According to the Chinese customs authorities, China’s steel scrap imports amounted to 555,500 tons in 2021. The largest scrap exporting countries were Japan with a volume of 392 thousand tons, representing 70.6% of the total imports, and South Korea with a volume of 95,700 tons representing 17.2% of the total volume of imports for 2021.
From January 1, 2021, China has allowed the import of recycled iron and steel materials that meet Chinese standards as it is not solid waste.
Arab Iron and Steel Union was established in Algeria in 1972 as the first Arab Union of the Arab countries to be founded under the Council of Economic Unity umbrella in the League of Arab States.
It is the first Arab organization to specialize in the iron and steel field, and its tasks fall within making plans aimed mainly at developing and growing the iron and steel industry in the Arab world.
Arab Iron and Steel Union comprises a wide range of multi-activity companies related to the iron and steel industry from the Arab countries.
General Secretariat
Tel +21320343324 – +21320343357
Fax +21320343194
Mail: [email protected]
Cairo Regional Office
Tel +20233356219 Fax +20233374790
Mail: [email protected]
