China exported 208,000 tonnes of aluminium flat-rolled products (FRP) to the United States in the first half of 2026, compared with 55,000 tonnes in the same period last year. This was an increase of 278.2 per cent, with plates, sheets and strip accounting for most of the growth. Exports of plates, sheets and strip (HS 7606) reached 184,000 tonnes in H1 2026, up from 33,000 tonnes a year earlier, an increase of 457.6 per cent. Shipments rose from 86,000 tonnes in Q1 to 98,000 tonnes in Q2, up 14 per cent. Compared with the 13,000 tonnes exported in Q2 2025, the latest figure was 653.8 per cent higher. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " In 2025, exports of plates, sheets...
Kaiser Aluminum is seeing stronger demand across aerospace, defence, packaging and semiconductor-related markets, with customer bookings extending into 2027. However, the aluminium producer’s latest results highlight a challenge: converting rising shipments and record conversion revenue into stronger profitability as planned outages, lower scrap utilisation and startup costs weigh on margins. The company reported third-quarter 2026 shipments of 300 million pounds, up from 270 million pounds in the same period last year, while conversion revenue climbed 25 per cent year-on-year to a record USD 439 million from USD 351 million. Net sales reached USD 1.21 billion. Despite the growth, adjusted EBITDA increased by only USD 3 million year-on-year to USD 84 million. A USD 29 million unfavourable...
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Supply disruptions linked to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East are starting to show up in India’s real estate sector, with developers adjusting how they plan projects and source materials. Across the board, inputs like aluminium, steel, tiles and cement are becoming harder to manage, not always because of shortages alone, but because of price swings and delays tied to shipping and energy costs. That’s forcing companies to rethink both execution timelines and design choices. Visible changes are being made in procurement where, instead of relying on just-in-time supply, developers are now moving before time, sourcing materials sooner and working with multiple vendors to reduce risk. Longer buffers are also being built into project schedules. Kulmeet Shangari, Managing Director and...
Constellium SE has entered into a multi-year agreement with Airbus for the supply of aluminium alloy extrusions, strengthening its long-standing position in the aerospace supply chain. Under the agreement, Constellium will supply a range of extruded products, including bars and both small and large profiles, manufactured using advanced aluminium alloys. The portfolio includes its proprietary aluminium-lithium solution, Airware®, which is widely used in aerospace applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The materials supplied under the contract will be used in structural aircraft components, including fuselage frames and other critical load-bearing parts...
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) reported solid performance in its Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I) segment, supporting overall growth in 2025. The company’s aluminium product portfolio remained a key driver of segment performance. Also Read: Constellium 2025 scorecard The segment recorded shipments of 202,000 tonnes during the year. Revenues increased 10 per cent year on year to nearly USD 1.6 billion, driven by higher shipment volumes and metal prices. The company said healthy orders for other extruded products after the recovery from the Valais flood supported the segment, although lower shipments of automotive extruded products remained a concern. Growing demand for automotive aluminium components, driven by popularity for energy-efficient vehicles, coupled with elevated aluminium...
Enkei Wheels India Limited has filed its annual report for FY2025, giving a snapshot of where the business stands and what it’s planning next. The company, set up in 2009, makes aluminium alloy wheels for both two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. It operates out of Pune and is part of the larger Enkei Corporation group. In terms of capacity, the numbers are fairly straightforward. The plant can produce about 120,000 two-wheeler wheels a month and 130,000 for four-wheelers, with a painting line that handles roughly 170,000 wheels. The broader auto market was still growing in 2025, which helps. Data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers shows total vehicle sales at 5.517 million units, up 5.5 per cent year-on-year. That makes it five years in a row of growth. For the global...
The landscape of aluminium and related materials is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting policies, changing cost structures and exciting technological advancements. The global downstream and end-use sector is seeing everything from trade adjustments and tariff changes to disruptions in downstream processes and innovative breakthroughs. All these interconnected factors suggest that we might be on the brink of significant structural shifts that could reshape competitiveness, supply chains and the demand patterns of the future. The global landscape as a whole Concerning the aluminium plates, sheets and strips, the global trade in 2025 underwent transformation , influenced by policy shifts, cost challenges and geopolitical factors that go beyond the usual market trends....
The European Union is evaluating an expansion of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). After setting carbon tax certificates at EUR 75.36 (USD 88.14) per tonne of aluminium and steel imports for Q1 2026, the push could widen the scope of carbon-linked import costs for global exporters. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain A draft proposal presented within the European Parliament indicates the bloc’s extension of CBAM to cover a broader range across steel and aluminium products. Marking a shift from raw materials to processed goods, the proposal is intensifying concerns among traders and exporters. As per recommendations issued on April 10 by the European Parliament Committee on the Environment,...
Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited, a leading company in the aluminium value chain, has proposed to modernise its corporate governance framework. The company is pushing a revised set of articles of association aimed at improving shareholder protection standards while enabling digital participation. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Pertaining to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM), the suggested modifications indicate a major transformative shift towards streamlining the company’s activities and practices, in order to make them more efficient and technology-driven. Adapting to enable digital participation The revised set of articles introduces provisions for...
On the resignation of Ms Ankita Vishwakarma on April 15, 2026, Hind Aluminium, the manufacturer of aluminium & alloy conductors and aluminium wire rods, initiated a smooth leadership transition process and named Ms Ekta Joshi as her successor and designated her as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer. On the same day at the board meeting, the directors even gave a green signal for the appointment of Ms Joshi. Professional background and leadership transition Being an associate of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (membership number A80059), Ms Joshi, in her position, brings a combination of secretarial and legal expertise. She is all set to take on the responsibilities as she is a Commerce Graduate and has hands-on experience in corporate compliance and governance. For the...
