The global rare earth metals recycling market is estimated to be USD 248 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 422 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2021 to 2026. Rare earth metals are considered key elements in developing technologies in the communications, electronics, automotive, and military weapon sectors. The demand for these elements is expected to increase in the near future as these are key components in emerging applications, such as green technology and electric and hybrid vehicles.
The key players in the rare earth metals recycling market are Solvay SA (Belgium), Hitachi Metals, Ltd. (Japan), Umicore (Belgium), OSRAM Licht AG (Germany), Energy Fuels (US), and others. The rare earth metals recycling market report analyzes the key growth strategies adopted by the leading market players, between 2016 and 2021, which include expansions, mergers & acquisition, new product developments/launch, and collaborations.
Solvay SA is a manufacturer and distributor of chemical and plastic products. It operates through the following segments: advanced formulations, advanced materials, performance chemicals, and corporate and business services. The advanced formulations segment offers specialty formulations that impact surface chemistry and alter liquid behavior. The advanced materials segment provides materials for multiple applications in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and health sectors. The performance chemicals segment operates in mature and resilient markets and has positions in chemical intermediates. The company has more than 20 research & innovation centers and presence in more than 64 countries. Solvay has two sites in France for recycling rare earth elements.
