February 15, 2013

Overseas demand for U.S. nonferrous scrap declined for nearly all major metals in 2012, zinc scrap
being the notable exception. U.S. copper and copper alloy scrap exports were down 4% by volume to 1.2
million mt and fell 12% by value to $4.4 billion last year. Aluminum scrap exports saw similar declines,
decreasing 5% by volume to just over 2.0 million mt and down 14% by value to just under $3.5 billion.