316 stainless steel scrap is the molybdenum-bearing grade preferred by acid-resistant alloy producers, chemical-equipment manufacturers and high-end re-rollers. Nautica Metal Scrap B.V. segregates 316 from 304 streams at our European yards using PMI/XRF guns, then loads containers in Rotterdam for delivery worldwide.
Rotterdam Loading
SGS Inspection
MOQ 1× 20GP
CIF / FOB Global
AISI 316 composition: 16.0–18.0% Cr, 10.0–14.0% Ni, 2.0–3.0% Mo, C ≤ 0.08%. Because of the molybdenum content, 316 trades at a substantial premium to 304 and must be physically segregated. We supply 316 as heavy solids (pipe, vessel, valve bodies), light solids (sheet offcuts, fabricator drops) and dry turnings.
Material is offered under ISRI 'Stainless Steel Scrap, Mo-Bearing' (commonly 316). Every piece is PMI-tested before being assigned to the 316 pile — this is the only way to avoid 304 cross-contamination, which would destroy the price premium for the buyer's melt.
Solids load loose at 20–23 MT per 20GP. Turnings load loose at 18–22 MT per 20GP. We avoid 40HQ for stainless because density makes 20GP the efficient unit. Each container is photographed loaded and again at seal.
SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection at load port covers weight, moisture, oil content and PMI confirmation. Document set: invoice, packing list, B/L, weighbridge slips, PMI report and SGS certificate. Payment 30% TT + 70% LC at sight is standard; CAD against scan available for repeat buyers.
Containers leave Rotterdam weekly on the main lines to India, Pakistan, UAE, Turkey and Far East. We block freight per container so CIF offers are locked at the time of contract — no freight escalation between order and B/L.
Pipe, vessel, valve bodies, PMI-tested
Sheet offcuts, fabricator drops
Dry, oil-free machining turnings
Low-carbon variant available on request
Primary loading from Rotterdam, Antwerp. Weekly container sailings to Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas.
Buyers comparing austenitic grades typically review our stainless steel scrap guide alongside the dedicated 304 stainless steel scrap and 316 stainless steel scrap pages, then validate metallurgical specifications against our ISRI scrap grades guide.
Pre-shipment quality work follows the procedures in our scrap metal inspection guide, while shipping documents are prepared according to our European scrap export guide and routed through the stainless steel scrap supplier.
Send your quantity, destination port and Incoterm. We reply with a CIF/FOB offer, full specification sheet and export documentation list.
Contact our sales team for competitive pricing, bulk orders, and customized solutions.MOQ: 25 MT | Monthly Capacity: 20,000 MT