Europe’s recycled aluminium industry is an important component of the global secondary aluminium supply chain, with Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom (UK) representing key national markets. Production across the European region stood at nearly 6 million tonnes in 2023, supported by established scrap recovery systems, industrial recycling capacity and demand for recycled metal. Russia also contributes to the regional landscape through secondary aluminium production units concentrated in several industrial centres. According to AL Circle’s analysis in its report, “ World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry Forecast ”, the four countries present different market structures, from Germany’s substantial recycling capacity and Italy’s scrap-based production to the UK’s organised...
According to SMM survey statistics, the operating rate of the secondary aluminium alloy industry in September was 35.0 per cent, up 3.1 percentage points M-o-M but down 6.7 percentage points Y-o-Y. Industry production continued its recovery trend, but the overall operating level remained below the same period last year. On the demand side, September marked the traditional peak consumption season, with downstream orders recovering from August. End-use demand from automobiles and other sectors improved marginally, but the peak season effect has yet to fully materialise. According to CAAM data, automobile production in September was 2.99 million units, up 11.4 per cent M-o-M but down 8.7 per cent Y-o-Y. NEV production was 1.814 million units, up 12.2 per cent Y-o-Y. CAAM noted that China's...
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Eamon Ryan, the Irish Minister of Climate Action has initiated a plan to install reverse vending machines throughout the country, which will allow shoppers to return their aluminium drink cans for a reward. The system initiating towards a part of a new deposit-and-return scheme aimed at preventing recyclable drink containers ending up in rubbish bins or as street litter. A public consultation will commence shortly, which will decide the final format. The idea is that machines will be installed at shops and other accessible places for use by customers and the general public. People can drop a can as they finish using it or collect a bundle at home to bring in one visit. In exchange, they will get a reward, most likely in the form of a voucher for use in the shop hosting the drop-off point,...
India’s imports of aluminium scrap from the US came in at 12,800 tonnes in June 2020, with a month-on-month increase of 205.49%. India had imported 4,190 tonnes in May 2020. On a yearly, basis, imports dropped by 41.55% from 21,900 tonnes in June 2019, as updated by the US Census Bureau. India imported 123,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap in the first six months of 2020, from 129,000 tonnes imported in the first six months of 2019. That was a decrease of 4.65% or 6,000 year-on-year. India’s imports of total aluminium (semi-finished products, crude metals and alloy and scrap) from the US stood at 12,900 tonnes in June 2020. Imports reduced by 41.36% year-on-year but increased by 202.82% month-on-month. In the first half of 2020, total imports came in at 124,000 tonnes, from 130,000 tonnes...
A new, innovative method for aluminium recycling, developed by researcher Dr Biao Cai from the University of Birmingham’s School of Metallurgy and Materials, shows microscopic changes that take place when molten alloys cool. Dr Biao Cai has used sophisticated high-speed X-ray imaging to record the formation of micro-crystals as aluminium alloys cool and solidify, under a magnetic field. A mathematical model was developed by Dr Cai’s collaborator Dr Andrew Kao from the University of Greenwich to predict if micro-crystals would form what shat shape would they be. The model predicted helical ‘screw-like’ crystals would form under the influence of strong magnetic stirring, while high-speed X-ray would confirm that this occurred. Biao explains: “These microscopic crystals ultimately determine...
Nespresso is celebrating the10-year anniversary of its UK coffee capsule recycling scheme this month. This marks a milestone in the company’s ambitions towards circularity. Guillaume Chesneau, Managing Director of Nespresso UK & ROI, said: “For over thirty years, Nespresso has created quality coffee experiences that go hand in hand with sustainability. We are proud to have been leading the industry in aluminium capsule recycling in the UK for the last ten years. We are committed to building on these strong foundations and harnessing every opportunity to have a positive impact on the world, continuing to take action in our quest towards circularity.” Nespresso coffee capsules are made of aluminium because it is an infinitely recyclable material and protects the quality and freshness of the...
