IMRC 2027: MRAI International Material Recycling Conference, Jaipur
The Material Recycling Association of India’s flagship convention, the 14th IMRC, takes place on 18–20 January 2027 in Jaipur. It is the main annual meeting point for India’s metal and material recycling trade.
About IMRC
MRAI is the apex national association for India’s recycling industry, with more than 1,500 member companies. Its annual conference and exposition brings together metal recyclers, scrap importers and traders, steel and non-ferrous producers, and policymakers. Recent editions in 2025 and 2026 were also held at the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre.
Why IMRC 2027 is worth watching
The 2027 edition comes at a time of change for India’s scrap trade. In September 2026 the European Commission proposed excluding India from the list of countries eligible to receive EU metal waste from May 2027, and MRAI asked the government to intervene. India sources a large share of its imported metal scrap from Europe, so supply, prices and domestic scrap demand are likely to be on many delegates’ minds.
For factories selling scrap in India, tighter imports can mean stronger demand for domestic scrap. Follow day-to-day movement on our industrial scrap rates page.
Who attends
- Ferrous and non-ferrous recyclers, induction furnaces and secondary aluminium smelters.
- Scrap importers, exporters and traders.
- Steel, copper, aluminium and zinc producers sourcing recycled feed.
- Policymakers and regulators working on recycling, EPR and trade rules.
Details as announced by the organiser and event listings, last checked on 2 November 2026. Please confirm dates, timings and registration on the official event website. National Recycling is not the organiser of this event.
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Questions we get asked
When is IMRC 2027?
IMRC 2027 is scheduled for 18–20 January 2027.
Where is IMRC 2027 being held?
At the Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Who organises IMRC?
The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), the national association of India’s recycling industry.
What is the EU metal waste proposal affecting India?
In September 2026 the European Commission proposed excluding India from the countries eligible to receive EU metal waste under new rules from May 2027. MRAI has asked the Indian government to intervene.
Have recurring factory scrap?
We buy ferrous, non-ferrous and e-waste scrap with weighbridge slips, GST invoices and index-linked pricing for regular volumes.