BIR Gothenburg 2026 to Spotlight Global Trade Challenges in Recyclable Materials Markets
The event will open with an economic outlook from Fernando Acosta, who will examine evolving copper recycling rates and the growing strategic role of recycled copper in meeting global industrial demand.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The upcoming BIR Gothenburg 2026 will place global trade disruption in recyclable materials markets at the center of discussions during the International Trade Council session on May 19, 2026.
Chaired by Emmanuel Katrakis, the session will address how mounting geopolitical tensions, changing economic alliances, and increasingly strict regulatory frameworks are reshaping international trade flows for recyclable and recycled materials.
The event will open with an economic outlook from Fernando Acosta, who will examine evolving copper recycling rates and the growing strategic role of recycled copper in meeting global industrial demand. His presentation will highlight how secondary copper is becoming essential for improving resource efficiency and strengthening supply chains worldwide.
Next, Robin Wiener will discuss the importance of international trade in recycled materials, emphasizing that efficient cross-border trade supports stronger domestic manufacturing supply chains and helps key downstream industries remain competitive.
The final presentation will feature Mattias Rapaport, who will outline how major recycling firms are adapting commercial strategies and operational models to respond to shifting global trade dynamics and regulatory pressures.
The session will conclude with an interactive panel discussion, where industry leaders will explore solutions for building resilience and seizing new opportunities in an increasingly fragmented global recyclable materials market.