Germany and France share one of Europe’s busiest downstream aluminium corridors, and the metal flows in both directions. In the first seven months of 2026, aluminium flat rolled products (FRP), which cover aluminium plates, sheets and strips (HS code: 7606), as well as aluminium foil (HS code: 7607), crossed the border each way, amounting to a total of around USD 692 million. However, the bilateral trade flow is tilted towards Germany, which remains France’s largest FRP supplier. Nonetheless, the inter-dependence remains as the countries do exchange the same products but engage in cross-border trade of specialised high-value products and alloys, feeding the demand on either side. The trade figures for January–July 2026, as compiled from the International Trade Administration, highlight...
KAP Minerals and Cymat Technologies are exploring a partnership to produce scandium-aluminium master alloy in Ontario, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The partnership would use scandium oxide from KAP’s Kapuskasing critical minerals project and Cymat’s aluminium-processing technology to produce alloys for aerospace, defence and manufacturing applications. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " Scandium-aluminium alloys can improve strength, performance and weldability while reducing weight. The companies aim to use the proposed venture to establish a domestic supply chain, converting Canadian critical minerals into value-added industrial materials....
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Hindalco Industries, Kochi, which had been locked up since February, will resume its functioning on Saturday. An agreement has been signed between the Birla Group which owns the company and representatives of trade unions in the presence of labour minister Shibu Baby John here on Friday. Hindalco, which produces sophisticated aluminium equipment and aluminium sheets, has been shut down for 10 months following labour unrest. Though several rounds of discussion had been held to settle the issue, no compromise formula could be reached.
Aluminium product sales of Huilv Aluminium Co.,Ltd reached 14035 tons from January-November this year. Despite the gloomy global economy and fluctuating nonferrous metal price, Huilv Aluminium took effective measures to stimulate its production and sales. It had developed new products to expand customers’ demanding levels and raise its publicity. It is estimated that 15% of the 14035 tons products are for export trade.
ALCHA (002160) has signed the cooperation letter of intent with KOBELCO plans to build a JV in Baotou City with 2 billion yuan registered capital and 3.3 billion yuan for the investment of equipments, while 20% and 80% shares for ALCHA and KOBELCO respectively. The JV mainly produce and sell aluminum plate and aluminum strip that used in automobiles and aluminium pots. The annual production capacity may about 200 thousand tons and expected to start building in 2013, then in 2015 will go into operation. According to the letter of intent both sides may aim to expand their market share in China and proceed career cooperation.
While the US aluminum extrusion segment is seeing surprising strength at year's end and many remelters are sold out for January, a few market players say they are uncertain how long the upturn will last. Market players said low inventories and more demand from the automotive sector are behind the increased inquiries in extrusions and believe there may be more pent-up demand next year. Some are projecting Q1 demand will be 10-15% above Q1 2011 levels. And this comes as the building and construction market -- which accounts for about 25% of extrusion demand -- has been a laggard. One extruder said he had one of his best booking months in November, but cautioned that he and others are "holding their breath" over 2012 demand. "We are cautious looking ahead in this market," he said. "It will...
Traded prices of spot aluminum in Shanghai were between RMB 16,000-16,040/mt on Friday, with discounts of RMB 10-50/mt over the SHFE current-month aluminum price. Low-iron aluminum was traded between RMB 16,080-16,090/mt in Shanghai. Traded prices of spot aluminum in Wuxi were between RMB 15,990-16,030/mt. SHFE aluminum prices opened higher with the SHFE current-month aluminum price testing at RMB 16,050/mt. Several large enterprises bought goods for replenishment at around RMB 16,000/mt by year’s end. In domestic spot markets, traders with large inventories were actively moving goods, even with expanded spot discounts. The remaining middlemen and traders with lower inventories began financial settlement and stayed away from the market. Transactions improved slightly on the whole.
