The 2026 SMM ASEAN Ferrous Metals Summit will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from November 26–27, 2026.

Organized by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) and supported by Waste & Recycling as an official Media Partner, the summit will gather more than 400 delegates, 50 speakers and 20 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions.

For professionals across the waste management, ferrous scrap and metal recycling sectors, the event offers an opportunity to understand how ASEAN’s expanding EAF capacity and green steel transition are creating new demand for recycled steel feedstock.

About the SMM ASEAN Ferrous Metals Summit 2026

ASEAN’s ferrous metals market is entering a new phase shaped by evolving trade flows, capacity expansion, changing demand, green transformation, and increasingly complex trade policies.

ASEAN’s apparent steel consumption is projected to reach 87.9 million tonnes in 2026, representing an increase of 2.6% from 2025 and 8.2% from 2024. Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines are expected to lead the region’s incremental demand.

However, the industry continues to face challenges related to import dependence, raw-material availability, ferrous scrap supply, pricing transparency, environmental requirements, and decarbonization.

The summit aims to establish a strategic platform connecting steel producers, recyclers, traders, technology providers, investors, policymakers, and downstream users.

Why Attend in 2026?

Understand ASEAN’s Ferrous Scrap Outlook: Gain insights into the region’s scrap supply-demand balance and whether available feedstock can support expanding EAF capacity.

Identify New Recycling Opportunities: Explore how rising demand for recycled feedstock could create new opportunities for scrap collectors, processors, recyclers and traders.

Follow the Green Steel Transition: Understand how ferrous scrap and advanced EAF technologies can support lower-carbon steelmaking and ASEAN’s sustainability objectives.

Gain Strategic Market Intelligence: Access expert analysis of steel demand, production capacity, raw-material requirements, regional trade flows, pricing and policy developments.

Connect with Industry Decision-Makers: Meet more than 400 representatives from across the steel, scrap, recycling, technology, trading and downstream industries.

Exclusive 1-on-1 Meetings: Participate in strategically matched meetings with industry leaders and decision-makers to explore potential partnerships and business opportunities.

Who Can You Meet?

More than 400 delegates are expected, representing:

• Ferrous scrap suppliers and metal recycling companies
• EAF operators and steel producers
• Iron ore and other raw-material suppliers
• Scrap and steel traders and distributors
• Recycling, sorting and processing technology providers
• Steelmaking equipment and technology companies
• Logistics and supply-chain service providers
• Automotive, construction and manufacturing companies
• Government agencies, industry associations, research institutions and investors

Key Features

The Scrap Supply-Demand Mismatch – Can ASEAN’s New EAF Capacity Find Enough Feedstock?

This session will examine whether regional ferrous scrap availability can meet the raw-material requirements created by ASEAN’s expanding EAF capacity, as well as the potential implications for scrap procurement, processing and trade.

ASEAN Steel Growth vs. Green Transition – Finding the Balance

Industry experts will discuss how ASEAN can meet growing steel demand while advancing decarbonization, resource efficiency and more sustainable production routes.

State-of-the-Art EAF Technology: Driving the Green Steel Transition

This session will explore the latest EAF technologies and their role in improving production efficiency, increasing the use of recycled feedstock and supporting lower-carbon steel production.

Additional discussions will address the ASEAN steel market outlook, regional pricing, international trade flows, production competitiveness and emerging downstream demand.

Conference Details

Dates: November 26–27, 2026
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Registration:  2026 ASEAN Ferrous Metals Summit

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