Tag: zinc scrap trade CY25

India’s zinc scrap imports jump 43% in CY’25, driven by mixed-grade intake

Jan 13, 2026

—

by

Prerana Rout

in Non Ferrous, Zinc

Netherlands emerges as India’s top supplier Saves scrap remains dominant imported grade India’s zinc scrap imports increased sharply by 43% y-o-y in calendar year 2025 (CY’25) to 106,556 tonnes (t), compared with 75,180 t in CY’24, highlighting the expanding role of secondary zinc smelters in meeting domestic demand. Elevated zinc prices encouraged buyers to prioritise…