India seeks EU scrap export relief

India has formally requested relief from the European Union's upcoming restrictions on metal scrap exports, which are set to begin in May 2027. These regulations, part of the EU's revised waste shipment policy, will bar exports of non-hazardous waste to countries outside the OECD unless specifically approved. The International — European Commission is also considering additional measures to limit aluminium scrap exports. Indian steel and aluminium manufacturers, supported by organizations like the India — Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India and the Material Recycling Association of India, fear these curbs will tighten supplies, raise costs, and undermine the benefits of a recent trade pact between India and the European Union. India, a major importer of EU metal scrap, is seeking continued access, possibly through export quotas, to mitigate the impact of what is being described as growing 'resource nationalism'. The United Arab Emirates' recent export ban on scrap has further exacerbated concerns about global supply pressures.