| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Scrap | China | FOB | USD 2,737.84/MT | April 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | India | CIF | USD 2,787.84/MT | April 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | USA | CIF | USD 2,824.84/MT | April 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | Germany | CIF | USD 2,863.84/MT | April 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | Australia | CIF | USD 2,775.84/MT | April 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | China | FOB | USD 2,655.24/MT | March 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | India | CIF | USD 2,710.24/MT | March 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | USA | CIF | USD 2,742.24/MT | March 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | Germany | CIF | USD 2,737.24/MT | March 2026 |
| Aluminium Scrap | Australia | CIF | USD 2,699.24/MT | March 2026 |
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Aluminium scrap prices in Asia showed a stable-to-firm trend in Q1’26, with stronger upward pressure emerging in March due to logistics disruptions and rising war-related costs. The market was influenced by supply-chain tightening rather than raw material shortages, as the Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz significantly disrupted regional trade flows. Maritime traffic through the Strait effectively stalled in early March, creating a supply shock across aluminium value chains and increasing procurement uncertainty. War risk insurance premiums surged sharply, reaching around 2.5% of vessel value earlier in March before easing toward ~1%, compared to negligible pre-war levels, substantially increasing shipping costs for bulk commodities, including scrap. These elevated logistics costs tightened short-term scrap availability across Asia and supported price movement despite steady domestic demand.
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According to Procurement Resource, aluminium scrap prices are expected to remain firm, as persistent freight risk and elevated insurance costs continue to increase the prices.
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Aluminium scrap prices demonstrated an upward trajectory during the fourth quarter of 2025, shaped by intensifying global competition for recyclable feedstock and shifting trade flows. In Europe, supply tightness persisted as scrap exports to non-EU destinations continued to rise, driven by price differentials that favored shipments to overseas markets. The region's recycling sector faced feedstock constraints, with a notable portion of furnace capacity remaining idle due to insufficient scrap availability. In the United States, aluminium scrap remained exempt from import tariffs applied to primary metal and semi-manufactured products, which sustained strong inbound flows from key trading partners. Increased shipments from European suppliers, particularly from Germany and Spain, supplemented traditional supply sources from Mexico and Canada.
In Asia, demand for aluminium scrap remained firm as China and India continued to seek raw materials to support domestic recycling operations. Trade patterns reflected ongoing adjustments to China's restrictions on low-grade imports, with transshipment through intermediary countries persisting. The strategic importance of aluminium scrap gained recognition among policymakers, prompting discussions on measures to retain recyclable materials within domestic markets.
Aluminium scrap refers to discarded or recycled aluminum-containing materials and products that are no longer needed for their original purpose. It encompasses a wide range of aluminum-based items, including old machinery, vehicles, packaging materials, construction components, and various consumer goods that have reached the end of their useful life. Aluminum scrap is collected and processed through recycling facilities to recover the aluminum content, which can then be melted down and reused in various industrial applications, particularly in the production of new aluminum products.
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