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[SMM Analysis] Malaysia's Scrap Metal Trade Enters an Age of Austerity
Sep 18, 2025 09:25
Malaysia's scrap metal industry has undergone a radical transformation, shifting from a period of unregulated "savage growth" to a new era of strict state control. This policy overhaul is driven by a desire to secure raw materials for domestic steel mills and enforce higher environmental and fiscal standards.
[SMM Analysis] Malaysia's Scrap Metal Trade Enters an Age of Austerity
Malaysia's scrap metal industry has undergone a radical transformation, shifting from a period of unregulated "savage growth" to a new era of strict state control. This policy overhaul is driven by a desire to secure raw materials for domestic steel mills and enforce higher environmental and fiscal standards.
Sep 18, 2025 09:25
[SMM Analysis] Who Buys Malaysia’s Stainless-Steel Scrap? India Dominates, China Restricts
Malaysia exported just 7,181 tonnes of stainless-steel scrap in 2024, with India (72%) and Taiwan (24%) taking nearly all. China bought only 111 tonnes (1.5%), showing how its strict GB/T 39733-2020 import rules keep Malaysian scrap out despite higher prices. Without investment in sorting and certification, Malaysia will stay dependent on India and Taiwan.
Aug 29, 2025 11:07
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Economic Data Confirmed Abated Overseas Inflation, US Dollar Continued to Weaken
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