The new non-profit organization ‘Swiss Aluminum Capsule Recycling’ is an initiative of Nespresso and the Migros coffee roastery Delica AG to contribute to the sustainability of portioned coffee. The two companies are committed to a uniform and efficient recycling solution for aluminium coffee capsules. The goal is to increase the recycling rate in Switzerland to 75%. With the new logo, consumers can see at a glance which coffee capsules can be returned for recycling free of charge at over 3,700 collection points. ‘Swiss Aluminum Capsule Recycling’ invites other manufacturers of aluminium capsules to join the organization. Swiss people prefer aluminium coffee capsules, as aluminium optimally protects the aroma of the coffee and is 100% recyclable. With the non-profit organization “Swiss...
Serbia has set its heights on becoming a “developed country with quality living conditions” after the “successful consolidation” of its public finances. The Balkan nation has experienced stable economic growth recently, and the government budget has recorded a surplus for two consecutive years. The World Bank classifies Serbia as a middle-income country and its economy is transitioning from being dominated by the state sector to a market-driven model. The strongest sectors of Serbia's economy are energy, aluminium industry, automotive industry, machinery, mining, and agriculture. The country’s aluminium scrap import during 2017-19 remains unstable, as the import volume recorded stands at 25,111 tonnes and expenditures occurred remained at $34.40 million. The projected import for 2020 has...
According to a recent report, the United Kingdom’s secondary aluminium prices extended rise on Wednesday, August 26, as limited regional supply drove LM24 ingot prices above the levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK secondary aluminium market suffered considerably due to the COVID19 outbreak and the resulting industrial lockdown to contain the spread of the virus. All related UK industry effectively ground to a halt in March when carmakers, the main consumer of secondary metal, shut their factories. Priced plunged along with the demand coming to a complete halt practically overnight. Price of UK aluminium scrap, LM24 pressure diecasting ingot, was at £1,000-1,050 ($1,312-1,378) per tonne on March 25, after the first major European car manufacturers announced partial closures,...
The United States aluminium scrap imports from Canada stood at 19,800 tonnes in May 2020, growing by 2,800 tonnes or 16.47 per cent from 17,000 tonnes in April 2020, according to the latest data shared by the US Geological Survey. In March 2020, the US had imported 5,490 tonnes of aluminium scrap from Canada, meaning the imports in April grew significantly by 11,510 tonnes or 210 per cent to stand at 17,000 tonnes. The imports in February stood at 5,300 tonnes, down by 24 per cent month-on-month from 6,950 tonnes. On a year-on-year calculation, the US aluminium scrap imports from Canada stood down by 14,300 tonnes or 42 per cent from 34,100 tonnes in May 2019. The United States total imports of aluminium (including extrusion and semi-finished products) from Canada in May 2020 came in at...
Every Can Counts has constructed a giant rainbow on the Brighton Beach seafront made entirely from 2,000 recycled aluminium cans. Every Can Counts initiative highlights the importance of recycling valuable aluminium cans. A giant rainbow arch has been created as a tribute to key workers and to raise awareness about the importance of recycling, the four-metre-high installation aims to tackle litter and promote the infinite recyclability of aluminium drink cans. Chris Latham-Warde, Every Can Counts UK Programme Manager, commented: “We’ve created this rainbow archway as a tribute to the infinite good that has been done by key workers across the country during the coronavirus pandemic. We owe so much to them for their continued work on the frontline to keep us safe and well and, of course,...
Despite all the odds and adverse situations generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, it has supposedly opened new floodgates for the secondary aluminium manufacturers, commented Pragun Jindal Khaitan, Managing Director at Jindal Aluminium Limited (JAL). Mr Khaitan said, “Though JAL did experience the impact of the pandemic due to lowered demand and output during April and May, starting the month of June turned a new leaf of revival, which led to a rise of 65- 70% rise in demand on an average.” “In terms of export, JAL did not experience any increase or decrease with 15-20% of the total output being disseminated as per demand, keeping it constant. The first quarter of the year was stable in terms of the performance and output of JAL, though the domestic demand was at a low,” he added. According...
