Insights

Guides for raw-material buyers

Grades, specifications, and import steps explained in plain language, so you can compare offers and buy with confidence.

Metals Guide

ISRI Scrap Grades Explained: HMS, Copper and Aluminium

A buyer's guide to ISRI scrap specifications — what HMS 1 & 2, copper grades like Berry and Birch, and aluminium grades like Tense and Zorba mean, and how to use them in a purchase contract.

6 min read · 27 Sept 2026

Import Guide

Importing HMS Scrap into India: Process, Documents and Inspection

A step-by-step overview of importing heavy melting scrap into India — from choosing the grade to pre-shipment inspection, shipping documents, port arrival, and customs clearance.

5 min read · 27 Sept 2026

Food Commodities

Raw Cashew Nuts: Outturn, Nut Count and Moisture Explained

How raw cashew nut (RCN) quality is measured — what outturn in LBS, nut count per kg, and moisture mean for a processor, and what to check before you buy.

4 min read · 27 Sept 2026