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- 【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Japan's Q1 2026 EU Aluminum Scrap Imports Surge 89% Year-On-Year Despite Price Hike
Japan’s aluminium scrap imports from the European Union in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 have reported an almost 90 per cent year-on-year surge.In Q1 2026, Japan imported a total of 35,794 tonnes of aluminium scrap, of which 3,613 tonnes or 10.09 per cent, was imported from the EU.Comparing the Q1 volume over the years, a rising streak can be noted in Japan’s aluminium scrap imports from the EU: Q1 2026 – 3,613 tonnes, rising 89 per cent Y-o-Y from the 1,902 tonnes in Q1 2025 Q1 2025 – 1,902 tonnes, rising 40 per cent Y-o-Y from the 1,357 tonnes in Q1 2024 Concurrently, the annual shipment volume from the EU to Japan has witnessed a sharp Y-o-Y surge to 9,346 tonnes in 2025 from 5,815 tonnes in 2024. According to the data recorded in the International Trade Administration (ITA), the Q1 import value of Japan’s aluminium scrap from the EU is worth USD 3.26 million, marking a Y-o-Y gain of 45.54 per cent from USD 2.24 million recorded in Q1 2025. Hence, Japan’s aluminium scrap imports from the EU in Q1 2026 have risen Y-o-Y despite an almost 50 per cent hike in the pricing segment.
Jul 28, 2026 17:47 - 【SMM Aluminum Flash News】US Aluminum Scrap Recovery Surges 14% in January 2026, Outpacing Primary Production Growth
US aluminium scrap recovery continued to strengthen at the start of 2026, with recycled metal production rising by double digits year on year, while primary aluminium output remained largely unchanged, according to the latest US Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Industry Survey. A total of 318,000 metric tonnes of aluminium was recovered from scrap in January 2026, up 14 per cent from the same month last year compared to 297,000 tonnes and 3 per cent higher than the revised December 2025 figure. Of the total, 179,000 metric tonnes came from new scrap and 138,000 metric tonnes from old scrap. Meanwhile, primary aluminium production totalled 58,000 tonnes during the month. Average daily output stood at 1,860 metric tonnes, unchanged from December 2025 and 1 per cent higher than January 2025.
Jul 28, 2026 17:45 - 【SMM Aluminum Flash News】UK Faces Challenge in Retaining Value from Recycled Aluminium Amid Global Supply Risks
Aluminium is often described as one of the most recyclable industrial materials, and the UK already has much of the infrastructure needed to support a circular aluminium economy. Collection systems are well established, recycling rates are strong, and remelting capacity exists across the supply chain. According to Nadine Bloxsome, CEO of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), the challenge is no longer whether aluminium can be recycled, but whether the UK is keeping enough of the value created from that recycled material. ALFED estimates that recycling aluminium requires up to 95 per cent less energy than producing primary metal, making it an important contributor to industrial competitiveness as well as the country's net-zero ambitions. Despite this, the UK continues to rely heavily on imported primary aluminium. Around 68,000 tonnes were imported from the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia during 2025. Recent geopolitical tensions and disruptions affecting energy-intensive smelting operations in the region have highlighted the risks that come with depending on overseas supply. The UK generates large volumes of aluminium scrap every year, yet much of the material leaves the country instead of being processed locally. Aluminium scrap exports to the United States increased from around 2,000 tonnes in 2024 to more than 23,000 tonnes in 2025, while total exports under HS Code 7602 rose from about 612,000 tonnes to more than 623,000 tonnes. During the same year, the UK also imported around 90,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap, showing that the issue is not a shortage of material but where that material is processed and where its value is ultimately created.
Jul 28, 2026 17:43 - 【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Japan's Q1 Aluminium Scrap Imports from EU Surge 89% YoY
Japan imported 35,794 tones of aluminum scrap in Q1 2026, including 3,613 tones from the European Union, up 89% year-on-year and accounting for 10.09% of total imports. Import value from the EU reached US$3.26 million, up 45.5% YoY. The EU ranked as Japan's third-largest aluminum scrap supplier, behind the United States (15,907 tones) and Taiwan (8,187 tones). EU aluminum scrap exports to Japan also increased to 9,346 tones in 2025 from 5,815 tones in 2024, highlighting growing trade flows between the two markets.
