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Ship-breaking in South Asia: Alang rebounds on steel market gains, Bangladesh and Pakistan face continued uncertainty

Jan 6, 2026

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by

Ramavath Mounika

in Ship Breaking

HKC enforcement strengthens India’s competitiveness Political uncertainty weakens Chattogram market sentiment In the beginning of 2026, the South Asian ship-breaking markets are showing a mixed picture. The Alang market in India has been strengthening due to a rebound in domestic steel market sentiments, while Bangladesh and Pakistan struggle with political uncertainty, limited HKC capacity and…