A potential easing of trade tensions between the United States and Canada could reshape the North American aluminum market, with European buyers facing the risk of stronger competition for Canadian metal. Import data from ITC Trade Map shows that US purchases of Canadian unwrought aluminum fell sharply in 2025, while imports from Canada increased across six European markets, highlighting how trade flows have evolved amid tariff uncertainty. The United States imported approximately 2.03 million metric tons of unwrought aluminum from Canada in 2025, down 25.9% from 2.74 million metric tons in 2024. The decline amounted to around 711,494 metric tons over the year. Import value also decreased, falling 22.2% from $7.82 billion to $6.09 billion. The figures come as the possibility of a...
Century Aluminum’s proposed USD 4 billion primary aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, is “moving forward on all fronts” as the company prepares for construction, despite local opposition and legal challenges, CEO Jesse Gary said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. Developed jointly by Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the project is designed to produce 750,000 tonnes of primary aluminum annually, potentially doubling U.S. primary aluminum production. The facility is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs and add USD 1.5 billion to Oklahoma’s gross domestic product, according to company estimates. The partners had targeted construction to begin by the end of 2026. However, local restrictions and permitting challenges have affected the...
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Labour Day holidays in China last week, re-escalations of trade tensions between Washington and Beijing and another LME holiday in the beginning of the week have driven the movements of LME and SHFE aluminium in this week. The US dollar increased on Monday as the cautious stance in the global markets sustained the upside momentum in the greenback, after the US President Donald Trump re-ignited trade effervescence on Sunday. The LME was closed for a bank holiday on Monday and it reopened trading on Tuesday. LME aluminium fell below all moving averages to a low of US$1,796 per tonne last Friday night. After the trading reopened on Tuesday, May 7, Benchmark aluminium price on London Metal Exchange dropped to close at US$ 1767 per tonne from US$ 1783.5 per tonne on Friday, May 3. For the rest...
Aluminium extrusion supplier Dajcor Aluminum is making nearly $19.6 million investment to set up its first manufacturing facility in the USA. This will create up to 265 full-time jobs in Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin made the announcement on Friday, May 10. "We are excited for another major jobs announcement in Eastern Kentucky, where we have a strong, skilled workforce ready to serve any industry’s needs,” Governor Matt Bevin said. Dajcor Aluminum, based in Canada, manufactures and supplies extruded, fabricated/machined and anodized aluminium components and assemblies for automotive, renewable energy, medical equipment, transportation, building trades, military, recreation, and consumer-product industries. “Dajcor Aluminum has selected an excellent location for its first...
Italian yacht builder Tankoa Yachts reportedly unveiled its new 50-metre S502 Hybrid superyacht Binta D’Or on May 7, 2019. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Magherita Casprini, the interiors of the yacht are fully made of aluminium, representing light and modern tone. Binta D’Or can offer accommodation to 10 guests within its five cabin layouts. On the main deck, the cockpit comes with a spacious sunbed, U-shaped sofa, coffee tables, and bar, while the interior on the same deck level comprises a spacious salon, galley, and dining room. The master suite also comes with fold-down balconies on both sides. The upper deck, on the other hand, is designed around spacious outdoor areas for relaxation. There are a dining table and access to the comfortable sky lounge. Now...
According to a new data released by the Statistics Centre- Abu Dhabi (SCAD) and published by Emirates News Agency WAM, Abu Dhabi’s trade in aluminium and copper increased 14 per cent year-on-year to AED3.4 billion in the first two months of 2019. Aluminium exports rose 2 per cent to AED1.1 billion in the first two months of 2019, from AED980 million in the first two months of 2018. Aluminium re-exports hit AED16.5 million from AED16 million in the same period last year. Aluminium imports stood at AED65 million in the first two months of 2019 as compared to AED102 million in the first two months of 2018. The centre’s statistics show that Abu Dhabi’s trade in aluminium and copper accounted for 9.5 percent of the emirate's total non-oil trade volume in said month, which totalled AED35.8...
Currently Aluminium flat rolled products accounts for about 32% of the global aluminium usage followed by extrusions at 31%, castings at 22% and wire rods at 8%. Flat rolled products demand will continue to grow driven by substitution trend in transport and growth in packaging driven by can stock and foil in emerging markets. Aluminium FRP demand for cars is expected to grow from 1.5 million tonnes in 2018 to 3.5 million tonnes a year in 2025. That indicates the growing significance of rolling mills and more and more investments happening in Greenfield and Brownfield projects. Leveraging on the growing demand from automakers for aluminium sheet in Body-in White applications, the top aluminium downstream producers have invested heavily on rolling expansions. We are listing here the top...
