According to customs data, China’s aluminium extrusion exports totalled 92,500 tonnes in August 2026, the highest monthly export volume of the year, up 3.0 per cent M-o-M, an increase of 2,700 tonnes from 89,800 tonnes in July. This was up 9.7 per cent Y-o-Y from 84,300 tonnes in August 2025. From January to August, China’s cumulative aluminium extrusion exports reached 629,600 tonnes, up 8.7 per cent Y-o-Y. By province, the M-o-M growth in August mainly came from traditional production areas. Guangdong exported 42,400 tonnes, accounting for 45.8 per cent, up 4,100 tonnes M-o-M, with the province’s growth alone exceeding the national net increase, making it the core engine of the month’s rebound. Shandong served as ballast, holding above 12,000 tonnes for three consecutive months. Hainan...
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's total primary aluminium imports reached 185,500 tonnes in August 2026, down 14.65 per cent year-on-year but up 0.16 per cent month-on-month. Total imports for January-August amounted to 1.66 million tonnes, a decrease of 3.41 per cent year-on-year. The 14.65 per cent year-on-year decline in August imports, coupled with a nearly flat month-on-month performance, indicates that imports have not collapsed but rather maintained a steady inflow. In August, China's total primary aluminium exports stood at 21,900 tonnes, down 14.53 per cent year-on-year and 30.48 per cent month-on-month. Cumulative exports for January-August totalled 167,500 tonnes, up 9.26 per cent year-on-year....
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In the Highly competitive world of aluminium extrusions, Arabian Extrusions Factory, part of Ibrahim Saeed Al Ghass group, one of the leading diversified UAE family businesses, strives to satisfy its customer’s requirements to the utmost level, offering fast and flexible responses and supply ‘on demand’ the essential profiles for uninterrupted operations. Ibrahim Saeed Al Ghas, Managing Director and Vasanth Shetty, General Manager of Arabian Extrusions Factory, highlighted the company’s journey. Since the company’s formation in 2002, AREXCO has earned a formidable reputation as one of the region’s leading suppliers of high-quality aluminium profiles in the Mill, powder-coated, anodised, wood-coated finishes and thermal break systems. AREXCO is committed to the quality and performance of...
On Friday, December 29, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price gained US$21.5 per tonne or 0.92 per cent and US$22 per tonne or 0.95 per cent to settle at US$2,334.50 per tonne and US$2,335.50 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price hiked by US$15 per tonne or 0.63 per cent to reside at US$2,381 per tonne and US$2,382 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price expanded by US$15 per tonne or 0.60 per cent to peg at US$2,495 per tonne and US$2,500 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 549050 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants halted at 356125 tonnes and 192925 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dipped by US$2.17 per tonne to reach...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, in November 2023, initiated the construction of a pilot plant to convert bauxite residue, a waste stream from alumina refining, into manufactured soil. The pilot plant is thought to be the first-of-its-kind in the world. Construction follows five years of scientific research & development by EGA and a consortium of global research partners, which led to a breakthrough in reusing one of the aluminium industry’s most challenging waste streams. EGA has spent the last year on detailed engineering work. The pilot plant will use EGA’s proprietary technology to neutralise caustic bauxite residue into an environmentally benign raw material in hours instead of undergoing decades-long, natural...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global coal consumption will reach an all-time high in 2023 due to sustained demand in emerging and developing economies. Increase in demand The International Energy Agency (IEA) reported a projected 1.4 per cent increase in coal demand for 2023, reaching a historic milestone of over 8.5 billion tonnes. This surge is attributed to an anticipated 8 per cent growth in usage in India and a 5 per cent increase in China. The rise is driven by heightened electricity demand and decreased hydropower output. Notably, coal, a major contributor to CO 2 emissions and other greenhouse gases, remains the primary source of energy-related environmental impact linked to global warming. China is responsible for half of the world's coal consumption, and...
As we approach the final hours of the year 2023, let us reflect on the key highlights from the aluminium industry this December. At the start of the year, aluminium prices were positioned towards the higher end, but as foreseen in the preceding year, a continual decline ensued. Despite earlier predictions suggesting an improvement in demand and pricing during the second half of 2023, such expectations did not materialise. However, in the closing days of 2023, there has been a noticeable uptick in prices, signalling a positive trend in the industry. Despite facing challenges throughout the year, the aluminium industry experienced significant events, and December 2023 was also quite an eventful month. In brief, here are the highlights: Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that...
