RECYKAL TIMESIntelligence for the circular economyPrices for copper, aluminium, and zinc are climbing while nickel slides, creating clear opportunities for scrap dealers to sell the strong and buy the weak.
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Across India · ₹/kg · as of 2 Nov 2026
A new rule from Europe threatens to cut off imported aluminium and steel scrap, and it will change the rates you pay and charge.
The price of future battery scrap won't just be about weight. It will be about what's inside the box, and dealers who learn the difference will win.
The immediate risk of a 15% EU export duty on aluminium scrap is gone, dropped to protect a wider trade deal with India. But for Indian buyers and sellers, the relief is temporary. The EU is now shifting its focus to a powerful new weapon: the Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR), which could block scrap flows to India from May 2027.
The next global supply chain for critical minerals may not start in a mine. It may start in India’s scrapyards, creating a quantifiable link between a dealer's yard and a multi-billion dollar strategy.
Big companies may soon want better quality plastic scrap. This is a heads-up for dealers who want to stay ahead and earn more.
A post-monsoon demand surge and tight mill supply have pushed Indian steel scrap prices up by over ₹1,100/tonne in a single week. For sellers, it’s a golden opportunity. For buyers, it’s a critical margin test.
A key stock market signal suggests confidence is returning to big steel, which could mean better prices for your ferrous scrap are coming.
A pipeline shutdown in Saudi Arabia is pushing up oil prices. This will hit your transport costs and could change the game for plastic scrap dealers.
Big construction in Madhya Pradesh means more metal scrap for your shop in the years to come.
A major summit in New Delhi just changed how we should think about 'waste.'
The global race for critical minerals is forcing a rethink in New Delhi. The nation's path to resource security may not run through traditional mines, but through its vast, chaotic scrap ecosystem.
Rising inventories in China and cautious buying from battery makers are putting downward pressure on global lead prices, creating a complex market for Indian scrap dealers and recyclers.
A post-monsoon demand surge and tight supply are pushing finished steel prices up. This is a direct signal for scrap suppliers and recyclers that raw material rates will follow.
India's rPET market stays steady as scrap sellers hold stock for post-monsoon demand. High ocean freight costs continue to stall export sales.
New reports say US factories might need more plastic, which could change your future rates.
Driven by AI demand and US stockpiling, the global rally is creating a seller's market in India. For buyers, it's a cost crisis; for sellers, a golden opportunity.
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