Europe holds 10% of global aluminium extrusion demand, supported by Germany’s Constellium, France’s Hydro Extrusions & Italy’s Metra
Across Europe, aluminium extrusion has become closely woven into some of the region’s biggest industrial and construction markets. From automotive and transport to buildings and industrial applications, extruded profiles are finding demand across a wide range of sectors. This is reflected in Europe’s position in the global market: the region accounted for 12 per cent of global aluminium extrusion capacity, making it the second-largest regional contributor after China. At the same time, Europe represented 10 per cent of global aluminium extrusion usage, out of total global usage of 35.35 million tonnes . With production capacity and usage shares relatively close, Europe’s extrusion capacity and consumption are broadly at par. If we break down Europe’s 10 per cent share of global aluminium...
H1 2026 sees more renewable energy than ever: Here’s a region-by-region guide to renewable energy supply in the recent past
In the first half of 2025, humanity generated more electricity from renewables than from coal for the first time ever. What led to it? It was possible only because of two decades of falling solar panel prices, taller wind turbines, and governments finally treating clean power like an economic opportunity instead of a favour to the planet. But the renewable energy scenario cannot be portrayed as a single global story. To get the full picture, one has to connect dozens of regional stories moving at wildly different speeds. Some countries are already powered almost entirely by sun, wind and water. Others are still warming up. Here is a tour of how renewable energy supply looks across the world’s regions right now, and who is actually leading the charge. The global scorecard: Renewable energy...
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India: Domestic aluminium market posts weekly gains tracking strong global cues
India's domestic aluminium prices recorded notable week-on-week gains, supported by upward price revisions from primary producers following a rise in LME and MCX aluminium prices and renewed global supply concerns. The increase came despite comfortable domestic availability and only a gradual improvement in downstream demand, underscoring the dominant influence of global market cues on prices during the week. BigMint's assessment showed India's domestic P1020 ingot (99.7 per cent) prices rising by INR 5,000 per tonne w-o-w to INR 292,000 per tonne ex-Delhi NCR, while Mumbai ex-works prices gained by INR 12,000 per tonne to INR 301,000 per tonne amid firm global market cues. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain How did Indian and...
WEEKLY: China's spot alumina market remains oversupplied
According to Mysteel's weekly survey, total smelter-grade alumina output among the 44 Chinese alumina refiners under Mysteel tracking ticked up marginally by 0.2 per cent on a week to 1.84 million tonnes during the December 19-25 week. During the same week, the average capacity utilisation rate across the same 44 producers rose slightly to 85.14 per cent, up 0.14 percentage points from the previous week. The increase stemmed from the fact that many producers maintained relatively high operating rates while engaged in price negotiations for next year's long-term contracts, market sources learned. Some talks were deadlocked, with alumina producers on the verge of losses holding firm on prices while primary aluminium smelters pushed for lower procurement prices. Explore- Most accurate data...
Europe’s primary aluminium output rose only 0.9% in 2025 - are CBAM and policy pressures steering the shift toward 51% recycling?
Just like the US, Europe appears to be reshaping its aluminium strategy - and scrap is steadily gaining the upper hand. With recycling crossing the 50 per cent mark in 2025, the balance of the industry is shifting away from primary aluminium and moving toward secondary metal. That trend is also visible in the production numbers. Primary aluminium production across Europe, including Russia reached 6.4 million tonnes between January and November 2025. That’s only slightly higher than the 6.38 million tonnes recorded in 2024 and 6.1 million tonnes in 2023, in the same period, working out to growth of about 0.9 per cent in 2025 after a stronger 3.8 per cent growth the year before. During 2025, output moved up in stages - 1.72 million tonnes in the first quarter, 1.74 million tonnes in the...
RUSAL: the En+ KraMZ collaboration and other landmarks throughout 2025
As 2025 is about to wind up, United Company RUSAL secures an extension of the sales agreement with the En+ associate KraMZ Ltd. The global aluminium producer, RUSAL, has achieved milestones, securing several partnerships as well as shareholding throughout the year. These endeavours, despite geopolitical challenges and tariff obstacles, were achieved and have been marked throughout the 2025 calendar. Image for referential purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain En+ associate KraMZ Ltd to continue the RUSAL partnership United Company RUSAL has extended an existing aluminium sales contract with En+ associate KraMZ Ltd in 2026. Under this agreement, RUSAL’s subsidiary JSC UC RUSAL TH is to supply primary aluminium of...
