Premium Aluminium Scrap Exporters from UK to India & Global Markets
SchemaShine Metals is a trusted UK-based exporter of premium aluminium scrap
supplying recycling plants, secondary smelters, and aluminium ingot manufacturers across
India, UAE, Vietnam, and global markets.
Aluminium scrap remains one of the most valuable and sustainable non-ferrous metals,
offering high recovery rates, strong demand, and excellent resale value.
Types of Aluminium Scrap (ISRI Codes)
- Tense (ISRI: TENSE) – Clean aluminium castings; widely used for ADC12 & LM6 ingots.
- Taint / Tabor (ISRI: TAINT/TABOR) – Mixed wrought aluminium; ideal for extrusion billet production.
- UBC (ISRI: TALC) – Used beverage cans; high demand for rolling ingots & sheet mills.
- Zorba (ISRI: ZORBA) – Shredded mixed non-ferrous; requires separation for remelting.
- Aluminium Wheels (ISRI: TROMA) – High magnesium alloy; preferred by automotive foundries.
- Extrusion Scrap (ISRI: TATA) – Clean profiles; used for billet & extrusion ingots.
- Foil Scrap (ISRI: TOTO) – Thin gauge aluminium; requires decoating.
Who Buys Aluminium Scrap?
Aluminium scrap is consumed by secondary aluminium smelters,
ingot manufacturers, and foundries.
Indian manufacturers prefer UK-origin aluminium scrap due to
consistent quality, proper segregation, and export compliance.
- Aluminium ingot manufacturers (ADC12, LM6, A356)
- Automotive casting & die-casting industries
- Construction & extrusion profile manufacturers
- Electrical conductor & cable manufacturers
- Packaging & rolling mills
Aluminium Price Trend — Last 10 Years (LME Reference)
Aluminium prices are benchmarked against the London Metal Exchange (LME).
Scrap prices closely follow ingot movements, making timing crucial for buyers.
Live LME Aluminium Price Benchmark
Aluminium scrap prices globally track the London Metal Exchange (LME).
Buyers and ingot manufacturers rely on this benchmark to time procurement
and hedge price volatility.
Primary Aluminium (LME)
$3089.00
Indicative | Daily movement
Aluminium Scrap Correlation
65% – 85%
Scrap price vs ingot value
Market Direction
▲ Bullish
Driven by EV, construction & packaging demand
Why LME Pricing Matters to Scrap Buyers
Aluminium scrap contracts are negotiated as a
discount or premium
to LME cash prices
. When LME rises, scrap prices follow
with a short lag depending on grade, recovery rate, and contamination.
Aluminium Scrap Market Insights — UK to India Trade
Long-Term Price Growth
Aluminium prices have grown at an average
+7.4% CAGR over the last decade.
This steady upward trend makes aluminium scrap a
strategic raw material rather than a commodity risk.
Scrap vs Ingot Economics
Aluminium scrap trades at a
18–35% discount to primary ingots.
For secondary smelters, this directly improves
EBIT margins and energy efficiency.
UK → India Buyer Advantage
UK-origin scrap offers cleaner segregation,
lower contamination, and predictable chemistry —
reducing melt loss by up to 6–8%
compared to mixed-origin cargo.
Who Buys Aluminium Scrap?
Secondary ingot manufacturers, extrusion plants,
die-casters, automotive suppliers, and cable producers
rely on aluminium scrap for cost-stable production.
Global Aluminium Scrap Import Demand
Aluminium scrap demand is driven by secondary smelters, die-casters,
and extrusion manufacturers across Asia & the Middle East.
🇮🇳 India
Annual Import: 6.5+ Million MT
- Secondary ingot manufacturers
- Auto & casting clusters
- High demand for Tense, Taint Tabor, Zorba
Fastest growing aluminium scrap importer globally
🇦🇪 UAE
Annual Import: 2.1 Million MT
- Re-export hub
- Billet & extrusion plants
- Clean UK-origin scrap preferred
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Annual Import: 1.8 Million MT
- Electronics & construction demand
- Strict contamination limits
- Growing aluminium casting sector
🇹🇷 Turkey
Annual Import: 1.5 Million MT
- Rolling mills & extrusion
- Strong EU-UK trade flow
- High billet production
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Annual Import: 1.2 Million MT
- Secondary smelters
- Automotive components
- Steady long-term contracts
📌 Trade Insight:
UK-origin aluminium scrap commands
5–10% premium in India & UAE
due to cleaner segregation and consistent chemistry.
