Metal Shredder Machine Market Report 2026

The metal shredder machine market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $10.97 billion in 2025 to $11.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in scrap metal generation, expansion of recycling infrastructure, rising demand for secondary metals, industrialization in emerging economies, increasing automotive scrap availability.

The metal shredder machine market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter environmental regulations on metal waste, rising investments in circular economy initiatives, growth in electric vehicle metal recycling, increasing automation in scrap processing facilities, demand for efficient metal recovery technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include high capacity metal size reduction systems, rising demand for scrap metal recycling equipment, integration of multi material shredding capabilities, growing use of heavy duty shredders in recycling yards, increased focus on operational safety and durability.

The increase in industrial activities is expected to drive the growth of the metal shredder machine market going forward. Industrial activities include a wide range of processes and operations involved in the production, manufacturing, and processing of goods or the delivery of services on a large scale. Metal shredder machines are used in these activities to efficiently process and recycle scrap metal, reduce material volume, and prepare it for further downstream operations. For example, in September 2025, the Federal Reserve Board, a US-based government agency, reported that US industrial production rose by 0.1% in August 2025, while manufacturing output increased by 0.2%. Therefore, the growth of industrial activities is supporting the expansion of the metal shredder machine market.

Major companies in the metal shredder machine market are focusing on innovative products, such as mobile twin-shaft shredders with versatile material handling capabilities, to meet the rising demand for efficient waste processing and recycling. For instance, in October 2025, Lindner Recyclingtech, an Austria-based manufacturer of recycling and waste processing equipment, launched the Urraco Evo line of mobile twin-shaft shredders. The Urraco Evo series is designed to handle a wide range of materials, including scrap metal, aluminum, wood, plastics, and mixed industrial waste, offering flexibility that traditional single-material shredders lack. Its design combines robust mobility with a quick-exchange system for fast maintenance, minimizing downtime. The shredder also features enhanced structural durability and optimized discharge systems to efficiently prepare processed material for recycling or disposal. Compared with older fixed or single-shaft shredders, Urraco Evo delivers higher throughput, multi-material adaptability, easier maintenance, and greater operational efficiency across diverse waste streams.

In November 2025, Zenviro Tech, a US-based environmental and industrial-services company specializing in waste treatment solutions, acquired Hammermills International for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Zenviro Tech aims to expand its industrial technology and metal recycling capabilities by integrating Hammermills’ expertise in shredding, material handling, and metal recovery systems, providing comprehensive and scalable solutions for industrial and environmental applications. Hammermills International is a US-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of metal and auto shredders, infeed conveyors, downstream metal separation systems, and dust and emission control equipment.

Major companies operating in the metal shredder machine market are Metso Corporation, SSI Shredding Systems Inc., UNTHA Shredding Technology GmbH, WEIMA Maschinenbau GmbH, BCA Industries Inc., Hammermills International LLC, ANDRITZ Group, ECO Green Equipment LLC, Granutech-Saturn Systems, Vecoplan LLC, Advance Hydrau-Tech Pvt Ltd., Shred-Tech, Zato North America Corp., ARJES Recycling Innovation, Harden Machinery Ltd., Zibo United Tech Machinery Co. Ltd., Franklin Miller Inc., Allegheny Shredders, Ameri-Shred Corp., Bano Recycling srl, CM Shredders.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal shredder machine market in 2025. The regions covered in the metal shredder machine market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the metal shredder machine market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The metal shredders machine market consists of sales of single-shaft shredders, dual-shaft shredders, quad-shaft shredders, horizontal shredders, and vertical shredders. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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