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The recycling industry was reeling this week on the heels of a steep drop in prices paid for tonnage torched in India.
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Found an interesting story?
Scrap prices plummet
The recycling industry was reeling this week on the heels of a steep drop in prices paid for tonnage torched in India.
In a note to clients GMS said the dip has ignited a “full-blown panic” in the scrap market and pointed out that end-buyers with ties to Alang are reluctant to seal acquisitions as levels have plummeted by nearly $20.00 per ldt on average.
“While this is expected to be a temporary shock to the system Indian end buyers were left in a state of confusion, reluctant to commit themselves on new tonnage, leaving many cash buyers nervous on recent high-priced commitments,”
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