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Photo – Poland exported a record 2.8 million tons of scrap in 2024
Poland exported a record 2.8 million tons of scrap in 2024

Raw material supplies to third countries increased by 1.4% y/y, and to the EU – by 10.1% y/y

Photo – Ukrainian Railways re-puts up for sale 12 thousand tons of scrap for UAH 87.3 million
Ukrainian Railways re-puts up for sale 12 thousand tons of scrap for UAH 87.3 million

The previous series of auctions did not take place due to insufficient bidders

Photo – Global scrap consumption in 2024 decreased to 460 million tons
Global scrap consumption in 2024 decreased to 460 million tons

Scrap usage growth was recorded in Turkey, the EU and India in 2024

Photo – Scrap exports from Ukraine exceeded 46 thousand tons in April
Scrap exports from Ukraine exceeded 46 thousand tons in April

Shipments of raw materials increased by 45.5% y/y since the beginning of the year

Photo – Ukrainian Railways has canceled all auctions for the sale of scrap for UAH 87.3 million
Ukrainian Railways has canceled all auctions for the sale of scrap for UAH 87.3 million

Insufficient number of participants prevented the sale of raw materials

Photo – Ukrainian Railways puts up for sale 12 thousand tons of scrap for UAH 87.3 million
Ukrainian Railways puts up for sale 12 thousand tons of scrap for UAH 87.3 million

Railroad operator resumes trading in raw materials after a two-year pause

Photo – EU exported 3 million tons of scrap in January-February
EU exported 3 million tons of scrap in January-February

More than 66% of deliveries are to Turkey

Photo – The Government has published a draft resolution to restrict scrap exports
The Government has published a draft resolution to restrict scrap exports

The Ministry of Economy proposes to license scrap exports with a zero quota for 2025

Photo – Ukrainian Railways plans to cut 60 thousand worn-out railcars for scrap
Ukrainian Railways plans to cut 60 thousand worn-out railcars for scrap

Writing off obsolete rolling stock will help the railroad to renew its fleet and support steelmakers with raw materials

Photo – Is this the end of free scrap trade in the world?
Is this the end of free scrap trade in the world?

Introduction of scrap exports restrictions becomes a new trend

Photo – 48 countries have already restricted scrap exports
48 countries have already restricted scrap exports

38% of them introduced partial or full ban

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