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Buyers compete to purchase end of life agricultural vehicles in Downham Market, the majority of which will be exported to China. In 2022, the UK exported around 8.2 million metric tons of scrap metal globally, with a total industry revenue of approximately £5 billion. China remains a top destination for UK scrap metal ,particularly high-purity copper, aluminium, and steel.