Jul 22, 2026 15:38 - [SMM Aluminum Flash News] MRAI Urges India to Remove 2.5% Import Duty on Aluminium Scrap
The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has urged the government to abolish the 2.5% Basic Customs Duty on aluminum scrap, arguing that the move would reduce raw material costs, improve the competitiveness of recyclers and downstream manufacturers, and strengthen the circular economy. The association noted that India imports 80-85% of its aluminum scrap demand and that secondary aluminum now accounts for around 35% of the country's total aluminum consumption.
Jul 20, 2026 11:37 
【SMM Analysis】SEA Secondary Aluminum Spot Market Remains Muted even as China's Import Window ImprovesThe Southeast Asian secondary aluminum market remained weak this week, with aluminum scrap and ADC12 prices under pressure due to sluggish downstream demand. Lower overseas prices improved China's import window, although spot trading remained limited. Malaysia's Talon prices edged higher on tighter supply, while Thailand's UBC prices weakened. SMM expects the market to remain range-bound, with attention focused on LME aluminum prices, import margins, scrap policies, and demand recovery.
Jul 16, 2026 16:24
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With the development of the scrap metal industry, companies are paying more attention to scrap aluminum varieties and price points across different geographical regions. To meet market demands and provide more comprehensive spot price information, SMM, after extensive market research and preliminary communication, have launched the following price points for local scrap metal prices in Malaysia and Thailand on November 3, 2025: Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Introduction to the new SMM Malaysian scrap aluminum price points: SMM, taking into account the local and international demand for overseas aluminium scrap prices primarily in Southeast Asia, and based on overseas policies and market changes, has decided to launch several price points in reflection of the Southeast Asian aluminium scrap markets and trade. The specific details are as follows: Price Point 1: Addition of Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Name and Definition : Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable), ExWorks Malaysia, including VAT, MYR/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 (Launched) Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 2: Addition of Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Name and Definition : Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans), ExWorks Malaysia, including VAT, MYR/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 (Launched) Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 3: Addition of Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Name and Definition : Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable), ExWorks Thailand, including VAT, THB/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 (Launced) Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 4: Addition of Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Name and Definition : Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans), ExWorks Thailand, including VAT, THB/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 (Launched) Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) We welcome more companies from both upstream and downstream industries to participate and support SMM in better serving the new energy industry chain. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Liu Xiaolei at (+86)15021973263 or Chin Khai Yuen at (+60)124247012, or email adrian.chin@metal.com.
PriceNov 3, 2025 17:51With the development of the scrap metal industry, companies are paying more attention to scrap aluminum varieties and price points across different geographical regions. To meet market demands and provide more comprehensive spot price information, SMM, after extensive market research and preliminary communication, plans to launch the following price points for local scrap metal prices in Malaysia and Thailand on November 3, 2025: Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Introduction to the new SMM Malaysian scrap aluminum price points: SMM, taking into account the local and international demand for overseas aluminium scrap prices primarily in Southeast Asia, and based on overseas policies and market changes, has decided to launch several price points in reflection of the Southeast Asian aluminium scrap markets and trade. The specific details are as follows: Price Point 1: Addition of Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Name and Definition : Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable), ExWorks Malaysia, including VAT, MYR/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 2: Addition of Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Name and Definition : Malaysian Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans), ExWorks Malaysia, including VAT, MYR/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 3: Addition of Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable) Name and Definition : Thai Aluminium Scrap – Talon (Aluminium Wire and Cable), ExWorks Thailand, including VAT, THB/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) Price Point 4: Addition of Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans) Name and Definition : Thai Aluminium Scrap – UBC (Used Beverage Cans), ExWorks Thailand, including VAT, THB/tonne Launch Date : November 3, 2025 Updated Frequency : The new price point will be updated before 12:00 PM on the first working day of each week (Kuala Lumpur time) We welcome more companies from both upstream and downstream industries to participate and support SMM in better serving the new energy industry chain. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Liu Xiaolei at (+86)15021973263 or Chin Khai Yuen at (+60)124247012, or email adrian.chin@metal.com.
PriceOct 27, 2025 17:51