The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan has extended the ban on the export of ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap and waste for an additional six months to support local industrial enterprises. The ban applies to the export of these materials by all modes of transport, including road and sea transport. The new measures are effective from May 5, 2024, and cover waste and scrap of copper, aluminum, lead, lead-acid batteries, as well as used railway components and pipes.
According to the document adopted on April 23, 2024, this restriction aims to increase the capacity utilization of Kazakhstani enterprises that are experiencing a shortage of scrap. Additionally, the ban helps combat illegal scrap trade and encourages the recycling of secondary metals within the country, which is a crucial part of the sustainable development and energy efficiency strategy. In April 2024, Kazakhstan had already extended the ban on the export of ferrous metal scrap by rail, as well as pipes and other railway elements, which allowed for an increase in the load of national enterprises.
Enterprises wishing to transport scrap metal abroad for repair must submit the relevant documents to the Committee of Industry of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan five working days before the intended shipment date. This includes repair contracts, goods declarations, and work completion certificates.
Furthermore, this restriction will be in place until September 2024, while the document is available for public discussion on the "Open NPA" portal until September 17, 2024. Such restrictive measures help increase recycling volumes within the country and are aimed at reducing dependency on imports, as well as stimulating national economic growth and environmental protection.
The Ministry is also considering the possibility of further extending the ban if necessary to meet the needs of domestic enterprises and further develop the metallurgical industry. Kazakhstan continues to strive to increase metal recycling within the country, which is a key aspect of the national industrial policy.
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