【SMM Aluminum Flash News】India Diversifies Aluminum Scrap Sourcing After Middle East Export Restrictions

Published: Aug 3, 2026 16:27

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India's aluminum scrap importers are seeking alternative supplies from Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia after several Gulf countries imposed aluminum scrap export restrictions from June 10. In FY2025/26, India imported 2.02 million tones of aluminum scrap worth INR 40,203 crore (US$4.2 billion), with the Middle East supplying around 400,000 tones, or nearly 20% of total imports. The restrictions are expected to remain in force until October 8. Industry participants said higher global scrap prices, longer shipping routes and India's 2.5% import duty are raising landed costs, prompting calls to remove the duty to improve the competitiveness of India's secondary aluminum industry.

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