According to Reuters reporting, China’s aluminium exports fell ~9.2% in 2025 as domestic manufacturing and energy sectors absorb more metal, tightening global supply and pushing international prices higher near multi-year highs.👉 Source: Reuters / Mining.com column — China steel exports surge but aluminium shipments slide Reuters Summary : Steel production is informally capped at no […]
Latest market data indicates LME 3-month aluminium trading near USD 2,880.5/t with a slight uptick, while SHFE aluminium contracts are modestly lower, reflecting mixed sentiment and moderate trading activity.👉 Source: SMM Aluminium Market Data — https://news.metal.com/newscontent/latest-aluminum-price/ (SMM) Metal Summary: aluminum ingot premium is expected to rebound from the low of $86/mt in Q4 2025, with […]
On 13 Dec 2025, the MCX aluminium contract traded near ₹ 279.05 per kg, slightly lower from previous close, reflecting modest short-term market pullback.👉 Source: Economic Times MCX data — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/commoditysummary/symbol-ALUMINIUM.cmsThe Economic Times Summary : As the dollar falls, metals rise: 2025 turns into a golden year for commodities | News 6 Oct, 2025, 02.54 PM […]
A draft EU document shows lowered carbon benchmarks for imported aluminium under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), implying higher emissions-related costs for non-EU exporters.👉 Source: Argus Media EU CBAM update — https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2764083-eu-lowers-cbam-benchmarks-for-aluminiumArgus Media Summary : The benchmark for secondary aluminium, which the EU defines as metal which is more than 50pc sourced from scrap […]
According to market data, LME aluminium cash-settlement was around USD 2,845.50/t, and the 3-month contract near USD 2,876.00/t on 12 Dec 2025, while LME warehouse stocks edged modestly higher to about 519,650 t.👉 Source: LME/WestMetall market data — https://www.westmetall.com/en/markdaten.php?action=table&field=LME_Al_cash Market Snapshot (13 Dec 2025): Key themes: Firm LME pricing, tighter inventories, higher emissions costs on […]
Market watchers note that LME aluminium prices and U.S. aluminium premiums are holding at high levels, with ongoing tightness expected to carry into 2026, even as new environmental and trade policies (e.g., EU’s CBAM) pose challenges to producers.👉 Source: SteelNews aluminium market report — https://steelnews.biz/aluminium-prices-remain-at-high-levels/Steel News by Gerber Group Summary : LME aluminium prices, after […]
SHFE aluminium futures closed modestly up (~RMB 21,960/tonne) recently, but momentum remains sluggish, hinting at limited immediate upside despite firm fundamentals.👉 Source: AlCircle press release — https://www.alcircle.com/press-release/interest-rate-cut-expectations-fail-to-offset-off-season-realities-aluminium-prices-upside-momentum-at-high-levels-remains-limited-116542alcircle Summary : On Wednesday, the sales sentiment index in the east China market was 2.71, up 0.09 M-o-M; the purchase sentiment index was 2.63, up 0.03 M-o-M. SMM […]
Latest data from the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) indicate that LME aluminium inventories fell by about 2,500 t, while most other base-metal stocks also declined, signaling continued tightness in primary metal availability.👉 Source: SMM NewsFlash (Inventory Data) — https://news.metal.com/newscontent/103085500news.metal.com Market Snapshot (12 Dec 2025): Global Outlook: Prices remain elevated with tight supply into 2026 LME […]
The CEO of Constellium warned that the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) may raise costs for local aluminium producers, potentially slowing regional industry competitiveness and encouraging imports.👉 Source: ReutersReuters Summary : Article Link : https://www.reuters.com
India’s imported and domestic aluminium scrap prices trended higher week-on-week as LME supply tightened and inventories declined. UAE‐origin and UK-origin scrap grades saw notable price increases.👉 Source: AlCircle / BigMintalcircle Summary : Imported aluminium scrap prices have strengthened in line with the uptrend in LME aluminium. The rise in LME prices, supported by tightening global […]