Secondary Raw Materials

Security of supply, price volatility and geopolitical dependencies are increasingly shaping global raw material markets. For industry, this means that stable and flexible sources of raw materials are becoming more important than ever. In this context, high-quality processed secondary raw materials are no longer merely a supplement to primary resources – they have evolved into a strategic factor for securing industrial competitiveness and resilience.

Whether scrap, metal alloy residues or industrial by-products: when properly processed and quality-assured, these materials can efficiently substitute primary raw materials while simultaneously reducing CO₂ emissions and lowering import dependencies.

Strategic Importance of Secondary Raw Materials

The transformation toward more sustainable and resilient supply chains requires a new perspective on raw materials. Secondary raw materials are an essential component of this transformation.

They enable industry to:

  • increase supply security

  • reduce exposure to volatile global commodity markets

  • decrease dependency on critical imports

  • significantly lower environmental impact

Through advanced processing technologies and strict quality assurance, secondary raw materials can achieve the same performance standards as primary materials in many industrial applications.

Our Products

Reprocessed metal scrap, Stainless Steel Scrap, High alloy residues and production by-products can be reintegrated into industrial value chains for applications in steel production, metal processing and advanced manufacturing.

Recovered aluminium, copper, nickel and other non-ferrous metals offer significant potential to reduce energy consumption and emissions compared to primary production while ensuring reliable material availability.

High-quality processed secondary materials can also contribute to technologically demanding applications such as additive manufacturing goods that can be refined and reused as raw materials in sectors such as metallurgy, metal producing industries and materials or chemical industries.

Connecting Global Material Flows

As thyssenkrupp Materials Trading, we act as a central interface between global industrial demand and international raw material markets.

Our role is to strategically manage global material flows by connecting supply and demand across regions.

We:

  • provide global industries with high‑quality secondary raw materials

  • consolidate surplus materials within national markets

  • commercialize these materials on international markets

  • direct global material flows to where they create the greatest value

By ensuring consistent quality, transparency and reliable availability, we connect local demand with worldwide supply – and regional surpluses with international demand – in both directions.

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