The post-Christmas week was full of exciting clean energy updates. Two major solar projects in Western Australia, Bristol Springs Renewable Energy Project and Waroona Energy, merged to establish a new entity. The Bristol Springs project secured development approval for a 355 MW solar generation capacity, whereas Waroona Energy is progressing with its own 241 MW solar project on an adjacent property. JSW Renew Energy commissioned the initial phase of its 810 MW wind energy project in Tamil Nadu with a capacity of 51 MW. Apraava Energy acquired a 300 MW wind energy project in Aski, Karnataka, as part of the 1,200 MW auction capacity for ISTS-connected wind power projects from SECI. Reynaers Aluminium UK has been awarded the ‘Best Use of Press and Public Relations’ title at the Construction...
The Jiangsu Hai'an High-tech Industrial Development Zone Management Committee inked an investment agreement with Jiangsu Minglida and the People's Government of Hai'an County to construct a new aluminium alloy precision die casting project. The statement was made on December 15 during the 14th meeting of the second Board of Directors. On December 8, Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel (ZCW), a China-based firm primarily producing and distributing aluminium alloy wheels for vehicles and motorbikes finished the piling construction of its long-awaited automotive calliper project. Despite experiencing a deficit in the previous fiscal year, the share price of BD Thai Aluminium, a publicly traded firm in Bangladesh, increased by 82 per cent in a month. The company's income fell by 20 per cent yearly to...
Austal, the famous shipbuilder financed by the Forrest family, is said to have landed a coveted contract worth about $1.3 billion for designing and building three medical boats solely for the US Navy. This recent transaction adds to the Perth-based company's already enormous order book of $11 billion. According to a South China Morning Post story, Chinese automobile manufacturers are gaining popularity on the streets of South Africa's main cities, threatening the market's traditional dominance of Japanese and European-made vehicles. Thai Yazaki Electric Wire, a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Yazaki, is planning to build a new facility specialising in producing aluminium electric wires. This project is motivated by the expectation of increased demand for the country's power...
This week, there has been news about the current state of the aluminium industry in China, with some regions facing supply constraints while others are trying to lower prices. The operational rate of the sector declined last week compared to the previous week. The World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute panel has ordered Turkey to rescind additional duties imposed on imports from the United States, which has implications for the global aluminium trade dynamics. EN+ Group IPJSC, a leading producer of low-carbon aluminium and renewable energy, has appointed Mikhail Khardikov as the new CEO, effective January 1, 2024, coinciding with the retirement of the current CEO Vladimir Kiriukhin on December 31, 2023. If we look at the LME aluminium price pre-Christmas Holidays, we can measure a...
In a significant development for the aluminium industry, the Association of German Die Casting Foundries (VDD) and the EUROGUSS trade fair have officially announced the return of the European Die Casting Competition. This highly anticipated event, supported by industry giants like BDG, AD, and EFM, aims to showcase the prowess of the die-casting process with a focus on materials such as aluminium, magnesium, and zinc. Key Highlights: Competition Overview The European Die Casting Competition is set to make a grand return, building on the success of its 2022 edition. The competition is a testament to the industry's commitment to excellence, sustainability, and continuous innovation. Diverse Applications Entries into the competition will be categorized based on materials, with a keen focus...
Abdulaziz Sarhan, the Technical Manager of Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) and Al Jufri, Vice President of the Business Development Department at Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), recently led a delegation of technical experts to visit the Qujing production base in Yunnan, China, for a collaborative exchange of technical insights. Liu Rui, the Vice President of Sotong Development, and Wang Dong, the General Manager of Sotong Cloud Aluminium, were present throughout the debate. During the symposium, Abdulaziz Sarhan and Al Jufri voiced their approval and admiration for the advanced pre-baked anode manufacturing technology and process level produced by Sutong. Simultaneously, they conducted thorough deliberations on establishing pre-baked anode facilities, digitalized management, and...
