Summary: While the construction sector remains cautious, the automotive extrusion market is booming. The shift toward Electric Vehicles (EVs) has made high-precision, multi-hollow profiles a high-value growth driver. Industry data suggests that the average aluminum content per vehicle has reached nearly 400 kg, with specialized extrusions for heat exchangers and structural components leading the charge. […]

Summary: As of March 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has moved into its definitive regime. Manufacturers exporting extrusions to Europe are now facing stricter requirements for verified emissions data. Market analysts warn that Indian and Asian suppliers relying on coal-fired power may need to reduce prices by 15–22% to remain competitive […]

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 […]