Germany is Europe's largest scrap metal market and a global leader in recycling. Its strong industrial base — automotive, machinery, construction — generates significant scrap flows, and German recyclers are world-class in processing capability.
The German scrap market is highly organised, with major processors including ALBA Group, TSR (ThyssenKrupp Schulte Recycling), and Becker Stahl-Service. Ferrous scrap feeds Germany's large EAF sector (Salzgitter, SSAB). Non-ferrous (copper, aluminium, zinc) supports the large metals processing industry. German scrap is priced in EUR/tonne.
German ferrous scrap prices are referenced by the BDSV (German Scrap Dealers Association) monthly indices. Prices are typically quoted ex-works (ab Werk) or CIF Rotterdam/Hamburg. Germany is both a major producer and consumer of scrap.
View current indicative prices: HMS Scrap, Steel Scrap, Copper Scrap, Aluminium Scrap and more on the MetalsPlace Price Guide.
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Scrap dealers in Germany must be licensed under trade law (Gewerbeanmeldung). Environmental regulations are strict, requiring permits for certain scrap handling activities. For large volumes, MetalsPlace connects German sellers with international buyers.
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