Summary: Aluminum prices have spiked to over $3,350/tonne following significant supply chain disruptions in the Gulf region. Reports indicate that primary production in Qatar, UAE, and Bahrain has been hindered by regional instability and shipping pauses in the Strait of Hormuz. For extrusion manufacturers, this translates to immediate pressure on raw material costs and a […]
Summary: Post-holiday data shows that the operating rate for aluminium extrusion in China has rebounded to 44.5% (up 7.5 percentage points). However, a “tug-of-war” persists: while industrial extrusion for PV (photovoltaic) and automotive sectors is booming, construction-related extrusion remains sluggish due to high primary metal costs and a slower recovery in the building sector. Article […]
Summary: Following a dramatic surge to over $3,370/tonne earlier this week due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, LME aluminium prices have slightly eased as of March 5–6, settling around $3,298/tonne. While the immediate “risk premium” has softened, analysts from Citi have raised their price targets to $3,600, warning of a potential spike […]
Summary: In the Indian domestic market, aluminum futures on the MCX have surged to record territory, trading above ₹320/kg. This rally is driven by a “persistent domestic premium” as local supply remains tight. With strong demand from India’s power and construction sectors, coupled with limited scrap availability, manufacturers are increasingly relying on costlier primary metal […]
Summary: Aluminum prices hit a 4-week high today, reaching $3,227 per tonne on the London Metal Exchange. The 2% daily jump follows weekend airstrikes that have threatened the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for roughly 9% of global aluminum smelting capacity. Extruders are advised to monitor “war-risk premiums” and rising freight rates, which are […]
Summary: Starting today, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) transitions from reporting into a stratified pricing layer for aluminium extrusions (CN code 7604). Importers are now required to purchase carbon certificates, adding an estimated €0.04 to €0.10 per kg to the cost of extrusion imports. This shift is driving global manufacturers to accelerate […]
Summary: New market data released today confirms that the automotive aluminium extrusion sector is entering a high-growth phase, fueled by the shift toward modular vehicle platforms and EV battery trays. The Asia-Pacific region, led by India and China, remains the leader in this segment. For manufacturers, the demand is shifting rapidly toward high-precision, multi-hollow profiles […]
Summary: Aluminium prices jumped as much as 2.8% on the London Metal Exchange (LME) this morning, reaching a high of $3,228 per tonne. The spike is driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a region responsible for approximately 9% of global production. Market analysts warn that potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz […]
Summary: In a major shift for the supply chain, industry data for February 2026 shows that over 70% of new aluminum smelting infrastructure is now projected to run on renewable electricity (hydro, wind, and solar). For extrusion firms, this move toward “green billets” is becoming a competitive necessity as automotive and construction clients demand certified […]
Summary: As of February 28, 2026, aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) remain elevated at approximately $3,030 per tonne. Analysts suggest this 20% premium over 2025 averages is not due to speculation but a “structural tightness.” With global inventories at multi-year lows and new primary production limited by energy constraints, extrusion manufacturers are […]