Used Beverage Cans (UBC)
Premium grade aluminium UBC sourced from trusted African suppliers. Ensuring superior quality, high yield, and a reliable, consistent supply for smelting operations worldwide.
Industrial Grade
Aluminium
Our UBC is processed, sorted, and baled to meet stringent international standards. Sourced extensively from collectors and recycling hubs, we ensure that the material is free from excessive contamination, maximizing yield for your operations.
Baled Density
Optimized for maximum shipping efficiency in 40ft containers.
Low Moisture & Dirt
Strictly monitored to guarantee a cleaner melt.
Magnetic Separation
Passed through magnetic belts to remove stray ferrous metals.
Quality Guarantee
Every shipment undergoes mandatory pre-shipment inspection by an independent 3rd party to verify grade and weight.
What you're buying
Every listing on the marketplace ships with the figures below confirmed. No guesswork, no surprises at the port.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Aluminium content | ≥ 96% |
| Moisture | ≤ 2% |
| Free liquid / dirt | ≤ 1% |
| Bale weight | 500–650 kg |
| Bale dimensions | 1.1m x 0.8m x 0.7m (approx.) |
| Ferrous contamination | Removed via magnetic separation |
| Packaging | Wire-strapped steel bales, container-loaded |
| Standard container load | 22–24 MT per 40ft HC |
Figures vary slightly by supplier and shipment. Exact specs are confirmed on the certificate of analysis issued with each order.
How the material reaches you
Four checkpoints stand between a discarded can and a shipment on the water, each one an opportunity to catch quality issues before they become your problem.
Collection
Cans are gathered from vetted collectors and recycling hubs across our supplier network.
Sorting & Cleaning
Material is hand and machine sorted to strip out non-aluminium contaminants and residue.
Baling & Magnetic Pass
Sorted cans are compressed into dense bales and passed through magnetic belts for ferrous removal.
Inspection & Shipping
An independent third party verifies grade and weight before the container is sealed for export.
Built for smelters who can't afford surprises
We remove the usual friction of cross-border scrap trade: unclear specs, unverified suppliers, and payment risk.
Verified Suppliers Only
Every supplier on the marketplace is vetted for export history, licensing, and material quality before listing.
Independent Inspection
A third-party inspector checks grade, weight, and moisture on every shipment, not just the ones that ask for it.
Transparent Pricing
Pricing tracks LME aluminium benchmarks with a clear, disclosed premium — no hidden markups.
Secured Trade Terms
Escrow-backed payment terms protect both sides until the shipment is confirmed at the port of discharge.
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