, 2024 (US$/Ton)
List of Figures
Figure 1. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Segmentation, by Country
Figure 2. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 3. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 4. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2015–2035
Figure 5. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Share (%) – by Scrap Type, 2024 and 2035
Figure 6. Heavy Iron: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 7. Light Iron: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 8. Aluminum: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 9. Copper: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 10. Plastics: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 11. Polyethylene: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 12. Polypropylene: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 13. Polyethylene Terephthalate: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 14. Polyvinyl Chloride: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 15. Others: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 16. Batteries: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 17. Tires: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 18. Glass: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 19. Wood: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 20. Large Vehicles: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 21. Small Vehicles: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 22. Gas Cylinder: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 23. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Share (%) – by End-use Industry, 2024 and 2035
Figure 24. Building and Construction: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 25. Automotive: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 26. Electrical and Electronics: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 27. Packaging: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 28. Consumer Goods: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 29. Aerospace and Defense: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 30. Others: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market– Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 31. Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market Breakdown by Key Regions, 2024 and 2035 (%)
Figure 32. Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 33. Jeddah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 34. Dammam: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 35. Jubail: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 36. Madinah: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 37. Al Kharj: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 38. Mecca: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 39. Rest of Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market – Volume and Forecast to 2035 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 40. Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
Figure 41. Company Positioning & Concentration
Saudi Arabia Scrap Materials Market - List of Companies
- SCG International Corp Co Ltd
- Aboura Metals FZCO
- Four Season FZE
- SJ Iron and Metals Co
- Bissan Co Ltd
- PGI Group
- Gulf Union Trading Co
- Sohum Steel Scrap
- Arab Recycling Co
- Middle East Scrap Co
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