From The Economic Times · Shilpa Samant · · 1m 10s
India Urges Centre to Intervene Over EU Metal Scrap Export List
India's metal recycling industry demands government action after EU excludes India from metal scrap import list.
In brief
India's metal recycling industry demands government action after EU excludes India from metal scrap import list. India's metal recycling industry warns EU's exclusion from metal scrap import list risks supply chain disruptions and higher raw material costs. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
EU Excludes India from Metal Scrap Imports
The European Commission published a draft list of non-OECD countries authorized to import specific non-hazardous waste from the EU under the Waste Shipment Regulation.
India's Metal Recycling Industry Concerned
The Material Recycling Association of India urged government intervention after the EU excluded India from metal scrap import list.
Import Statistics Highlight EU's Role
The EU accounts for 20% of aluminium scrap, 22% of copper scrap, 20% of lead scrap, and 40% of zinc scrap imported into India.
EU Metal Scrap Import Impact
India's metal recycling industry warns the exclusion could disrupt supply chains, raise raw material costs, and increase reliance on virgin materials.
Timeline for EU Export Ban
The EU will prohibit non-hazardous waste exports to non-OECD countries from May 21, 2027, with a response deadline of October 16.
The one thing
India's metal recycling industry warns EU's exclusion from metal scrap import list risks supply chain disruptions and higher raw material costs.
