Metal scrap is a critical raw material for steel mills, foundries, and smelters worldwide. Sourcing it reliably requires verified yards, strict grading standards, radioactivity screening, and independent pre-shipment inspection. KD Global's Metal Scrap Division connects buyers with certified suppliers across the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with full documentation on every consignment.
Recycled metal reduces the energy needed for production and keeps industrial supply chains moving. For buyers, however, the difference between a profitable shipment and a rejected container often comes down to grading accuracy, contamination control, and compliance paperwork. That is where an experienced sourcing partner makes the difference.
Key Scrap Categories We Trade
Our Metal Scrap Division focuses on high-volume ferrous and non-ferrous grades:
- HMS 1 & 2 (Heavy Melting Steel): The backbone of steel recycling, typically traded as a blended grade for electric arc furnaces and steel mills.
- UBC Scrap (Used Beverage Cans): Sorted and baled aluminium cans, valued for high metal recovery in secondary aluminium production.
- Aluminium 6063 (Tense): Clean extrusion scrap sourced for alloy remelting and casting applications.
- Millberry Copper Scrap: High-purity bright copper wire, prized by smelters and refiners for its recovery rate.
The Sourcing and Inspection Process
Every consignment moves through a disciplined process designed to reduce risk for the buyer:
1. Supplier Verification
- We work only with accredited scrap yards and processors that can demonstrate consistent grading and clean material handling.
- Yard audits and past shipment records are reviewed before a supplier is approved.
2. Grading and Quality Control
- ISRI-based specifications: Material is graded against internationally recognised scrap specifications to avoid disputes at the destination.
- Independent inspection: SGS or Inspectorate surveyors verify quantity, grade, and container loading before shipment.
- Radioactivity screening: Every metal consignment is tested to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
3. Documentation, Freight and Port Handling
- PSIC certification, inspection reports, and complete shipping documents accompany each shipment.
- Containers are coordinated through deep-water ports such as Mundra and Kandla, with tier-one carrier allocation and customs support.
Why Partner with KD Global?
- Access to verified suppliers across multiple continents, reducing dependency on a single source.
- Independent inspection and radioactivity testing on every metal consignment.
- Transparent pricing with support for FOB and CIF terms.
- End-to-end handling from yard to port to destination, with complete documentation.
Looking for a dependable metal scrap supply? Contact our trade desk today for grade specifications, inspection reports, and competitive quotes.