Dublin, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Scrap Gold Recycling Market Report 2026” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The scrap gold recycling market is experiencing significant expansion, with projections indicating growth from $15.58 billion in 2025 to $16.88 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 8.3%. The growth is attributed to various factors including increased scrap gold availability, heightened metal reuse awareness, and expanding jewelry recycling practices. Looking further ahead, the market is expected to reach $23.58 billion by 2030, driven by a CAGR of 8.7%. This surge is primarily due to a rising demand for recycled precious metals, increasing sustainability initiatives, and advancements in gold refining technologies.
A key factor propelling the market is the surge in gold prices, influenced by economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and heightened demand for safe-haven investments. This price increase encourages more entities to participate in the recycling of scrap gold, enhancing market dynamics. For instance, according to the World Gold Council, the average gold price rose from $1,802.45 per troy ounce in 2022 to $1,940.54 in 2023, further boosting the market.
Leading companies in the scrap gold recycling market are pioneering innovative methods to enhance claims of recycled content. Initiatives such as the mass balance approach, which enables traceability and certification of recycled materials, are being leveraged. Notably, Heraeus Precious Metals introduced Circlear, featuring 100% recycled precious metals, certified by TUV Sud, thus promoting the circular economy while minimizing carbon emissions. In a related move, Hensel Recycling’s acquisition of Red Fox Resources in February 2024 enables expansion within the U.S. and North American markets.
Prominent players in this sector include Umicore N.V., Aurubis AG, Boliden AB, Dillon Gage Inc., Elemetal LLC, Sipi Metals Corporation, among others. Europe, noted as the largest region for this market in 2025, along with areas like Asia-Pacific, North America, and others, plays a vital role in this expanding industry.
The market value encompasses the revenues obtained from services such as gold assaying and evaluation, collection, logistics, and refining. These values represent ‘factory gate’ prices, reflecting the earnings from direct sales by manufacturers to consumers or other entities along the supply chain. Overall, the market is characterized by the contributions of companies providing services, creating gold products, and ensuring sustainable practices through recycling initiatives.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 | $16.88 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030 | $23.58 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.7% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
- Processing Technique: Pyrometallurgical, Hydrometallurgical, Other Processing Techniques
- Scrap: New Scrap Metal Recycling, Old Scrap Metal Recycling
- Application: Jewelry, Catalysts, Electronics, Batteries, Other Applications
Subsegments:
- Pyrometallurgical: Direct Smelting, Cupellation, Fire Assay
- Hydrometallurgical: Aqua Regia Leaching, Cyanidation, Chlorine Leaching
- Other Processing Techniques: Electrolytic Refining, Bioleaching
Global Scrap Gold Recycling Market Trends and Strategies
- Rising Collection of Discarded Gold Jewelry
- Growing Refining and Reuse of Precious Metals
- Increasing Focus on Sustainable Gold Recovery
- Expansion of Recycling Facilities and Processing Units
- Strengthening Demand for Reprocessed Industrial Gold
Companies Featured
- Umicore N.V.
- Aurubis AG
- Boliden AB
- Dillon Gage Inc.
- Elemetal LLC
- Sipi Metals Corporation
- Metallix Refining Inc.
- Gannon & Scott
- United Precious Metal Refining Inc.
- David H. Fell & Company Inc.
- RPM Industries LLC
- Garfield Refining
- Gold Refiners LLC
- Mid-States Recycling & Refining Inc.
- Arch Enterprises Inc.
- Manhattan Gold & Silver
- Northern Refineries Inc.
- Geib Refining Corporation
- Republic Metals Corporation
- Doral Refining Corporation.
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