Market insights
Scrap Metal Market Insights
Commercial notes on grading, inspection, sourcing regions, buyer markets and the documentation international scrap movements require.
Editorial focus
Market insights published by AceComex are commercial and practical in nature. They describe how material is described, verified, shipped and documented, and how buyers and suppliers can reduce ambiguity before a transaction is agreed.
Insights are general commentary. They are not price forecasts, investment advice, legal advice or regulatory advice, and they should not be relied upon as the basis for a commercial decision.
Scrap Trading Guides
Practical commentary drawn from day-to-day international scrap trading and indenting activity.
Product Knowledge
Practical commentary drawn from day-to-day international scrap trading and indenting activity.
Inspection and Quality
Practical commentary drawn from day-to-day international scrap trading and indenting activity.
Sourcing Markets
Practical commentary drawn from day-to-day international scrap trading and indenting activity.
Buyer Markets
Practical commentary drawn from day-to-day international scrap trading and indenting activity.
Logistics and Documentation
Practical commentary drawn from day-to-day international scrap trading and indenting activity.
Recurring themes
- Why specification language matters more than headline pricing
- Inspection options and when each is appropriate
- Container versus bulk suitability by grade
- Documentation that origin and destination customs expect
- How contamination tolerance should be expressed
- Practical causes of claims and how they are avoided
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Information on this website is provided for general commercial purposes. Product availability, specifications, transaction structure, inspection, payment, shipment and acceptance remain subject to review and written agreement between the relevant parties.