What factors influence Aluminium scrap prices in India?

Aluminium scrap prices are primarily driven by London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmarks, USD-INR exchange rates, and domestic demand from the automotive and construction sectors. BigMint assists by providing daily price assessments and market commentary that translate these global triggers into actionable local price points.

What is the difference between 'Tense' and '6063' Aluminium scrap?

Tense refers to mixed old cast aluminium often used for alloys, while 6063 (Extrusion) is a high-purity grade from architectural profiles. BigMint helps traders distinguish value by maintaining separate indices for these grades, ensuring users can benchmark their inventory against accurate market premiums.

How does the LME price correlate with the Indian ADC12 market?

Indian ADC12 prices typically follow LME cash trends, though local scrap availability can cause the 'spread' to widen or narrow. BigMint tracks this correlation through real-time dashboards, allowing alloy manufacturers to optimize their procurement based on LME-linked price movements.

Why is recycling Aluminium more efficient than primary production?

Recycling aluminium consumes only about 5% of the energy required for primary smelting, making it a cornerstone of sustainable manufacturing. BigMint supports this circular economy by offering transparency in secondary metal pricing, helping recyclers and smelters maintain profitable and eco-friendly operations.

How do BIS standards affect Aluminium scrap imports?

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulations mandate strict purity levels for imported scrap to ensure quality and environmental safety. BigMint monitors these regulatory shifts and reports on how they impact the flow of material at major ports like Mundra and JNPT.

What is 'Zorba' scrap and how is it valued?

Zorba is a shredded non-ferrous metal mix, predominantly aluminium, that requires further sorting to reach high purity. BigMint provides import parity prices for Zorba, helping Indian importers calculate their landed costs against domestic secondary metal prices.

How does USD-INR volatility impact the secondary Aluminium market?

Since scrap is a globally traded commodity, a fluctuating Rupee directly alters the cost of imported raw materials for Indian smelters. BigMint’s pricing tools incorporate currency trends, enabling users to understand the impact of forex volatility on their daily domestic procurement rates.

Where can I find historical data for Aluminium scrap prices in India?

Accessing historical data is vital for identifying seasonal trends and performing long-term price forecasting. BigMint offers an extensive historical database for multiple aluminium grades, allowing subscribers to download and analyze years of price history for better strategic planning.

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India
IND	Aluminium UBC Scrap, Exy-Delhi, IndiaDOM 24, Mar 2026 17:37 IST \| Daily	Clean	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Aluminium Taint Tabor Scrap, CFR Nahva Sheva, UKIMP 24, Mar 2026 17:30 IST \| Daily	Cut and sheared 9-10% attachment	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Tense Scrap, CFR Nahva Sheva, USIMP 24, Mar 2026 17:30 IST \| Daily	Attachments 6-7%	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Taint Tabor Scrap, CFR Nahva Sheva, USIMP 24, Mar 2026 17:30 IST \| Daily	HRB, Attachment 3%	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Talk Scrap, CFR Nahva Sheva, USIMP 24, Mar 2026 17:30 IST \| Daily	Solid (Clean)	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium UBC Scrap, CFR Nhava Sheva, UKIMP 24, Mar 2026 17:30 IST \| Daily	Clean	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Tense Scrap, CFR Nhava Sheva, Middle EastIMP 03, Mar 2026 16:45 IST \| Daily	Attachments 8-9%, Mix	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Taint Tabor Scrap, CFR Nhava Sheva, Middle EastIMP 03, Mar 2026 16:45 IST \| Daily	Briquetted, Clean	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Extrusion Scrap, CFR Nhava Sheva, Middle EastIMP 03, Mar 2026 16:45 IST \| Daily	6063 (Briquetted)	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Talk Scrap, CFR Nhava Sheva, Middle EastIMP 03, Mar 2026 16:45 IST \| Daily	Solid (Clean)	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Zorba 95-5 Scrap, CFR Nhava Sheva, UKIMP 24, Mar 2026 17:30 IST \| Daily	20 mm, Solid (Shredded)	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Wheel Scrap, CFR Nahva Sheva, UKIMP 24, Mar 2026 17:30 IST \| Daily	Solid (Loose)	USD	tax	Delivery within 4-6 Weeks	NA
IND	Aluminium Tense Scrap, Exy-Delhi, IndiaDOM 24, Mar 2026 17:37 IST \| Daily	Solid (Loose)	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Aluminium Tense Scrap, Exy-Chennai, IndiaDOM 24, Mar 2026 17:37 IST \| Daily	Solid (Loose)	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Aluminium Taint Tabor Scrap, Exy-Delhi, IndiaDOM 24, Mar 2026 17:37 IST \| Daily	Solid (Loose)	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Aluminium Utensil Scrap, Exy-Delhi, IndiaDOM 24, Mar 2026 17:37 IST \| Daily	Solid (Loose)	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Aluminium Extrusion Scrap, Exy-Delhi, IndiaDOM 24, Mar 2026 17:37 IST \| Daily	6063 & 6061 (Mix)	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Aluminium Utensil Scrap, BME, Exy-Mumbai, IndiaDOM 24, Mar 2026 17:21 IST \| Daily	Utensil (Loose)	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA
IND	Aluminium Extrusion Scrap, BME, Exy-Mumbai, IndiaDOM 24, Mar 2026 17:21 IST \| Daily	6063 (Loose)	INR	tax	Within 7 Days	NA

Iron Ore	Export level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Iron Ore	Import level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Iron Ore	Production level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Iron Ore	Consumption level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

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Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Export level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Import - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Import level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Import - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Production level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Consumption level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

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Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Export level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15

Export - Iron Ore | India

Iron Ore	Import level
CY 2014	15
CY 2015	25
CY 2016	30
CY 2017	19
CY 2018	18
CY 2019 (till APR)	15