India Seeks EU Exemption from Scrap Export Curbs to Secure Recycled Metal Supply

Published: Jun 30, 2026 09:33
India has asked the European Union to exempt it from upcoming restrictions on scrap metal exports, warning that the measures could disrupt supplies of recycled raw materials. Industry groups said the new EU rules may intensify global competition for aluminium and copper scrap while increasing production costs for downstream manufacturers.

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