Poland’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-21 exhibits balanced growth

The most crucial input material to the aluminium recycling process is aluminium scrap. However, it is generally classified as “new scrap” from production processes and “old scrap” from post-consumer use. The one that emerges from the manufacturing of aluminium semi-fabricated and final products is the new scrap. The most habitual source of aluminium scrap is general-purpose items, such as beverage cans and household products. Aluminium reclaimed from aircraft is a small but growing source of scrap material.

The central European nation, Poland recorded an export of aluminium scrap of 457,303 tonnes during 2019-20, which generated revenue of $475.74 million from the export of scrap.

The Polish export of aluminium scrap in 2019 was documented at 220,765 tonnes, with earnings incurred from the transaction accounted to $246.45 million, whereas, in 2020, the export exhibited a balanced growth by 7.14%, as the export volume escalated to 236,538 tonnes, while the revenue collection counted to $229.29 million.

Poland’s export of scrap for 2021 is evaluated again with growth by 5.79%, as the export volume is estimated to climb at 250,253 tonnes with earnings potential to stand at $259.38 million.

The major trading nations for Poland’s export of aluminium scrap are Austria, Belgium, Czech Rep., China, Denmark, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Oman, Russia, etc.