Research Methodology – Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
1 Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- Volume of non-ferrous scrap materials produced globally
- Number of recycling companies operating in the market
- Current and future market demand for recycled non-ferrous metals
- Growth rate of the recycling industry
- Technological advancements in recycling processes
- Governmental policies and regulations for waste management and recycling
- Market value of each type of non-ferrous metal recycled
2 Key Market Indicators
- Global recycling rates of non-ferrous metals
- The rate of urbanization and industrialization
- Economic growth of countries
- Price trends of non-ferrous metals
- Investments in the recycling industry
- Global metal production rates
- Intensity of competition in the recycling industry
3 Growth Trends
- Increase in emphasis on circular economy and sustainability
- Growing demand for non-ferrous metals in various industries (e.g., automotive, electronics, etc.)
- Technological advancements leading to efficient recycling processes
- Increase in governmental initiatives promoting recycling
- Increasing awareness about environmental issues and the importance of recycling
- Surge in investments in the recycling industry
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Non-ferrous Scrap Recycling Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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