Imports of used beverage cans (UBCs) into the United States inched higher again in June as a result of squeezed domestic supply due to restrictions on recycling operations, Fastmarkets understands.
The United States imported 18,654 tons of UBC scrap in June, up by 3.9% from 17,961 tons in May, bringing the year-to-date total to 80,130 tons, figures from the US Department of Commerce show.UBC scrap imports from Canada increased by...