India’s imports of stainless steel scrap surged by 40% in the first half of calendar year 2025 (H1CY’25), with total shipments recorded at 729,500 tonnes (t) as compared to 519,800 t in H1CY’24, as per BigMint data. The US remained the top supplier with 91,960 t (+4%), while Vietnam (+45%) and South Korea (+32%) saw strong growth. Significant volumes also came from Malaysia, Thailand, and the UK, as buyers diversified sourcing.

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