Given constrained primary metal availability, rising scrap demand, and policy/tariff headwinds in scrap-export regions, many analysts anticipate aluminium (primary + secondary) will stay firm or see upward pressure in the medium term. (Market commentary as of early December 2025) alcircle+1 Summary : On Thursday, spot primary aluminium prices rose significantly from the previous trading day, […]

With primary aluminium production facing capacity constraints in many major producing countries and environmental-/trade pressures rising, secondary (scrap-based) aluminium is gaining more attention. This could alter global supply-demand dynamics over the next 12–24 months. (Industry scrap-supply shift analysis) alcircle+1 Summary : Europe has taken a parallel — but more climate-driven — route. Aluminium scrap is […]

Some industry analysts note that although it’s the traditional off-season for consumption, the combination of constrained supply increases, tight scrap availability and steady demand for recycled metal is keeping market pressure bullish. ([AlCircle market summary Dec 4 2025](https://www.alcircle.com/press-release/the-price-spread-between-al-and-ad-contracts-breaks-through-the-rmb-1 000-mark-further-widening-116466)) alcircle+1 Summary : According to SMM data, on December 4, the SMM ADC12 spot price showed […]

Recent global developments suggest that scrap aluminium is increasingly treated as a “strategic material.” With western markets like the EU preparing export restrictions on scrap, and import tariffs favouring scrap over primary metal, demand from Asia for recycled aluminium is surging sharply. (Al Circle / Global Scrap News) alcircle+1 Summary: Europe has taken a parallel […]

Some market analysts continue to flag possible oversupply down the line, especially if new smelter capacities and increased production from certain regions coincide with weakening demand — a factor to watch closely for 2026. Investing.com India+1 Market Snapshot (as of 02 Dec 2025): Article Link : https://in.investing.com

Growing global emphasis on sustainability and recycling is pushing scrap-aluminium into a more strategic position, as businesses increasingly turn to recycled metal amidst primary supply constraints. The Financial Express+1 Summary : “India must respond, not with blanket protectionism, but with smart regulation. A quality firewall is essential to prevent substandard scrap from undermining domestic capabilities […]

Scrap aluminium is increasingly viewed as a critical raw material globally, as recycling gains ground due to energy and emissions concerns, and primary supply remains pressured. Reuters+1 Summary : Aluminium is already there. The metal is infinitely recyclable and remelting it requires only five percent of the energy needed to make virgin metal, which means […]

As of 28 Nov 2025, LME aluminium cash-settlement was recorded at USD 2,826/t, and the 3-month contract was around USD 2,852/t, reflecting ongoing supply constraints and strong demand. westmetall.com+1 Market Snapshot (as of 01 Dec 2025): Key themes: Tight supply, increasing scrap demand, stable global benchmark LME Cash Aluminium: ~ USD 2,826/t westmetall.com LME 3-Month […]