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The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) said the UK already has strong aluminum collection and recycling systems, but lacks sufficient high-value domestic processing capacity, resulting in large volumes of aluminum scrap being exported. In 2025, the UK exported more than 623,000 tonnes of aluminum scrap, including over 23,000 tonnes to the United States, while still importing around 90,000 tonnes of scrap. ALFED called for greater investment in advanced sorting, alloy-specific recycling and remelting capacity, arguing that treating aluminum scrap as a strategic secondary raw material would strengthen supply chain resilience, reduce reliance on primary aluminum imports and retain more economic value within the UK.

Mercedes-Benz and Norsk Hydro have expanded their long-term partnership to accelerate the use of recycled aluminium in Europe. Under the agreement, Mercedes-Benz will become the first European automaker to use Hydro CIRCAL in serial production for its next-generation large electric vehicles. The material contains at least 75% post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium, up from the previous minimum of 25%. The companies will also expand the use of Hydro REDUXA low-carbon primary aluminium, aiming to reduce emissions, strengthen regional supply chains, and support circularity across the automotive value chain.

Os importadores indianos de sucata de alumínio buscam fontes alternativas no Brasil, República Dominicana, Singapura, Hong Kong e Malásia, após vários países do Golfo imporem restrições à exportação do material a partir de 10 de junho. No ano fiscal 2025/26, a Índia importou 2,02 milhões de toneladas de sucata de alumínio, no valor de INR 40.203 crore (US$ 4,2 bilhões), com o Oriente Médio fornecendo cerca de 400.000 toneladas, quase 20% do total. As restrições devem vigorar até 8 de outubro. Participantes do setor afirmam que preços globais mais altos da sucata, rotas de transporte mais longas e a tarifa de importação de 2,5% da Índia elevam o custo no destino, gerando apelos pela eliminação da tarifa para melhorar a competitividade da indústria indiana de alumínio secundário.