WEEKLY: China's coking coal output declines amid mine halts
The daily raw coal output of the 523 Chinese coking coal mines under Mysteel's tracking fell by 2.78 per cent from a week prior to reach an average of 1.87 million tonnes/day during December 18-24, nearing a two-month low. In parallel, their daily washed coal production over the same week also logged a 2.36 per cent on-week decline to average 739,600 tonnes per day. During the survey week, more coking coal miners joined the ranks of conducting maintenance stoppages, because they had exhausted their production quotas for this year and chose to suspend operations amid authorities' strict crackdown on overproduction activities beyond licensed capacities, Mysteel learned from sources. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain For instance,...
GACC: China's Jan-Nov bauxite imports jump 29% YoY
China imported 186 million tonnes of bauxite during January-November, up 29.4 per cent from the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC). In November alone, China's bauxite imports reached 15.11 million tonnes, rising by 22.9 per cent from a year earlier and by 9.8 per cent from October, the GACC data showed. Guinea, the largest supplier of Chinese imported bauxite, shipped 10.71 million tonnes of the material to China last month, up by 34.7 per cent from November 2024 and by 19 per cent from the previous month. Also read: GIADEC denies plan to hand Nyinahin bauxite concessions to Ibrahim Mahama The on-month increase in imports from the West African country was mainly associated with the easing impact of the...
Global aluminium scrap imports fall to 11.9 Mt, even as recycled output climbs to 41.9 Mt
The global aluminium recycling market entered 2025 with record material recovery but shrinking mobility of scrap. While worldwide secondary aluminium consumption touched 28.4 million tonnes as compared to primary consumption of 72.4 million tonnes in 2024, global recycled aluminium production reached 41.7 million tonnes during the same timeframe. Image for reference only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain According to the International Aluminium Institute’s material-flow modelling cited in AL Circle’s World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis: Industry forecast to 2032 , total aluminium scrap flows combining domestic recycling and cross-border trade expanded from 25.6 million tonnes in 2013 to 41.4 million tonnes in 2023, marking...
45MT cap in name only! China’s influence on the global aluminium market lives on through Asia
As China edges closer to its self-imposed primary aluminium production cap of 45 million tonnes, a set of billion-dollar questions is reverberating in air. Is the global market counting days for supply deficit? Will anybody step in to bridge the gap? If yes, then who can do so at scale? While these questions seem obvious, answers may appear to be far less aligned with prevailing assumptions. However, before exploring the possibilties, let us check how the market is already reacting to the early signals of supply deficit amidst steady demand growth. How is primary aluminium responding to today’s market condition? Already the rising demand and supply deficit is making its presence felt in prices. Primary aluminium on the London Metal Exchange has climbed to USD 2,932 per tonne (as of...
India turns to self-reliance as China curbs rare earth exports - can expansion plans bridge the gap?
India’s rare earth footprint spans coastlines, riverbeds and hard rock terrains, giving the country one of the more widely distributed resource bases globally. According to the government data, India hosts around 7-7.2 million tonnes of rare earth elements oxide (REO) contained within 13.15 million tonnes of monazite, occurring across coastal beach sands, teri and red sand belts, and inland alluvium in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra. In addition, 1.29 MT of rare earths is located in hard rock formations in parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Despite this geological spread, India currently meets very little of its rare earth demand through local production, relying instead on imports - an imbalance that has come into focus as global...
WEEKLY: China's alumina output falls, stocks rise to new high
During the December 12-18 week, production of metallurgical-grade alumina among the 44 Chinese producers tracked by Mysteel fell to 1.84 million tonnes, down 1.3 per cent on week, according to Mysteel's survey. Though this marked the lowest weekly output level since early September, production was still 12.8 per cent higher than during the same week last year, Mysteel Global noted. The pace of decline accelerated from the marginal 0.1 per cent drop the previous week, reflecting longer and more frequent maintenance stoppages at some refineries in response to thinning profitability and production curbs for pollution control, market sources said. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Despite the lower output, the impact on market...
A run-through of 2025’s aluminium recycling projects and initiatives, contributing to decarbonisation and sustainability
2025 has been the year when major industries, especially the global aluminium industry, have been more proactive towards either starting new aluminium recycling projects or restarting the existing ones. Since the year is about to end, now is the right time to have a look at the key projects concerning the global aluminium recycling and make an informed decision for the year to come. Highlighting some of 2025’s key recycling projects The largest recycling plant in the UAE, powered by EGA Owing to the future of the UAE's recycled aluminium, especially when the country is facing an abundant surge in the overall demand for recycled aluminium, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been constructing the largest aluminium recycling plant in UAE . The actual construction of this plant commenced...
