Product Code: ETC274348 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 | |
Indonesia Copper Scrap market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 7482, Which has increased substantially as compared to the HHI of 1272 in 2017. The market is moving towards Highly concentrated. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.
Indonesia is one of the largest copper scrap markets in Southeast Asia. The demand for copper scrap in Indonesia has been increasing in recent years due to rising construction and industrial activities, as well as the growing use of electrical appliances. In 2025, total copper scrap imports into Indonesia amounted to around 964 thousand tons, a 5. 1% increase from 2018. China was the main supplier of copper scraps exported to Indonesia with a share of 90%. Indonesia has been a significant player in the global copper scrap market. The country`s copper scrap market is influenced by factors such as industrial demand, global copper prices, and government regulations. Copper scrap is used as a raw material for various industries, including manufacturing and construction. Indonesia`s domestic consumption of copper scrap, as well as its export and import figures, impact the overall market dynamics.
As industries like construction, electronics, and automotive require copper as a raw material, the recycling of copper scrap gains significance. Sustainability concerns and the circular economy drive the collection and processing of copper scrap, ensuring a stable supply for various industries.
Ensuring a consistent supply of quality copper scrap for recycling is essential. Fluctuations in scrap availability, collection logistics, and scrap quality control impact the market.
Industrial shutdowns and reduced manufacturing activities impacted the generation and recycling of copper scrap. With a decrease in industrial output, the demand for recycled copper also experienced a decline.