Opportunity assessment for establishing aluminum recycling unit in Japan
Background
To help the client (a Japanese aluminum mill products manufacturer) explore the option of establishing an aluminum recycling unit in Japan
Aranca Solution
In-depth analysis of current market dynamics, industry value chain, setup cost and feasibility study to understand the attractiveness of the venture
Results
Helped the client establish an aluminum recycling unit in Japan and identify upstream and downstream channel partners
Ideate
Define the framework for the study and methodology to collate/synthesize data
Identify the various sources of aluminum scrap, and the entities involved in the collection process
Desk Research
Identify the current scale of aluminum recycling in the country
Identify the current and upcoming trends in aluminum recycling, and future market drivers
Expert Interviews
Discussions with 20–30 industry players across the value chain
Understand the regulations on recycling, capital requirement, suppliers, main end-consumer industries, trends, and drivers
Analysis
Recommendations on plant location and channel partners
Develop setup cost projection, five-year revenue projections and payback period