The European Commission (EC) said on December 20th that it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain grades of aluminum foil in rolls from China into the European Union. A complaint was lodged on November 9 by the European metals industry group Eurometaux, the EC said. The investigation period was from October 1st, 2010 to September 30th, 2011. This is not the first anti-dumping investigation case faced by China in 2011. On February 14th, 2011, India’s Security Bureau had launched a safeguard investigation into Chinese aluminum plate and foil, but there is no confirmed conclusion yet. China’s monthly exports of aluminum foil used for composite packaging materials to India are between 5,000-8,000 mt, accounting for 10% of total monthly exports of aluminum foil....
Hulamin shareholders will have greeted the rand’s slump against the US dollar with relief. Though it began too late to benefit results in the six months to June, a weaker rand could provide a long- overdue boost to its second-half results. Rand strength has until recently marred an otherwise strong growth story from Hulamin, which is enjoying rising volumes as it phases in capacity created by a R1bn expansion completed in 2009. Hulamin is heavily dependent on the exchange rate. It exports 75% of its production at a fairly stable margin between the cost of aluminium and product selling prices, termed the US dollar rolling margin/ton. Selling prices in SA are also closely dollar-linked. As a guide, every 10c move in the rand against the dollar results in a change in annual headline profit...
Traded prices of spot aluminum in Shanghai were between RMB 15,970-16,000/mt on Thursday, with discounts of RMB 0-30/mt over the SHFE current-month aluminum price. Low-iron aluminum was traded between RMB 16,020-16,040/mt in Shanghai. Traded prices of spot aluminum in Wuxi were between RMB 15,950-15,980/mt. The SHFE current-month aluminum price tested at the RMB 16,000/mt mark. As aluminum prices resisted increases, goods holders were actively moving goods, but downstream consumption did not improve. As a result, spot aluminum prices fell below RMB 16,000/mt. Despite narrowing spot discounts due to lower selling interest after the decline, transactions remained quiet.
The global market for aluminum electrolytic capacitors is expected to hit a value of US$10.4 billion by the year 2017, driven by the rising demand for these products in end-use markets such as energy and environment, and their increasing use in products such as inverters. The lower price of these products, when compared to several other capacitor technologies, is also expected to remain a key growth driver in the following years. Other factors fuelling growth in the market include the shift towards flat panel displays in consumer electronics and computer markets, and the continued increase in sales of consumer products and personal computers. Aluminum electrolytic capacitors (AECs) are the ideal choice of dielectric in the consumer A/V (audio and video) products. The demand for AECs is...
Downstream aluminum producer Constellium is making progress in its search for a new chief executive officer and expects to name a permanent replacement by the second quarter of next year, interim chairman and chief executive officer Richard B. Evans told AMM. “The board unanimously came to me and asked if I would consider this interim role because of the impending departure of Christel. The request of my colleagues prompted me to do it,” Evans said of the decision to accept the temporary post, noting that the stint should only last a few months. “I think we will probably be able to find and announce a permanent CEO definitely by the second quarter (of) 2012,” he said in an interview with AMM. In his temporary role, Evans said his No. 1 priority is to stabilize the organization, which has...
The European Commission said Tuesday it had launched an antidumping investigation into imports of certain grades of aluminium foil in rolls from China into the European Union. A complaint was lodged on November 9 by the European metals industry group Eurometaux, representing more than 40% of the total EU production of the product in question, the EC said. The product subject to the investigation is aluminium foil of a thickness of 0.007 mm or more but less than 0.021 mm, not backed, not further worked than rolled but whether or not embossed, in low weight rolls of a weight not exceeding 10 kg. "The complainant has provided evidence that imports of the product under investigation from the country concerned have increased overall in absolute terms and in terms of market share," the EC said...
