| Product Code: ETC13671563 | Publication Date: May 2026 | Updated Date: Jul 2026 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Anjali Gupta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |

Between 2021 and 2024, Ethiopia's scrap market experienced a remarkable CAGR of 32.24%, driven by heightened global demand for recycled materials amid supply chain disruptions and rising commodity prices. The surge in growth during this period can be attributed to the post-pandemic recovery, which spurred increased industrial activity and a shift towards sustainable practices, prompting manufacturers to seek cost-effective raw materials through recycling. As the market transitions into the forecast period of 2025-2031, a projected CAGR of 16.21% suggests a deceleration influenced by potential technological advancements in material substitution and recycling processes that may alter demand dynamics. Furthermore, as global economies increasingly prioritize circular economy principles, Ethiopia's reliance on imported scrap may evolve, impacting local processing capabilities and competitive positioning within the broader regional market. This interplay between technology adoption and import reliance will shape the future trajectory of Ethiopia's scrap sector.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Ethiopia Scrap Market Overview |
3.1 Ethiopia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
3.3 Ethiopia Scrap Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Ethiopia Scrap Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Scrap Type, 2022 & 2032F |
3.6 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Category, 2022 & 2032F |
3.7 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Collection Method, 2022 & 2032F |
3.8 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Use Industry, 2022 & 2032F |
3.9 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
4 Ethiopia Scrap Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Ethiopia Scrap Market Trends |
6 Ethiopia Scrap Market, By Types |
6.1 Ethiopia Scrap Market, By Scrap Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Scrap Type, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.3 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Ferrous Scrap, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.4 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Non-Ferrous Scrap, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.5 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By E-Waste Scrap, 2022 - 2032F |
6.1.6 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastic Scrap, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market, By Material Category |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Steel/Iron, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.3 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Copper/Aluminum, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.4 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Electronic Components, 2022 - 2032F |
6.2.5 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Polymer, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3 Ethiopia Scrap Market, By Collection Method |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial Collection, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.3 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Dealer Network, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.4 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Urban Pickup, 2022 - 2032F |
6.3.5 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Community Drives, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4 Ethiopia Scrap Market, By End Use Industry |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.3 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Manufacturing, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.4 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Recyclers, 2022 - 2032F |
6.4.5 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5 Ethiopia Scrap Market, By Distribution Channel |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Direct Sales, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.3 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Scrap Yards, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.4 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Online B2B, 2022 - 2032F |
6.5.5 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenues & Volume, By Third-Party Brokers, 2022 - 2032F |
7 Ethiopia Scrap Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Ethiopia Scrap Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Ethiopia Scrap Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Ethiopia Scrap Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Ethiopia Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By Scrap Type, 2022 & 2032F |
9.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Category, 2022 & 2032F |
9.3 Ethiopia Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By Collection Method, 2022 & 2032F |
9.4 Ethiopia Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Use Industry, 2022 & 2032F |
9.5 Ethiopia Scrap Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channel, 2022 & 2032F |
10 Ethiopia Scrap Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Ethiopia Scrap Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2025 |
10.2 Ethiopia Scrap Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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