# 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.
- Title: India Urges Centre to Intervene Over EU Metal Scrap Export…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: india, metal scrap, waste shipment regulation, material recycling association of india, ferrous scrap, non-ferrous scrap, recycling supply chain, import statistics, micro small medium enterprises, Urges, Centre, Intervene
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/india-urges-centre-to-intervene-over-eu-metal-scrap-export-list-exclusion/articleshow/134496164.cms
- Author: Shilpa Samant
- Published: 2026-09-26T03:16:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, eu, metal scrap, waste shipment regulation, material recycling association of india, ferrous scrap, non-ferrous scrap, recycling supply chain, import statistics, micro small medium enterprises
## 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.
## Key takeaway

India's metal recycling industry warns EU's exclusion from metal scrap import list risks supply chain disruptions and higher raw material costs.