What is Metal Scrap waste worth?

Metal Scrap typically trades at €180–400/t (ferrous); €800–3500/t (non-ferrous). Highest-value route: EAF scrap charge (ferrous) (€220–400/t).

What is the EWC code for Metal Scrap?

Primary EWC code: 17 04 05. Related codes: 12 01 01, 12 01 03, 17 04 01, 17 04 02.

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Source ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap from C&D, manufacturing, and industrial sites. Connect with steel mills, smelters, and metal recyclers via SymbioFlows.

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~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

Valorisation Routes — Ranked by Value

#	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

Who Buys Metal Scrap Waste

Steel Manufacturing

EAF and BOF scrap feed — direct circular loop for ferrous grades

Automotive

Stamping scrap back to steel mills as clean HMS-grade input

Electronics

Copper-bearing scrap to non-ferrous smelters for secondary copper

EWC Classification

Primary code: 17 04 05

Related codes commonly used for this stream:

12 01 01 12 01 03 17 04 01 17 04 02

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