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Introduction

This section of the data portal provides a summary of developments in the UK’s recovered paper market.  The data presented here comes from respected, publicly available and regularly updated sources on the internet.  By following the link(s) above the graphics, you can find out more details on the source of the data and visit the sites to access the full data.

Introduction

This section of the data portal provides a summary of developments in the UK’s recovered wood market.  The data presented here comes from respected, publicly available and regularly updated sources on the internet.  By following the link(s) above the graphics you can find out more details on the source of the data and visit the sites to access the full data.

Figures represent the tonnages of total waste received by UK reprocessors or exporters including the packaging waste element. Data is provided by accredited UK PRN processors and exporters.

The monthly index calculation is based on the average monthly market prices of the materials, weighted according to western European consumption volumes.

Introduction

This section of the data portal provides a summary of developments in the UK’s recovered metals market. The data presented here comes from respected, publicly available and regularly updated sources on the internet.  By following the link(s) above the graphics, you can find out more details on the source of the data and visit the sites to access the full data.

A PRN applies for one tonne of material and prices shown are monthly averages. Volume discounts apply, with small purchases attracting higher prices.

Figures represent the tonnages of total waste received by UK reprocessors or exporters including the packaging waste element. Data is provided by accredited UK PRN processors and exporters.

The figures shown are the monthly average prices achieved for a full HGV load.  Prices are shown for material on an ex-works basis, usually baled or supplied to a mill specification.  Premiums are paid for high volumes, particularly if supplied on a regular basis. Clean, well-presented material typically also attracts a premium.

This chart shows the gate fee price which councils or businesses may have to pay a wood recycler to take their wood waste. Prices vary considerably depending in cleanliness, volume and location.

The quoted figures are typical prices for a full HGV load of collected (ex-works) material.