{"id":1017,"date":"2026-09-22T17:52:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:52:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2026-09-23T09:03:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T01:03:45","slug":"eu-tightens-scrap-export-rules-aluminium-scrap-trade-with-india-may-face-new-restrictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/22\/eu-tightens-scrap-export-rules-aluminium-scrap-trade-with-india-may-face-new-restrictions\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Tightens Scrap Export Rules: Aluminium Scrap Trade May Face New Restrictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The European Union is changing its approach to scrap export controls. Instead of introducing the previously discussed 15% export duty on aluminium scrap, the EU plans to strengthen controls through the revised Waste Shipment Regulation (EU) 2024\/1157, particularly for exports to non-OECD countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the European Commission\u2019s latest proposed list, from 21 May 2027, non-OECD countries that are not authorised by the EU will face restrictions on imports of non-hazardous waste from the EU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India may continue to receive certain waste streams, including paper, rubber and glass. However, metal waste is currently not included in India\u2019s proposed authorised categories. If the proposal remains unchanged, shipments of aluminium scrap and other metal scrap from the EU to India could face significant restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/a83d39418fb76039c3cabbec3144ce03-1024x544.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/a83d39418fb76039c3cabbec3144ce03-1024x544.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/a83d39418fb76039c3cabbec3144ce03-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/a83d39418fb76039c3cabbec3144ce03-768x408.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/a83d39418fb76039c3cabbec3144ce03-1536x817.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/a83d39418fb76039c3cabbec3144ce03-2048x1089.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>India May Seek Alternative Aluminium Scrap Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is a major recycled aluminium market and an important destination for European aluminium scrap. Any restrictions on EU metal scrap exports could encourage Indian buyers to increase sourcing from the United States, the Middle East, Japan, South Korea and other Asian markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, some European scrap that would previously have been exported to Asia could remain within the European market, potentially affecting regional scrap availability and competition for secondary aluminium raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Global Scrap Trade Flows Under Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The policy change means that international scrap trade will increasingly depend not only on price and supply, but also on destination-country eligibility, material classification and environmental compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ad7adf30a9ad3f1aadf01563ce683604-1024x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ad7adf30a9ad3f1aadf01563ce683604-1024x531.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ad7adf30a9ad3f1aadf01563ce683604-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ad7adf30a9ad3f1aadf01563ce683604-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ad7adf30a9ad3f1aadf01563ce683604-1536x797.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ad7adf30a9ad3f1aadf01563ce683604-2048x1062.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key issues for the market to monitor include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Final authorisation status for India and other non-OECD countries<br>Specific requirements for aluminium scrap, including CN 7602 materials<br>The distinction between waste and End-of-Waste materials<br>Alternative sourcing channels for Asian buyers<br>Changes in European scrap supply and regional demand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposed list is still subject to further EU procedures and final confirmation. 21 May 2027 will be an important milestone for the new export rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the EU strengthens its waste export framework, trade flows between Europe and Asia may continue to evolve, bringing further changes to the global supply chain for recycled aluminium raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bekhk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/121ea37d888989b587925ed5e076e883-1024x517.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1018\" 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