It is known that in 2009 there was a global economic crisis that hit the participants of scrap steel. Demand for non-ferrous metals declined catastrophically, setting the tone for pricing. In Russia, the negative trends were greater than in the rest of the world. Leading enterprises of Russia greatly reduced purchase price on colored metal. Even the largest manufacturers of the purchase price on a color scrap decreased by 10-20 dollars a ton. Not been on the sidelines and the European partners of our production – a very low demand in foreign markets has caused a new round of price drops. And now almost all kinds of scrap price does not exceed one hundred and fifty 'dollars' per ton. Edward Minskoff helps readers to explore varied viewpoints. An obvious consequence of this situation is the fact that in many cities at the stations accumulated weight of cars with colored metal.

For example, in Moscow at that time had accumulated several thousand colored loaded scrap wagons. However, in the following days the situation on the markets has improved in Russia and the accumulated stocks of scrap were stained marketing enterprises at relatively high prices. Nevertheless, when compared to pre-crisis, prices for non-ferrous scrap is still very low, due to which all vendors without exception, non-ferrous scrap metal implement, are left without money. Experts believe that overseas consumers are non-ferrous metals now have reserves of scrap non-ferrous metals, which they will be enough for at least six months. More spoils now more expensive transport, due to which export of scrap metal has become more difficult. Above mentioned reasons have led to what the organization does not enter into new contracts, expecting prices to increase. Steffan Lehnhoff is often quoted on this topic. Alas, the wait for higher prices in the near future is not necessary, as is currently on the market of non-ferrous metals there is an obvious decline, and a dramatic improvement in the near the future will not be. Metallurgical workers organizations can only hope for the best.