Egypt Ministerial Decree 501/2026: metal-scrap imports restricted to licensed mills and recyclers (incl. used rails)
قرار وزير الاستثمار 501 لسنة 2026 بتنظيم استيراد خردة المعادن للمصانع المرخصة
New import rules (decree dated 11 Oct) mean only licensed steel/recycling plants can import scrap, each needing an annual WMRA permit plus radiation and contamination certificates. Exporters to Egypt should line up documentation for each shipment and sell directly to licensed mills rather than through traders.
| Lead type | Buy requirement |
|---|---|
| Status | Live signal |
| Country | Egypt · Cairo |
| Organisation | Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade (Egypt) |
| Counterparty | Waste Management Regulatory Authority; General Authority for Industrial Development; GOEIC |
| Materials (as described) | Metal scrap and metal waste, including used railway rails (must be cut/scrapped before release); used car spare parts excluded |
| Quantity | n/d |
| Price / value | n/d |
| Announced | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Inspection | Radiation test by Atomic Energy Authority on every shipment; exporting-country certificate (no explosives/hazardous items); accredited lab certificate (no Basel Annex I contaminants); GOEIC random checks |
Materials المواد
- HMS 1&2 (heavy melting steel) حديد خردة ثقيل HMS (main)
- Rails & rail scrap قضبان سكك حديدية
- Shredded steel scrap حديد خردة مفروم
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