Chan Ye Xin Xi Wang·2025-12-23 01:22Core Viewpoint - The rapid increase in the number of scrapped vehicles in China, driven by the surge in car ownership, aging vehicles, and supportive policies, is significantly boosting the automotive recycling industry, transitioning from incremental to stock-based resource supply [1][4]. Group 1: Industry Definition and Processing Flow - The automotive recycling industry focuses on efficiently utilizing and recycling scrapped vehicles' parts and materials, adhering to the principles of reduction, reuse, and recycling [2][3]. - The processing flow begins with the end user of the scrapped vehicle and ends with final processing companies, involving key steps such as recovery, dismantling, remanufacturing, and shredding [3]. Group 2: Current Industry Status - The automotive recycling industry is closely linked to the expansion of the automotive sector and the promotion of environmental policies, having evolved through four stages: spontaneous, preliminary regulation, transformation, and high-quality development [4]. - In 2024, approximately 10.24 million vehicles are expected to be scrapped in China, with a recovery rate of 76.84%, projected to rise to 13.75 million vehicles and a recovery rate of 78.06% by 2025 [4][6]. Group 3: Recycling Volume and Value - The total dismantling weight of scrapped vehicles in 2024 is estimated at 10.831 million tons, with steel accounting for 78.5% and a recycling value of approximately 44.682 billion yuan [1][6]. - By 2025, the dismantling weight is expected to reach 14.77 million tons, with a recycling value of around 60.419 billion yuan [1][6]. Group 4: Industry Chain - The upstream of the recycling industry includes vehicle supply and initial recovery services, primarily from individual car owners and commercial operators [8]. - The midstream consists of the core processing industry, including dismantling and remanufacturing, while the downstream encompasses various applications of recycled products, particularly in the automotive manufacturing sector [8]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - The market is currently undergoing dynamic adjustments, with a trend towards concentration among leading firms driven by policy and technological innovation [12]. - Key players in the industry include Huahong Technology, Tianqi Co., Huanxin Environmental Protection, and others, forming a competitive landscape characterized by state-owned leaders and emerging private firms [12]. Group 6: Future Development Trends - The transition from incremental to stock-based automotive markets will provide a continuous resource supply for the recycling industry, with stricter regulations encouraging vehicles to return to the formal market [12][13]. - The global push for green development and carbon reduction is creating significant market opportunities for the recycling industry, as it aligns with the demand for recycled materials in automotive manufacturing [13].