Source ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap from C&D, manufacturing, and industrial sites. Connect with steel mills, smelters, and metal recyclers via SymbioFlows.
~90M t/yr (all ferrous/non-ferrous)
EU annual generation
€180–400/t (ferrous); €800–3500/t (non-ferrous)
Typical market range
17 04 05
Primary EWC classification
| # | Route | Buyer Type | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EAF scrap charge (ferrous) | Electric arc furnace steel mills | €220–400/t |
| HMS 1&2 grades — consistent with LME scrap indices | |||
| 2 | Non-ferrous smelting | Aluminium, copper, zinc smelters | €800–3500/t depending on metal |
| Clean sorting essential for premium pricing | |||
| 3 | Scrap merchant aggregation | Metal recycling dealers | €180–320/t |
| Mixed grades with sorting discount | |||
Primary code: 17 04 05
How metal scrap fits into a wider valorisation strategy.
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