South Asia: Imported scrap market witnesses limited trades on dull demand

The South Asian imported scrap market remained muted today. However, a few deals, particularly in India, might get concluded in the near term. Market participants are in a wait-and-watch mode, observing Turkiye’s market dynamics, and will begin fresh bookings once a clearer market direction emerges.

Similarly, Pakistan’s market sentiments remained dismal with low trade volumes and LC opening concerns kept the Bangladesh market under pressure.


Recent trades

  • Around 1,000 tonnes (t) of shredded and PNS scrap of UK origin were traded at $443/t and $445/t CFR Chittagong.
  • A bulk vessel from the US is expected to arrive in a couple of weeks with 32,000 t (HMS 80:20, shredded and bonus) at $415/t CFR Kandla.

SteelMint price assessment

  • Europe-origin shredded scrap offers into India were at $420/t CFR Nhava Sheva.
  • UK-origin shredded scrap prices were at $418/t CFR Qasim, a decline of $2/t d-o-d.
  • UK-origin shredded prices were at $449/t CFR Chittagong, a decrease of $1/t d-o-d.

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