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Photo – Why scrap metal collection is declining in Ukraine: key factors
Why scrap metal collection is declining in Ukraine: key factors

The industry is in a state of systemic stagnation caused by the effects of the war, broader economic factors, and deindustrialization

Photo – A win-win scenario: Ukrainian Railways’ scrap sales surged 2.2-fold in Q1
A win-win scenario: Ukrainian Railways’ scrap sales surged 2.2-fold in Q1

If this trend continues, UZ has a good chance of achieving a historic milestone — meeting its annual scrap sales target

Photo – Global scrap prices were mostly on the rise in mid-March
Global scrap prices were mostly on the rise in mid-March

The Turkish market was under pressure from a supply shortage and rising freight rates due to the military conflict in the Middle East

Photo – Global scrap prices showed mixed dynamics in February
Global scrap prices showed mixed dynamics in February

Prices continued to rise in Europe and China, while falling slightly in Turkey and the US

Photo – India could reduce carbon emissions in steel industry by 28% thanks to scrap – ISA
India could reduce carbon emissions in steel industry by 28% thanks to scrap – ISA

This raw material is a practical short-term solution for decarbonization

Photo – Poland maintained high scrap exports in 2025
Poland maintained high scrap exports in 2025

Imports of raw materials from outside the EU reached 340,000 tons

Photo – Global scrap consumption declined in most regions in January-September
Global scrap consumption declined in most regions in January-September

The largest consumer, China, reduced its use of scrap by 13.3% y/y

Photo – Scrap exports from Ukraine amounted to 9.3 thousand tons in January
Scrap exports from Ukraine amounted to 9.3 thousand tons in January

Despite temporary export restrictions, deliveries will continue from January 1, 2026

Photo – Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have entered into a partnership in a circular economy project
Salzgitter and Volvo Cars have entered into a partnership in a circular economy project

The aim of the initiative is to supply scrap metal from the car manufacturer's plant to Salzgitter Flachstahl

Photo – Oleksandr Kalenkov: «We reached an understanding on restricting scrap exports from Ukraine in Brussels»
Oleksandr Kalenkov: «We reached an understanding on restricting scrap exports from Ukraine in Brussels»

The president of Ukrmetallurgprom responds to Polish claims regarding the temporary restriction on scrap exports from Ukraine

Photo – New conditions for Ukrainian Railways auctions and railcar cutting: what will change in the scrap market
New conditions for Ukrainian Railways auctions and railcar cutting: what will change in the scrap market

Metinvest-Resource is interested in a program for the independent cutting up of obsolete freight railcars

Photo – Scrap exports from Ukraine reached a four-year high in 2025
Scrap exports from Ukraine reached a four-year high in 2025

On January 1, 2026, the government temporarily restricted scrap metal exports, as Ukrainian companies need it to manufacture products for defense, reconstruction, and the domestic market

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