India’s imported aluminium scrap market remained strong due to tight supplies and volatility in LME prices. Middle East Tense (8-9 %) and other grades such as UK-origin Zorba and US-origin Tense all posted week-on-week gains despite the slight dip in LME aluminium. Domestic scrap shortages, especially for key grades like Tense, continued to push prices […]
According to market price feeds, LME aluminium 3-month prices edged down to around USD 3,118.5/t on 21 Jan 2026, a slight decline from recent highs, as broader base metals saw modest corrections. Despite the pullback, prices remain well above the USD 3,000/t mark seen earlier in January 2026. SHFE aluminium also traded near 23,700–23,775 RMB/t. […]
India’s domestic aluminium futures contract on MCX was trading at approximately ₹ 324.6 per kg on 20 Jan 2026, up day-on-day, tracking strong global pricing and local demand signals.👉 Source: Economic Times MCX Aluminium data — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/commoditysummary/symbol-ALUMINIUM.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com Summary : Metals are surging in 2025 amid tightening supply, robust industrial demand, and a structurally weakening U.S. […]
The first-quarter premium for imported primary aluminium into Japan rose 126.74% quarter-on-quarter to USD 195/mt CIF main Japanese ports, based on trades for loading January-March 2026, reflecting global tightness and higher pricing conditions.👉 Source: S&P Global / Platts report — https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/energy-transition/011926-japanese-q1-2026-aluminum-premium-rises-126-qoq-to-195mt-cif-japan?utm_source=chatgpt.com Summary : The Q1 MJP premium assessment was based on 10 trades reported until […]
The global aluminium price stayed robust this week as supply constraints continued to tighten available stocks and support prices. According to a weekly industry report, LME aluminium averaged around USD 3,176/t this week, strengthening mid-week above USD 3,200/t before closing slightly lower, while LME stocks declined to approx. 491,965 t on 16 Jan 2026.👉 Source: […]
According to SMM analysis, LME aluminium cash settlement climbed sharply from around USD 2,683.5/t in October 2025 to over USD 3,180/t in early January 2026, representing strong price momentum supported by supply-side policies such as the EU’s CBAM and broad support from downstream sectors.👉 Source: SMM aluminium market analysis — https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103561181/%E3%80%90SMM-Aluminium-Market-Analysis%E3%80%91The-European-Union%E2%80%99s-Carbon-Border-Adjustment-Mechanism-CBAM%3A-Implications-on-the-Global-Aluminium-Industry?utm_source=chatgpt.com Summary : The European […]
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) Chairman highlighted that India’s aluminium industry is not yet fully prepared for the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), despite strong domestic demand. Plans include sourcing green power to meet future emissions compliance needs.👉 Source: Indian Express / NALCO comment — https://indianexpress.com/article/business/aluminium-sector-is-not-yet-ready-for-green-transition-nalco-cmd-10481516/?utm_source=chatgpt.com Summary : Importers of products from the six […]
India’s aluminium futures on the MCX have surged above ₹320/kg, driven by strong global price support and tight supply fundamentals. The rally reflects LME aluminium prices breaking above USD 3,000/t, a level not seen since 2022, amid constrained global supply, policy-driven trade frictions, and resilient industrial demand.👉 Source: The Economic Times / Aluminium Rally in […]
Market observers note that while fundamental demand remains uneven and downstream restocking soft, bullish financial sentiment and liquidity support continue to keep aluminium prices elevated, with LME expected to trade in the USD 3,080–3,200/t range. Summary : The central bank conducted RMB 900 billion in outright reverse repo operations on January 15, with a tenor […]
Recent LME market data shows the aluminium cash offer easing slightly to around USD 3,174 per tonne as of 15 January 2026, down modestly from earlier in the week, but overall the rally continues on the back of ongoing supply-side tightness. Summary : On the inventory front, LME aluminium opening stocks slipped to 490,000 tonnes […]