METAL SCRAP BAN LIFTED

Metal Scrap Export Ban

UAE Lifted Metal Scrap Export Ban on 27 Jan 2024 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its long-standing metal scrap export ban, effective January 27, 2024. This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s policy that has been in place since May 2020. However, while the ban has been removed, the UAE government…

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UAE Metal Scrap Ban

UAE’s Ongoing Ban on Metal Scrap Exports Continues to Impact Steel Industries in Pakistan, India, and China The United Arab Emirates has maintained its ban on metal scrap exports since May 2020, significantly impacting the steel industries of countries heavily reliant on the UAE as a critical source of ferrous scrap. Pakistan, India, and China,…