Graphene Manufacturing (GMG) has reported a notable improvement in the performance of its Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology (G+A CELLS), being developed in collaboration with the University of Queensland. Working under a Joint Development Agreement with one of the globally leading metals and mining companies, Rio Tinto , the project highlights progress toward next-generation fast charging energy storage solutions. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The latest development records the enhancement of energy density under rapid charging conditions, as the company indicates that performance levels during six-minute charging cycles have considerably improved over its previously established...
Kaiser Aluminum has declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.77 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 15, 2026, to shareholders recorded as of April 24, 2026. The decision was approved by the company’s board as part of its regular return to shareholders. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The announcement was made through a Form 8-K filing, along with an official press note. The company noted that the press release is not considered formally “filed” under Section 18 of the US Securities Exchange Act. Kaiser Aluminum also pointed out that forward-looking statements may involve risks. These include changes in market conditions, demand for aluminium products, and operational factors that could...
China’s Yunnan Province and Vietnam are joining in an economic collaboration, opening avenues for building an integrated, cross-border aluminium industrial chain. Anchored in the Red River basin’s 7+8 cooperation mechanism, the partnership is increasingly shifting from conventional trade to high-value industrial cooperation. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Yunnan-Vietnam ties are moving beyond border trade towards deeper industrial and service cooperation, which is considered an essential transition for long-term sustainability. Speaking at the China-Vietnam Import-Export Business Networking Conference, Deputy Director at Vietnam’s Trade Promotion...
ROLEC, a leading manufacturer of industrial enclosures in aluminium and plastic, after studying the growing demand for sturdy, environmentally sealed housing solutions, has announced the latest line of diecast aluminium enclosures. These aluminium enclosures are designed specifically for use in defence and military electronics. The diecast enclosures, which are said to be the firm’s IP-rated, are developed for electronic systems found in tracked and wheeled military vehicles, naval ships, auxiliary vessels, training and simulation gear, military cranes and rail networks used for transporting troops, logistics and supply operations. Sean Bailey stated, "ROLEC’s latest diecast enclosures are engineered to protect mission‑critical defence electronics, combining high IP ratings, shielding and...
Golkonda Aluminium Extrusions Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate to the BSE for the quarter ending on March 31, 2026, as required by SEBI’s Depositories and Participants Regulations. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026" This filing, issued by Golkonda’s Registrar & Share Transfer Agent Beetal Financial & Computer Services Pvt Ltd., is related to Regulation 74(5) under the SEBI (Depositories and Participants') Regulations, 2018. Beetal Financial confirmed that all securities received from depository participants for dematerialisation during Q4FY26 were verified and processed. It stated that the securities were confirmed to the depositories and listed on the stock exchanges where the...
Hind Aluminium Industries Limited has reported to the BSE that fluctuations in its share price are due to overall market trends rather than significant developments at the Company itself. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026" On April 8, 2026, the BSE asked a question about stock price volatility. On April 9, the Company responded that the fluctuations in stock prices were due to external forces in their markets. Hind Aluminium also confirmed compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, adding that all price-sensitive information has been disclosed in a timely manner. The company said that there is no material undisclosed information that could...
India’s aluminium extrusion sector is seeing a steep slowdown, with production levels falling sharply due to ongoing disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. Industry body Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India said monthly output has nearly halved, dropping from around 100,000 tonnes to roughly 50,000-60,000 tonnes. On an annual basis, the sector had been operating at about 1.2-1.3 million tonnes, indicating a significant pullback in activity. According to ALEMAI Secretary Ankur Aggarwal, production cuts are directly linked to supply bottlenecks and fuel shortages. A large share of raw materials, close to 50 per cent, typically sourced from West Asia is currently stuck, as container unloading at ports in the region has come to a standstill, he said. For the global...
Group Nirmal, a manufacturer of aluminium wire products and steel is moving ahead with a INR 1.5 billion expansion at its Khordha facility in Odisha, focusing on scaling aluminium production capacity. The development comes as Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi virtually performed the groundbreaking ceremony for Unit 4 of Nirmal Wires Pvt. Ltd. during a business conclave organised by the Industrial Promotion & Investment Corporation of Odisha. The event attendees included managing director Nirmal Saraf, along with other directors, Piyush Saraf and Parag Saraf, signalling the company’s resolve in expanding its presence in the state. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The investment, cleared at the...
The US government has rejected requests from Ford Motor Company and other automakers seeking relief from aluminium import tariffs, despite ongoing supply disruptions. According to the report, Ford last week petitioned the administration for temporary duty relief until Novelis’ aluminium rolling facility in Oswego, New York, returns to full operations. The facility supplies aluminium sheet for major vehicles, including Ford’s F-150. According to its parent company, Hindalco Industries, the plant is expected to restart operations by the end of the second quarter. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " To manage the shortage, Novelis has been supplying aluminium from plants in South Korea and Europe. These...
The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has launched the ‘Aluminium Bharat’ initiative to strengthen India’s aluminium value chain. The initiative was introduced by Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in New Delhi. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " ALEMAI said India’s midstream and downstream aluminium segments are contracting, with production declining by 40–50 per cent. Despite an installed capacity of 4.2 million tonnes, utilisation remains low, with extrusion output at 1.2–1.3 million tonnes and rolled and flat products at around 1.5 million tonnes. Jitendra Chopra, President of ALEMAI, said the sector is under pressure due to a combination of...
