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Middle East disturbed: 350 dry bulk vessels restricted, 9% of global aluminium at risk & some buyers pay over $5,000/t
12 Mar 20268MINS
Bauxite
The global economy is staring at a supply shock triggered by a waterway barely 33 kilometres wide at its narrowest point. The Strait of Hormuz, sitting between Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, has become the most dangerous chokepoint in global trade since the beginning of March. The water ...
Aluminium wire trade report: 10 leading exporters in the global market
12 Mar 20265MINS
Downstream
Global aluminium wire exports continued to show resilience in 2025 (as of data collected till October), reinforced by increasing demand from the power transmission, renewable energy, automotive and construction sectors. Aluminium wire remains widely used in electrical infrastructure due to its hig ...

11 Mar 20266MINS
Primary AL
The Middle East’s rise as a global aluminium powerhouse has largely been driven by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Large, energy-efficient smelters across the region have enabled steady production growth and helped the Middle East secure a stronger foothold in the global aluminium market. Pri ...
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