[SMM Aluminum Flash News] UK Aluminium Scrap Exports to the US Ease in Q1 2026

Published: Jun 23, 2026 17:55

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According to data from the US International Trade Administration (ITA), UK aluminium scrap exports to the United States showed signs of moderation in the first quarter of 2026. Shipments totalled approximately 3,785 tonnes, down 9.8% year-on-year from 4,196 tonnes in Q1 2025. Export revenue also edged lower to USD 8.86 million, compared with USD 8.88 million a year earlier, representing a decline of 0.19%. As of March 2026, total US aluminium scrap imports reached 265,983 tonnes, with the UK ranking as the fifth-largest supplier and accounting for about 1.42% of total imports. Canada, Mexico, South Korea and Colombia remained the leading suppliers. The data suggests that the strong momentum seen in UK scrap exports to the US following Section 232 tariff exemptions has begun to moderate in early 2026.

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