Overview
South Korea’s shipyards build ships, offshore platforms and floating production units, and the offshore work uses Inconel 625, duplex and super duplex and clad pipe in topsides and process systems. Fabrication offcuts and pipe ends from this work become scrap. The petrochemical complexes at Ulsan and Yeosu, along with the country’s refineries, use Hastelloy, Incoloy and Monel in corrosive service and release them during turnarounds. Gas turbine manufacturing and gas-fired power plants add superalloy scrap. Mipra Steel has an office in South Korea and buys and sells nickel alloy scrap with buyers and suppliers there: send us the grade, form, quantity and location.
South Korea
Where the scrap comes from. Shipyards and offshore fabrication yards on the south-east coast, petrochemical complexes and refineries at Ulsan and Yeosu, gas turbine manufacturing and power plants.
Grades we see most: Inconel 625, Super duplex 2507, Duplex 2205, Incoloy 825, Hastelloy C-276, Monel 400, Inconel 718.
Scrap We Buy and Sell in South Korea
Inconel Scrap Importers, Buyers and Dealers in South Korea
Mipra Steel buys and sells Inconel scrap with importers, buyers, dealers and suppliers in South Korea: Inconel 600, Inconel 601, Inconel 617, Inconel 625, Inconel 690, Inconel 706, Inconel 713C, Inconel 718, IN-939. Read the Inconel scrap page for the specification chart, composition and price factors.
Hastelloy Scrap Importers, Buyers and Dealers in South Korea
Mipra Steel buys and sells Hastelloy scrap with importers, buyers, dealers and suppliers in South Korea: Hastelloy B-2, Hastelloy C-276, Hastelloy C-22, Hastelloy X. Read the Hastelloy scrap page for the specification chart, composition and price factors.
Monel Scrap Importers, Buyers and Dealers in South Korea
Mipra Steel buys and sells Monel scrap with importers, buyers, dealers and suppliers in South Korea: Monel 400, Monel K-500. Read the Monel scrap page for the specification chart, composition and price factors.
Incoloy Scrap Importers, Buyers and Dealers in South Korea
Mipra Steel buys and sells Incoloy scrap with importers, buyers, dealers and suppliers in South Korea: Incoloy 825, Incoloy 925. Read the Incoloy scrap page for the specification chart, composition and price factors.
René and Superalloy Scrap Importers, Buyers and Dealers in South Korea
Mipra Steel buys and sells René and superalloy scrap with importers, buyers, dealers and suppliers in South Korea: René N5, René 108, René 125, René 77, René 80, René N500. Read the René alloy scrap page for the specification chart, composition and price factors.
Titanium Scrap Importers, Buyers and Dealers in South Korea
Mipra Steel buys and sells Titanium scrap with importers, buyers, dealers and suppliers in South Korea: Titanium Grade 1, Titanium Grade 2, Titanium Grade 5, Titanium Grade 7, Titanium Grade 11. Read the Titanium scrap page for the specification chart, composition and price factors.
Duplex and Super Duplex Scrap Importers, Buyers and Dealers in South Korea
Mipra Steel buys and sells Duplex and super duplex scrap with importers, buyers, dealers and suppliers in South Korea: 254 SMO, Duplex 2205, Super duplex 2507, Super duplex S32760, 20Mo-4. Read the Duplex and 254 SMO stainless scrap page for the specification chart, composition and price factors.
Ferro Alloy Scrap in South Korea
We also buy and sell LC ferro chrome scrap, nitrided ferro chrome scrap, ferro tungsten scrap, ferro niobium scrap, ferro vanadium scrap, pure molybdenum scrap, pure tungsten scrap, cobalt metal scrap, misch metal scrap, selenium metallicum scrap, tungsten carbide scrap with buyers and suppliers in South Korea.
Industries in South Korea That Generate the Scrap
- Shipbuilding and offshore: Offshore fabrication uses Inconel 625, duplex, super duplex and clad pipe, releasing offcuts and surplus material.
- Petrochemicals: The complexes at Ulsan and Yeosu use Hastelloy, Incoloy and Monel in corrosive service.
- Refining: Refinery turnarounds release Incoloy 825, Inconel 625 and Monel 400 from heat exchangers, piping and vessels.
- Power generation: Gas turbine manufacturing and power plant overhauls release superalloy parts and machining scrap.
Our South Korea Office
Mipra Steel, South Korea Office
1-1112, Dongtan IT Valley II706, Dongtan-daero, Hwaseong-si
Gyeonggi-do 18463
South Korea+82 10-8405-7375
Documents for Shipments to and from South Korea
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
- Certificate of origin
- Radiation-free certificate
- Analysis or PMI report, as agreed between buyer and seller
Deals with South Korea are struck on an agreed Incoterm, usually FOB or CIF Busan. See export documents and Incoterms.
Grades Traded in South Korea
| Grade | UNS | Typical local source |
|---|---|---|
| Inconel 625 | N06625 | Offshore and subsea flowlines, clad and weld-overlaid pipe |
| Super duplex 2507 | S32750 | Seawater injection and firewater piping |
| Duplex 2205 | S32205 / S31803 | Oil and gas process piping and manifolds |
| Incoloy 825 | N08825 | Sulfuric acid pickling and processing equipment |
| Hastelloy C-276 | N10276 | Flue-gas desulfurization scrubbers |
| Monel 400 | N04400 | Marine fittings, seawater valves and pumps |
| Inconel 718 | N07718 | Jet engine discs, shafts, casings and rings |
Standards You Will See in South Korea
Material may be certified to KS standards, and is commonly supplied to ASTM and ASME specifications as well, particularly for shipbuilding, offshore and petrochemical projects.
See the standards reference, including ASTM B, ASME SB and AMS.
FAQ
Which nickel alloys come from Korean shipyards?
Offshore topsides and process systems release Inconel 625 clad or solid pipe, duplex and super duplex piping, and some Incoloy 825. Shipyard scrap is mostly offcuts, pipe ends and surplus material, which is usually clean and traceable.
What are KS standards?
Korean Industrial Standards (KS) are the national standards for materials and products in South Korea. Material for shipbuilding, offshore and petrochemical projects is also commonly supplied to ASTM and ASME specifications, so certificates often show both systems.
Which grades come from Ulsan and Yeosu?
The petrochemical complexes and refineries there use Hastelloy C-276, Incoloy 825, Inconel 600 and 625, Monel 400 and duplex stainless in corrosive and high-temperature service. Turnarounds and revamps release this material in mixed lots that should be sorted by grade.
What documents are needed to ship alloy scrap from South Korea?
A commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and radiation-free certificate are standard, with an analysis or PMI report as agreed between buyer and seller. Confirm current export requirements with your freight forwarder before shipment.
How do I offer Korean alloy scrap to Mipra Steel?
For a lot in South Korea, share the grade, form, weight and location, with mill certificates, readings or photographs if available. We review incoming enquiries and respond with relevant next steps.
How are offers for South Korea usually priced?
Pricing for South Korea follows the agreed Incoterm, typically FOB or CIF Busan. Nickel alloys are quoted in US dollars per tonne or against the nickel price, and every offer is dated and states grade, form, condition, unit and basis.