The trade dynamics of Aluminium scrap: on the potential consequences of EU export measures
Published on 10 September 2026
The Netherlands Materials Observatory (NMO) has published a new (English) report on the trade in aluminium scrap and the potential implications of European export measures. The publication highlights the factors that determine whether aluminium scrap can play a greater role in European industry, the energy transition and Europe’s strategic autonomy: from trade flows and market developments to recycling capacity and material quality.