Aluminium Scrap → Ingot Output Mapping
Different aluminium scrap grades produce different alloy ingots.
Understanding this mapping helps buyers optimize cost, chemistry,
and production yield.
TENSE
ISRI: TENSE
95–97%
ADC12, LM24, Secondary Cast Ingots
Automotive casting, engine blocks, pump housings
TAINT / TABOR
ISRI: TAINT/TABOR
92–94%
Secondary Foundry Alloys
Die-casting units, cookware manufacturers
ZORBA
ISRI: ZORBA
85–92%
Mixed Secondary Ingots
Large smelters with separation lines
UBC
ISRI: TALLY
96–98%
Can-Body Sheet Ingots
Beverage can manufacturers, rolling mills
WHEELS
ISRI: WHEELS
97–99%
High-Grade Casting Alloys
Automotive OEM suppliers
EXTRUSIONS
ISRI: EXTRU
98–99%
6063 / 6061 Billet Ingots
Construction, window & profile manufacturers
🔍 Smelter Insight:
UK-origin TENSE & EXTRUSIONS yield
3–6% higher recovery compared to mixed Asian scrap,
reducing dross loss and refining cost.
ISRI Contamination Limits & Inspection Standards
All aluminium scrap supplied by SchemaShine Metals follows
ISRI specifications to ensure high recovery rates, low dross formation,
and compliance with international smelting standards.
📏 ISRI Contamination Limits
| Scrap Grade |
Max Foreign Material |
Notes |
| TENSE |
≤ 2% |
No iron, plastics, rubber, or sealed units |
| TAINT / TABOR |
≤ 3% |
Loose only, no oils or moisture |
| ZORBA |
≤ 5% |
Requires downstream separation |
| UBC |
≤ 1% |
No steel cans, organic residue restricted |
| WHEELS |
≤ 1% |
No steel inserts or rubber allowed |
🔍 Pre-Shipment Inspection Process
- Visual grading as per ISRI code definitions
- Hand-sorting & magnet separation
- Radiation & moisture check (where applicable)
- Supervised container stuffing
- Photo & video inspection records
- Third-party inspection on request (SGS / Intertek)
⚠ Important for Indian Buyers:
Scrap exceeding ISRI contamination limits may face
customs penalties, rejection, or demurrage at Indian ports.
Our inspection standards are designed to protect buyers from compliance risk.
Buyer FAQ — Payments, Inspection & Claims
Common questions from international aluminium scrap buyers.
Designed to ensure transparency, trust, and smooth trade execution.
What payment terms do you accept?
We accept LC at sight, LC usance,
and TT (Advance / Balance) depending on volume,
buyer profile, and destination port.
Is third-party inspection allowed?
Yes. Buyers may appoint Any one,
to oversea for pre-shipment inspection at origin.
Inspection costs are borne by the buyer unless otherwise agreed.
How is scrap packed and loaded?
Scrap is supplied loose or baled depending on grade.
Containers are supervised during stuffing, photographed,
and sealed to ensure grade integrity.
What documents are provided?
Standard documents include:
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading,
Certificate of Origin, ISRI Declaration
,
and inspection reports (if applicable).
What happens if there is a quality dispute?
Any quality or contamination claims must be supported by
independent inspection reports at discharge port.
Valid claims are resolved through replacement, price adjustment,
or mutual settlement as per contract terms.
Which ports do you ship from?
We regularly ship from UK, EU, and select global ports.
Final loading port depends on scrap grade availability and buyer preference.
What is the typical delivery timeline?
Average timeline is 7–14 days for shipment after payment
or LC confirmation, plus transit time depending on destination.
📞 How do I place an order?
Share your required scrap grade, quantity, destination port,
and preferred payment terms. Our team will issue a formal quotation
and contract specification.
Why Aluminium Scrap Is More Valuable Than Other Non-Ferrous Metals
- Infinite recyclability without loss of properties
- 95% energy savings compared to primary aluminium
- Strong global demand & stable pricing
- Ideal for export-oriented recycling industries
- Preferred raw material for ingot manufacturing
Looking to Buy Aluminium Scrap from the UK?
We supply consistent grades with inspection, loading supervision & export documentation.
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