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Global scrap prices rose by up to 10% in April

06,2026 04:00 AM

Global prices for ferrous scrap rose by up to 10% in April, and compared to the start of the year, prices remain 5–20% higher depending on the region, indicating a gradual market recovery following a weak start to the year.

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