The first aluminium road bridge in Russia - a true innovation for the aluminium and construction industry - has opened for traffic. A 72-metre-long bridge across the Linda River was built in the town of Bor on the Tolokontsevo – Mogiltsy motorway. The spans (beams) and orthotropic plates are entirely made of aluminium alloys – such technologies had never been applied in bridge building in Russia previously. The bridge has been constructed by state order of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Government. The Krasnoyarsk Metallurgical Plant (KraMZ) and Samara Metallurgical Plant (SMZ) provided rolled aluminium and metal structures. The structure consists of four aluminium spans of 18 meters each. The span beams are made of plates with a width of 25-42 millimetres, 1565Чм aluminium alloy and an...
Recent events have occurred at the Conakry Kalum oil depot in Guinea, affecting the largest oil storage facility in the country. The government of Guinea has reported that 13 out of 18 warehouses in the oil storage area were destroyed, leading to potential fuel shortages in the future. It is important to note that Guinea's production of refined oil products is limited, and most of its gasoline and diesel fuels are imported from other regions. In light of the explosion, the main fuel supply is currently relying on the northern Kamsar Port oil storage area, and the shortage of fuel supply has impacted the daily lives of residents in the country. Recuperations after the incident The National Oil Company of Guinea has stated that rebuilding a new oil storage warehouse will take approximately...
Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group experienced a surge in its stock value following the announcement of a substantial order worth approximately RMB 840 million (US$ 118 million) from a leading Chinese supplier of aluminium alloy materials and wheels. The order, received for high-end electric vehicle parts, propelled Lizhong's shares to close 3.9 per cent higher at RMB 21.12 (US$2.99) per share in Shenzhen as of today, with an earlier peak increase of 6.4 per cent. The broader Shenzhen market also saw a positive trend, gaining 1.1 per cent. The Baoding-based company disclosed that the order is for aluminium alloy wheels and anticipates the project to commence mass production in the first half of 2025, with an expected life cycle of five years. Further specifics, including delivery time,...
Dell Technologies, a leader in sustainable technology, is advancing its commitment to environmental responsibility with Concept Luna—a path-changing initiative geared towards minimising waste. The Australian-based company is dedicated to incorporating more sustainable and recycled materials, with the ambitious goal of reclaiming as many products as it sells. This move aims to address the global issue of 54 million metric tonnes of e-waste generated annually. A discography of Dell's yesteryear; Decoding Dell's Concept Luna In the past two years alone, Dell has filed over 430 patent applications for sustainability-related innovations, permeating across its diverse product line. Inspired by Concept Luna, introduced two years ago, the company has prioritised modular design to enhance...
Basalt Distillery, a forerunner in the gin sector, has announced the release of its unique eco-refills, marking a key milestone in the company's continued dedication to sustainability. These beautiful aluminium bottles, created to go with its distinctive glass bottle inspired by the Giant's Causeway, are meant to be delivered right to the door and used to replenish a glass gin bottle at home. The distillery's commitment to have a beneficial effect on the environment is evident in this innovative approach. Basalt Distillery's decision to opt for aluminium in these eco-refills was a meticulously thought-out choice. Aluminium, recognized as the most abundant metal on earth, is widely acknowledged as one of the most extensively recycled packaging materials today. With an impressive 76.2 per...
Malaysia is a major aluminium importer from the United States. In 2022, the country accounted for 17 per cent of the United States aluminium crude metals and alloys exports and 20 per cent of the United States aluminium scrap exports. Till September 2023, Malaysia accounted for 41 per cent of the United States aluminium crude metals and alloys exports and 17 per cent of the latter’s aluminium scrap exports. The data indicates that Malaysia’s aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from the United States have grown magnificently this year. Malaysia’s aluminium crude metals and alloys imports Rightly so, Malaysia’s crude metals and alloys imports from the US in September 2023 recorded a skyrocketing high on an annual basis by over 200 per cent from 6,180 tonnes to 18,800 tonnes. On a...
Prysmian Group, a global leader in energy and telecom cable systems, recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully commissioning the inter-array cable system for the Fécamp offshore wind farm in the English Channel. This offshore wind farm, comprising 71 wind turbines with an ultimate capacity of almost 500 MW, underscores the pivotal role of renewable energy in addressing our increasing power demands while minimising environmental impact. Prysmian's role in the inter-array cable connection The project, secured by Prysmian in 2020 through a contract with EDF Renewables and its partners, is a testament to the company's comprehensive capabilities. Prysmian managed the entire process as a one-stop shop, from design and manufacturing to installation, burial, termination, and...
