Who supplies ferrous and non-ferrous scrap in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?

Supply typically comes from producers, refiners or mills and established trading houses, delivered through Port of Caucedo. Caribbean Equities identifies and verifies suitable counterparties for each enquiry rather than publishing an unverified list.

What specifications are common for scrap metal on this lane?

Common references include HMS 1&2 80:20; Shredded (ISRI 210–211); P&S; Copper Berry/Candy; Aluminium Taint/Tabor, Zorba. The governing specification is the one attached to your purchase contract, so it should match your end user's or regulator's requirement.

How is scrap metal priced into Santo Domingo?

Usually against HMS 80:20 CFR Turkey and LME/COMEX for non-ferrous, adjusted by a differential for quality, location, freight and payment terms. Smaller packed lots are often quoted at a fixed price per unit.

What payment terms are acceptable?

Standard bank instruments: documentary letters of credit, standby letters of credit supporting open account, or cash against documents for established relationships. Trial trades can be supported with credit insurance.

Scrap Metal Suppliers In Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Caribbean Equities originates ferrous and non-ferrous scrap for EAF steel mills, foundries, secondary smelters in Santo Domingo, working from verified sources in the Caribbean, the US Gulf and global supply markets.

We do not publish a list of "scrap metal suppliers" for Santo Domingo. Unverified directories in this sector are full of intermediaries reselling the same offer. Instead, we identify and verify suitable counterparties against your specification for each enquiry — and introduce them only once KYC, capability and track record have been checked.

The market

Capital of one of the fastest-growing economies in the Caribbean, served by the Caucedo and Rio Haina ports and a large construction and energy market.

For Caribbean buyers, the practical question is usually which load ports and vessel classes can serve the lane economically at the required parcel size.

Typical buyers include EAF steel mills, foundries, secondary smelters.

Common scrap metal specifications

HMS 1&2 80:20
Shredded (ISRI 210–211)
P&S
Copper Berry/Candy
Aluminium Taint/Tabor, Zorba

Typical forms on this lane: HMS, shredded, P&S, copper, aluminium, mixed non-ferrous. See the full scrap metal specification guide.

Logistics

Typical form: bulk vessel cargoes or 20'/40' containers.
Typical tonnage: Handysize/Supramax bulk carriers or container services.
Likely load or discharge ports: Port of Caucedo, Port of Rio Haina, Port of San Juan.
Inspection: independent quantity and quality survey at the load port, with certificates forming part of the payment documents.

Trade terms

Incoterms: CFR/CIF to the nearest suitable discharge port, DAP to site, or FOB at a supply port where you control freight.
Pricing basis: Indexed to HMS 80:20 CFR Turkey and LME/COMEX for non-ferrous, plus or minus a negotiated differential for quality, freight and credit — or fixed price for packed and smaller lots.
Payment: Documentary letter of credit (UCP 600), SBLC-supported open account (ISP98), or cash against documents for established counterparties. Credit-insured structures are available for trial trades.
Documentation: Commercial invoice, bill of lading, certificate of quality and quantity, certificate of origin and any product-specific certificates required at destination.

How we source on this lane

Brief. You share specification, volume, timing and delivery point for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.
Verify. We screen and verify candidate counterparties — corporate KYC, sanctions, capability and track record.
Structure. We normalise offers to a comparable basis and structure Incoterms, payment and inspection.
Execute. We support contracting, freight, inspection and document flow through to payment.

What to watch

The critical point on this product is contamination, radiation screening and export licensing.
Capital of one of the fastest-growing economies in the Caribbean, served by the Caucedo and Rio Haina ports and a large construction and energy market.
Never pay advance "procedure" fees or release proof of funds to an unverified seller. Genuine suppliers of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap accept standard bank instruments and independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Who supplies ferrous and non-ferrous scrap in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?: Supply typically comes from producers, refiners or mills and established trading houses, delivered through Port of Caucedo. Caribbean Equities identifies and verifies suitable counterparties for each enquiry rather than publishing an unverified list.
What specifications are common for scrap metal on this lane?: Common references include HMS 1&2 80:20; Shredded (ISRI 210–211); P&S; Copper Berry/Candy; Aluminium Taint/Tabor, Zorba. The governing specification is the one attached to your purchase contract, so it should match your end user's or regulator's requirement.
How is scrap metal priced into Santo Domingo?: Usually against HMS 80:20 CFR Turkey and LME/COMEX for non-ferrous, adjusted by a differential for quality, location, freight and payment terms. Smaller packed lots are often quoted at a fixed price per unit.
What payment terms are acceptable?: Standard bank instruments: documentary letters of credit, standby letters of credit supporting open account, or cash against documents for established relationships. Trial trades can be supported with credit insurance.