Traded prices of spot aluminum in Shanghai were between RMB 16,000-16,030/mt on Wednesday, with discounts of RMB 20-50/mt over the SHFE current-month aluminum price. Low-iron aluminum was traded between RMB 16,060-16,080/mt in Shanghai. Traded prices of spot aluminum in Wuxi were between RMB 15,990-16,030/mt. The SHFE current-month aluminum price surged above RMB 16,000/mt with the rebound of LME aluminum prices, but downstream buyers were unwilling to buy at higher prices due to financial pressure at year’s end, with spot discounts expanding to RMB 50/mt. Goods holders were actively moving goods for cash, but held firm at RMB 16,000/mt, resulting in stalemate between sellers and buyers. Transactions were limited in general.
Aluminium rod sales volume of Nanping Aluminium reached 3141.153 tons in November, which hit a record high of the company’s monthly sales. Under the joint effort of all the employees, Nanping Aluminium has achieved its annual sales target ahead of schedule. From January to November, the company sold 22900.68 tons aluminium rod, which increased by 2847 tons on YoY basis.
A new research report launched by RNCOS titled, "US Aluminum Market Analysis", anticipates the aluminum market in the US to witness tremendous growth in the coming years. Innovative applications of aluminum by the introduction of light weight are further providing the necessary boost. Aluminum is extensively used as a finished product in the US, specifically in the packaging, transportation, and construction industries. It is further revealed that aluminum usage in electronic devices is increasing compared to other metals. The major benefits contributing to the growth of aluminum in consumer electronics include light weight, high strength, surface finish attributes, and many others. As per our findings, aluminum has already established its dominance in most of the consumer electronic...
Delegation from Siemens VAI visited China Zhongwang recently. The delegation visited China Zhongwang’s casting workshop, aluminium processing plant and aluminium alloy car body workshop. The delegation highly praised the company’s advanced technology and its achievement in aluminium profile R&D. Siemens VAI sincerely hoped that it could carry out extensive cooperation on aluminium sheet and foil project with China Zhongwang. Siemens VAI expressed that it was willing to realize mutual benefits with utmost effort.
Kobe Steel, Ltd. has tied up with Jiangsu ALCHA Aluminium Co., Ltd., a major producer of aluminum rolled products in China, to expand its aluminum business in China. Kobe Steel and ALCHA have signed a letter of intent to establish a joint venture in Baotou, Inner Mongolia to produce and sell aluminum coil and sheet. After conducting a detailed feasibility study, both companies plan to sign the final agreement in spring 2012. The joint venture, which is planned to be established in January 2013, is envisaged to be 80% owned by Kobe Steel and 20% by ALCHA. Capital investment is earmarked at approximately 40 billion yen. The company will produce and sell mainly aluminum coil and sheet for automobiles and beverage cans. Production capacity at the joint venture will be approximately 200,000...
Novelis, the world's largest producer of rolled aluminum, today announced it will invest approximately $50 million to install a coating line for beverage can end stock at its operations in Pindamonhangaba, Brazil. "This expansion is the most recent step in an ongoing program to expand our leadership position in supplying Brazil and South America with high-quality beverage can sheet for this growing region," said Phil Martens, President and Chief Executive Officer for Novelis Inc. Novelis, the leading supplier of can body stock and can end stock in South America, forecasts the demand for aluminum beverage cans in the region to grow by seven percent per year until 2020. "This investment will help round out our can sheet offering for our customers in the region and allow us to keep pace with...
UC Rusal plans to increase production from its Packaging Division by 20% until 2014. It will increase from 80kt to 100kt/y, amounting to 5.3% of the world’s total foil production excluding China. It will also review its production portfolio, to focus on converter foil. Total investment in the project will amount to about $17M. The production increase will be achieved by modernising the three largest CIS foil and foil packaging plants: Sayanal, Ural Foil and Armenal. Ural Foil’s production capacity will increase from 16kt to 24kt/y, costing $7M. Armenal’s production capacity will rise from 26kt to 33.6kt/y, costing $6M. Sayanal’s capacity will increase from 38kt to 42kt/y costing $4M. This decision was made after analysing global packaging market trends. Current world market capacity...
