Scrap exports deepen Europe’s aluminum shortage

Europe’s aluminum industry is sounding the alarm over a growing shortage of recycled scrap.

With more than 1.2 million tons exported from Europe each year, producers warn that a vital resource for decarbonization and manufacturing is leaving the continent.

As energy costs remain high and competition intensifies, the debate over export restrictions is gaining urgency. Could Europe’s push for green industry be threatened by a lack of recycled aluminum?