Iraqi Scrap Metal Export to Turkey

Developed a process for the collection, processing, and export of scrap metal from Iraq to Turkish steel mills.
Project Type

Export

Region

Iraq

Industry

Recycling and raw materials

Duration

4 years

Project Overview

This initiative involved establishing a supply chain for recycling and exporting ferrous scrap metal. FEBCO organized local collection networks, advised on sorting and processing standards, and managed the bulk sea freight from Umm Qasr to Turkish ports. We turned a local waste stream into a valuable export commodity, creating economic value and supporting the circular economy.

Scattered and informal local collection networks.
Ensuring consistency in waste quality and grading.
Export license tracking for raw materials.
Establish partnerships with local aggregators to formalize collection.
Provide training and guidance on international waste classification standards.
Handling all export documents and port logistics.
Exporting more than 20,000 tons of processed metal scrap per year.
Creating a new and sustainable revenue stream for local partners in Iraq.
Supplying Turkish factories with high-quality recycled raw materials.
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Local collection and sorting
Establish a formal process for collecting and grading scrap metal in Iraq.
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Bulk loading for export
Processed scrap metal being loaded onto a bulk carrier at Umm Qasr Port for shipment to Türkiye.
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Feed for Turkish factories
Recycled metal entering a Turkish steel mill, ready to be processed into new steel products.

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