2025 aluminium stock & inventory recap: Comparing Japan’s port stocks with global LME inventory trends, including a look back at 2024
Japan’s aluminium inventories at its main ports (Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka) fell slightly in November 2025, hinting at some relief from recent tightness. Total stocks were 312,100 tonnes in November, down 5.2 per cent from October’s 329,100 tonnes, but still 9.2 per cent higher than the 285,800 tonnes recorded in November 2024. Image for representation only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with our Outlook 2026 insight s across the value chain How these three Japanese ports influence aluminium trade trends Nagoya, Japan’s biggest aluminium hub, led the monthly decline. Its stocks dropped to 159,700 tonnes in November from 170,400 tonnes in October, a decrease of almost 10,700 tonnes. This was likely due to increased buying by auto and machinery makers after a slow...
Fifteen years, over 95% recycling, 18MT GHG emissions avoided - Brazil turns aluminium cans into a climate asset
Brazil’s aluminium can industry is deeply interwined with the country’s economy and lifestyle, and this is not any recent development but the outcome of consistent, decades-long journey that began in 1989 with Latasa’s first factory in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais. Since then, there is no looking back! Through innovation, collaboration, and awareness, the South American country becomes a global leader in aluminium cans. And at the core of this lies sustainability. More specifically, Brazil’s ability to leverage aluminium’s defining advantage – infinite recyclability. As awareness of this attribute grew, aluminium cans gained wide acceptance as a preferred beverage packaging solution. In a decade, by 1999, the production of cans hit 10 billion units, and by 2009, it doubled to 20 billion...
From Turkey to China: Which companies are leading global aluminium foil production?
The market for aluminium foil has expanded to a total of USD 38.55 billion in 2024 and will continue to grow at a CAGR of 5.05 per cent till 2030. This is largely due to capital investments made by major manufacturers in their production capacity and the expanding applications of aluminium foil in various sectors such as packaging, construction, energy, electrical products, and electric cars. Image for representational purpose To know more about foil industry, download: Aluminium Foil and its End Uses Current Trends and Forecast till 2030 The major aluminium foil producing companies are: Assan Aluminum, Turkey Assan Alüminyum, a subsidiary of Kibar Holding, has been a leading producer of flat-rolled aluminium products since 1988. Its outputs cater to the packaging, distribution,...
Aluminium transforms the Indian job landscape as recruitments continue to climb uphill
The employment scenario in the Indian aluminium industry has witnessed a significant shift in recent times. As the country progresses towards fulfilling its vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, major Indian aluminium companies have generated employment opportunities that have reached rural areas, no longer restricted in urban communities. Rural India has been experiencing a metamorphosis, with industries emerging in resource-rich districts for all round socio-economic activity. Image for referential purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Role of the Aluminium Sector Aluminium Association of India has cited estimates depicting the industry to have already generated over 800 thousand jobs and been supporting 4,000 SMEs in the...
CNIA: China's aluminium sector peaks carbon emissions in 2024
The Action Plan for Carbon Peaking in China's Nonferrous Metals Industry, jointly released by three government departments in November 2022, requires renewable energy to account for more than 30 per cent of energy consumption in the country's primary aluminium industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030). This was to ensure that the country's nonferrous metals sector reaches a peak in carbon emissions by 2030, though GE did not say what emissions level had been prescribed by the central government for the aluminium sector, which was not met by 2030. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain According to preliminary estimates cited by Ge, carbon emissions from China's aluminium industry peaked at approximately 555 million...
GACC: China's alumina imports surge 134 per cent y-o-y in November to 20-month high
Despite the significant on-month rise, cumulative imports over January-November stood at 970,083 tonnes, down 31 per cent from the same period of 2024, the GACC data showed. By origin, Australia remained China's largest imported alumina supplier in November, shipping 83,000 tonnes and accounting for 35.8 per cent of the total monthly volume. Vietnam and Indonesia ranked second and third, with 81,327 tonnes and 31,380 tonnes, respectively. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain On the export side, China shipped 167,970 tonnes of alumina in November, down 12.2 per cent from a year earlier and by 4.4 per cent from the previous month. As imports continued to rise while exports declined, China saw a net alumina import for the second...
US alumina imports rose 49.3% in H1 2025 amid refinery shutdowns
The recent uptrend in US alumina imports has had less to do with an increase in demand and more to do with refinery closures - the trend that has quietly escalated over the last few years. USGS data on alumina imports from 2023 to 2025 shows the market adjusting, with imports rebounding sharply in H1 2025. Over the first six months of 2025, US alumina imports grew to 906 thousand tonnes, registering an increase of 49.3 per cent from the same six months in the previous year. This follows fairly strong import levels in the latter half of 2024, with imports being around 730 thousand tonnes. It is evident that there has been a marked shift away from the first six months of 2024. Over this period, imports were lower by 7.3 per cent from the previous year, declining to 607 thousand tonnes from...