As updated by Shanghai Metals Market, producers of aluminium wire and cable in China saw higher operation rates in April as warmer weather and progressing power projects drove producers in the east and north to step up production. The rate stood at 42.5 per cent in April, up 2 percentage points from March, down some 2 percentage points from the same period last year, showed an SMM survey. Operating rates across Chinese producers of aluminium wire and cable is expected to grow to 48 per cent in May. In other China news, operating rates across aluminium sheet/plate and strip manufacturers increased in April on improved orders. Average operating rates across Chinese manufacturers stood at 75 per cent last month, up 2 percentage points from March and 4 percentage points from the same period...
Norsk Hydro ASA’s new President and CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim is of an opinion that the company needs to extend its cost cutting after a production halt in Brazil. She said in a statement, “We’ve been heavily affected by the Brazil situation. The effect of the improvement programs was erased to zero because the volumes fell significantly. We will re-establish the improvement programs, but also accelerate and see what more we can do.” Aasheim also intimidated that federal judge in Brazil would expectedly give final approval to restart the Alunorte refinery. However, the timing remains uncertain. The yearlong 50 per cent production cut at the world’s largest refinery has hurt Hydro’s earnings and weighed on its shares, leading to a drop by about 40 per cent since February 28, 2018. The...
Aluminium systems supplier Alutech Systems Ltd announced that it will launch its product at FIT Show 2019. The new aluminium entrance door is designed to complement the company’s range of residential bi-folding doors and windows. The FIT show aimed at fabricators and installers involved in the UK window, door and conservatory industry. 2019 edition of Fit Show will be held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on May 21-23, 2019. Alutech Systems MD, Steve Hudson commented, “We can deliver dual colour profile in one week. Our powder coating and anodising service and stock management system means we are constantly in stock and ready to deliver in a short lead time.” This product is aimed at the premium end of the market offering, outstanding designs and market beating product quality,...
The Scottish government has announced a new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) that will include aluminium and steel cans, and drink containers made of glass and PET plastic. The government said all shops selling drinks will offer 20p deposit refunds to customers. The scheme is a part of the Scottish government’s plan to combat climate change. Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: “Scotland was the first part of the UK to commit to a deposit return scheme as part of our wider efforts to prevent discarded drinks containers from ending up in our streets and seas, and is now the first to outline its design - one that is ambitious in scale and scope, and which gives the people of Scotland a clear and straightforward way to do their bit for the environment. “There is a global climate...
According to a White House Report, the Trump administration announced new sanctions on Iran's metals sectors on Wednesday under International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This is a punitive step against Tehran that has been creating tensions in the Middle East. Trump's executive order has imposed sanctions on the Iranian iron, steel, aluminium and copper industries. The order came after Iran withdrew from parts of a nuclear agreement signed during Obama era. United States withdrew from that deal a year back but Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China are still a part of the deal. “The order takes steps to deny Iran revenue, including revenue derived from the export of products from Iran’s iron, steel, aluminium, and copper sectors, that may be used to provide funding and support for...
Aluminium’s unique ranges of properties make it the perfect material for many packaging requirements. Approximately 75% of aluminium foil is used for the packaging of foods, cosmetics, and chemical products, and 25% used for industrial applications such as thermal insulation, cables, and electronics. According to a report, the global market for aluminium foil packaging is expected to grow at 4.8 per cent CAGR through 2025. In Australia, the aluminium foil import market has also been found rising over the years since 2016. According to our third-party data, Australia in 2016 had imported 19,919 tonnes of aluminium foil, which in 2017 increased to 22,104 tonnes, up 11 per cent. In 2018, the amount rose further by 11 per cent to 24,521 tonnes, learned the data. This shows that aluminium foil...
Slovenian aluminium products manufacturer Impol has launched a new automotive production line worth 6.5 million euros at its subsidiary TLM in Croatia. This would help the company to expand its cold rolling mill production as well as the production of a wider variety of new products. The facility will manufacture aluminium sheets for the automotive and aerospace industries. Impol’s CEO Andrej Kolmanič said: “[This] is an important investment to attract and serve final customers who consume the biggest amount of aluminium products and require the highest quality standards.” Economy Minister Zdravko Počivalšek, Slovenian Ambassador to Croatia Smiljana Knez and the Croatian Economy Ministry State Secretary Mario Antonić inaugurated the new production line. “The investment demonstrates that...
