New draft regulations from the European Union regarding waste exports have raised concerns over Bangladesh's ability to import steel scrap. While the proposed list designates Bangladesh as an authorized destination for the import of paper and rubber waste, it notably excludes metal waste. This omission could potentially disrupt the supply chain for the country's steel industry, which relies on these imports.
Economy
EU's new waste regulations threaten Bangladesh's steel scrap imports
The European Union's draft list excludes Bangladesh as an authorized destination for metal waste, despite including paper and rubber.
Source: TBS Bangladesh