AlCircle.com
India leads aluminium scrap imports with $1.96B as China drops 76% and US rises to $980M
Edited by : Aranya Mondal
7 min read
Global aluminium scrap trade is undergoing a major reshuffle, with shifting demand patterns, tariff pressures, and regional recycling dynamics driving sharp changes in import rankings. Latest UN Comtrade data for the first half of 2025 shows India rising to the top as the largest importer, while China’s share has fallen dramatically.
Image used for representational purpose
The US has surged into second place on the back of tariff-driven demand, Germany has held steady despite industry headwinds, and Thailand has entered the top five, displacing South Korea.
Unlock full access – sign up for FREE.
Key benefits
Find exclusive data-driven insights and in-depth analysis
Get our daily newsletter delivered straight to your inbox
Access real-time and historical price trends from global indices
Post and respond to latest business leads
Stay ahead with alerts on learning tools
...and so much more!SIGN UP / LOGIN
Previous article
Drurys transforms recycling efficiency through innovative compact swarf technology
Next articleFrom waste to wealth: how AI robots can recover $6.5B a year and transform recycling’s future
Grow with
AL Circle
