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General · 16 June 2026

UK Scrap Aluminium Exports Raise Supply Fears

UK Scrap Aluminium Exports Raise Supply Fears

Jobs, investment and supply chains could face pressure if manufacturers seek materials elsewhere because less recyclable metal stays in Britain. On 16 June, Make UK said rising overseas sales of aluminium waste could leave key sectors without enough recycled feedstock and urged action to keep more available at home. Industry demand may reach 6 million metric tons by 2035, while shipments to India hit 198,779 tons last year.

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