According to the latest report from Consultancy group Fitch Solutions, Australia is set to drive growth in the global bauxite sector, currently holding 12 of the 29 new bauxite projects. Rio Tinto’s Amrun project is expected to drive Australia’s global bauxite business. “While bauxite accounts for less than 5% of Australian mining value, the country is the global top producer, accounting for an estimated 28.8% of total global output as of 2018,” reported Fitch. The country is expected to remain the top bauxite supplier to China in 2019. Fitch added that Rio Tinto’s US$2.6 billion Amrun bauxite project in Queensland is going to strengthen Australia’s position as the world’s top bauxite producer. Rio Tinto’s wider Weipa operation in Queensland is at the center of its Australia bauxite...
The US dollar dropped to the 6-week low against the yen, as risk appetite lowered on most markets amid the US-China trade conflict. Two days of trade negotiations begin in Washington on Thursday and market participants are waiting for a solution. LME base metals declined for the most part while SHFE metals mostly increased. LME aluminium advanced 0.42% and SHFE aluminium jumped 0.21%. LME aluminium continued to regain losses and settled 0.42% higher on the day at US$1,806.5 per tonne after rising to a high of US$1,810 per tonne. The contract is expected to trade at US$1,750-1,850 per tonne today. As on May 9, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stood at US$ 1766 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 1766.50 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 1798 per tonne, 3-months...
China’s Henan Shenhuo Group announced that it started the construction of an aluminium smelting project investing around RMB 6.75 billion ($996.59 million). The company also said that its new project, located in the southwestern province of Yunnan, would be having an annual capacity of 900,000 tonnes. The expected time to launch the project is in next two years. The first phase will have a capacity of smelting 451,100 tonnes of aluminium per annum. The project is the latest case illustrating Yunnan’s increasing popularity as a location for aluminium smelters in China due to abundant hydropower resources, which is cheaper and cleaner, compared to coal fired power. Henan Shenhuo Group Co., Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, produces aluminium and related products, such as electrolytic...
The prices of aluminium ingot price have extended gain today, May 10, across all major markets in China. Shanghai Metals Markets data shows that A00 aluminium ingot price has increased RMB90 per tonne to RMB14170 per tonne. The average price is expected to range between RMB14150-14190 per tonne. On Friday, 10 May 2019, Foshan aluminium ingot price has increased further to RMB14210 per tonne from RMB14120 per tonne. In Wuxi and Hangzhou market, ingot price rose to RMB14165 per tonne and RMB14175 per tonne. Aluminium ingot price in Chongqing, Shenyang, Tianjin, Linyi and Gongyi stood at RMB14200 per tonne RMB14195 per tonne RMB14160 per tonne RMB14230 per tonne RMB14115 per tonne. Aluminium powder price stood at RMB17.7 per kg, up from RMB17.6 per kg. In another update from SMM, average...
Mineral water brand Senezhskaya has launched the first flavoured water in Ball aluminium cans on the Russian market. The 25-centilitre slim cans are manufactured at Ball’s Naro-Fominsk plant. The products are available in lemon and mint or raspberry flavour. Alexander Ivashkin, sales director for Senezhskaya, said: “Besides its convenience and visual appeal, we highly appreciate the sustainability credentials of the modern aluminium can, being almost infinitely recyclable with no loss in quality, preventing landfill and water pollution. The source of Senezhskaya water is a glacial spring and is estimated to be 145 million years old. We highly depend on a healthy environment and put sustainability first. This is why we are converting all our beverage products filled in PET and glass to...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifies two additional Hydro Aluminium Extruded Solutions operations against its standards for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. Hydro Aluminium Extruded Solutions operations for extrusion and profiles at the sites in Bellenberg (Germany) and fabrication of aluminium Lichtervelde (Belgium) have received certification against ASI Performance Standard. Hydro now has certified 9 operations across four countries, including Hydro corporate office and a joint-venture – Alunorf – with Novelis, ASI said. Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI said “ASI congratulates Hydro on this further achievement and the demonstration of their ongoing commitment to certify their operations to the ASI Performance Standard. Clearly...
