BIR 2026 Session to Tackle Aluminium Trade and Supply Issues
Aluminum | 2026-05-06 05:18:27
Expert speakers will then provide insights into aluminium availability in Europe, global material flows, and the European secondary aluminium market.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): At the upcoming BIR World Recycling Convention in Gothenburg, the Non-Ferrous Metals Division plenary session will focus on “Aluminium at a crossroads: trade, supply and the future of recycling,” addressing how evolving trade policies, market conditions, and geopolitics are reshaping the aluminium recycling industry.
The session will examine the potential impact of proposed European Union trade measures on recycled aluminium exports and what this could mean for recyclers, manufacturers, and global material flows. While policymakers aim to strengthen domestic supply, discussions will emphasize the importance of maintaining open and efficient markets to encourage investment, innovation, and recycling growth worldwide.
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Chaired by Paul Coyte of Hayes Metals, the programme will begin with the presentation of the Non-Ferrous Legends Award, recognising outstanding leadership and long-term contributions to the recycling sector.
Expert speakers will then provide insights into aluminium availability in Europe, global material flows, and the European secondary aluminium market. The session will conclude with a panel discussion exploring how potential export restrictions in Europe could influence global trade and the circular economy.
The event will take place on 2 June 2026 in Gothenburg, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of aluminium recycling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the key theme of the BIR Non-Ferrous Metals session?
“Aluminium at a crossroads: trade, supply and the future of recycling.”
- What major issue will be discussed regarding the EU?
The potential impact of EU trade measures on recycled aluminium exports.
- What topics will experts cover?
Aluminium availability, global material flows, and the European secondary aluminium market.
