Scrap and secondary
How scrap metals and recyclable materials are driving the circular economy
Global scrap and secondary prices have never been more unpredictable. Recyclable materials are in high demand as the world shifts toward building a more sustainable future. Fastmarkets has been helping businesses across the supply chain by providing global, industry-leading coverage, for over 1,400 scrap metal prices, including steel, aluminum, and copper for over 130 years.
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Scrap markets are extremely volatile and what happens in one region can affect prices along the global supply chain. Stay ahead of the market with our scrap and secondary prices, news, forecasts and economic analysis.
US copper scrap market participants are shifting from COMEX to LME pricing in response to extreme price volatility and a new 50% copper import tariff. The change is influencing discount formulas, export strategies and long-term trading dynamics across the sector.
Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our July survey.
Tariff concerns and opaque import regulations dominated discussions among aluminium and copper scrap market participants at the 2025 ASEAN Recycling Metals International Conference held in Thailand on June 18-20.
At Fastmarkets’ International Iron Ore & Green Steel Summit 2025, we expect topics such as iron ore pricing trends, green steel developments and growing demand for high-grade pellets to emerge. The event will address decarbonization, Europe’s green steel growth and shifts in scrap and pellet markets driven by supply and cost changes.
Here are the key takeaways from market participants on US ferrous scrap metal prices, market confidence, inventory and more from our June survey.
Mexico’s strategic role in automotive nearshoring is fueling demand for recycled aluminium, with investment in scrap-intensive sectors boosting its non-ferrous secondary markets. Despite tariff uncertainties, USMCA compliance and EV production growth continue to attract global manufacturers.
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This report brings together a wide range of opinions from US scrap industry participants and delves into the expectations for the market in the upcoming month, providing a deep dive into price movements and market dynamics by region, market side and more.
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