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Record European Scrap Exports to Morocco
European Union exports of scrap steel destined for Morocco reached a record high of 1.08 million tons in the first half of 2026, representing a 44.9% increase compared to the same period last year. This makes it one of the most prominent trade routes between the European bloc and Morocco, despite the potential threat of export bans after May 21, 2027, due to new European laws regulating waste exports. Additionally, European shipments of scrap metal to foreign markets totaled 13.76 million tons in the first half, up 10.3% from 2025, with Morocco accounting for around 8% of this volume. Egypt saw a significant increase of 59.7%, reaching 2.12 million tons. Meanwhile, Morocco officially requested an increase in the import of certain types of metal wastes from Europe. However, the draft regulation issued by the European Commission in September did not include metallic wastes among the permitted export commodities after the new system came into effect, raising concerns among industry professionals and threatening the continued flow of shipments to Morocco. This situation may lead to redirecting shipments to Turkey or the European internal market.
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