Scrap prices have remained stubbornly high despite declines in iron ore and coking coal prices, supporting market sentiment that scrap supply is tight. However, scrap funds do not appear over extended. Potentially longer replacement cycles for durable goods, and reduced demolition due to weaker construction activity are limiting supply, however, prices may also be below the incentive price for additional collection.

Executive summary 1

Chapter 1 North America 17

Chapter 2 Central & South America 27

Chapter 3 Europe 35

Chapter 4 CIS 49

Chapter 5 Asia 57

Chapter 6 Middle East, Africa & Oceania 77

Appendix A Metallics Model 85

1. Introduction 85

      1.2 Model for forecasting metallics demand 85

      1.3 Model for forecasting scrap generation by region 87

      1.3.1 Home scrap generation 87

      1.3.2 Prompt scrap generation 88

      1.3.3 Obsolete scrap generation 88

      1.3.4 Detailed explanation of scrap generation tables (S.35-S.65) 88

Appendix B Industrial and economic outlook 91

Statistical Review 119

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