Does the UK export scrap metal?

You may be interested to know that in 2021, the UK exported over 8 million metric tons of scrap metal, showing an 18% increase in export volume compared to the previous year. On the other hand, scrap metal imports into the UK decreased to 391,000 metric tons in the same period. This suggests that the UK does participate in scrap metal exports. The reason behind the increase in exports can be linked to changes in international trade policies, market demand, and fluctuations in scrap metal prices.