Hong Kong’s imports of aluminium scrap from the US came in at 7,090 tonnes in May, with a month-on-month increase of 1%. Hong Kong had imported 7,020 tonnes in April 2020. On a yearly basis, imports reduced by 37% from 11,200 tonnes in May 2019, as updated by the US Census Bureau. Hong Kong imported 29,500 tonnes of aluminium scrap in the first five months of 2020, from 40,300 tonnes imported in the first five months of 2019. That was a decrease of 10,800 tonnes or 27% year-on-year. Hong Kong’s imports of total aluminium (semi-finished products, crude metals and alloy and scrap) from the US stood at 7,210 tonnes in May 2020. That was down 36% from 11,300 tonnes in May 2019. Imports rose by 2.27% from April’s imports of 7,050 tonnes. In the first five months of 2020, total imports came in...
The economy of Latvia is an open economy in Northern Europe and is part of the European Union's single market. The major industries that contribute to the economy of Latvia are railroad cars, electronics, processed metals, etc. Latvia’s export of aluminium scrap during 2017-19 has been recorded at 24,228 tonnes and the earnings remained at $25.16 million. The projected export for 2020 has been analysed at 8728 tonnes and the earnings to reach $9.17 million. However, when the evaluated aluminium scrap export volume and earnings of 2020 get assorted with the previous three years, it reflects 32,956 tonnes and $34.33 million respectively. In 2017, the European nation’s aluminium scrap export stood at 5958 tonnes and earning noted was $5.58 million, whereas in 2018 the aluminium scrap saw a...
According to a recent report, Jaguar Land Rover said that it could reduce carbon emissions by up to 26 per cent through its ongoing REALITY programme, an aluminium recycling programme aimed at reusing the metal recovered from existing JLR vehicles to produce new cars. Engineers working on REALITY aluminium recycling project could form a new and tested prototype aluminium alloy by using recycled aluminium material mixed with a lower amount of primary aluminium. This material, according to the British multinational automotive company, is comparable to the existing grade and quality it uses and has the potential to cut alloy product CO2 emissions by up to 26 per cent. JLR’s lead project manager for REALITY Gaëlle Guillaume said: “This project has allowed us, for the first time, to recover...
The economy of Peru is an upper-middle-income economy as classified by the World Bank and is the 47th largest in the world by total GDP. The majority of its economy is driven by industries such as mining, manufacturing, fishing, and tourism. The Southern American nation’s export of aluminium scrap reveals growth during 2017-19, though it remains an underrated market, as the volume of export recorded was 21,383 tonnes and foreign revenue generation stood at $16.30 million. The forecasted aluminium scrap export for 2020 has been analysed at 9993 tonnes and earnings to reach $6.80 million. When the evaluated export volume and earnings of 2020 get added to the existing three tears it reflects 31,376 tonnes and $23.10 million respectively. Peru’s has recorded aluminium scrap export in 2017...
Novelis Inc., the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, on 17 th August’20, declared that it has partnered with Nespresso, the pioneer of premium portioned coffee, to roll-out the first coffee capsule made from 80% recycled aluminium. The highly recycled, a sustainable alloy is featured in Nespresso's new coffee capsules. Stephen Boney, Vice President, Specialties, Novelis Europe, said: "This achievement is an important step in helping Nespresso reach its sustainability goals. We have a longstanding partnership with Nespresso that is focused on implementing more sustainable manufacturing processes throughout the supply chain. As such, we have increased the amount of recycled aluminium content in coffee capsules and developing additional end-of-life recycling solutions for...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, the Chinese secondary aluminium producers operating rates increased by 2.3 percentage points on the month but fell by 5 percentage points from a year ago to stand at 50.3 per cent in July. Recovery in domestic and overseas automobile demand resulting in the hike in orders at some of the secondary aluminium alloy plants could be attributed to the increased secondary aluminium operating rates in July. In June, the average secondary aluminium operating rates were 48 per cent after registering a month-on-month fall of 0.7 percentage points. In May, on the other hand, the operating rates had increased by 1.6 percentage points from the previous month to stand at 48.69 per cent. Higher arrivals of aluminium alloy ingots from overseas to China in June...
India’s imports of aluminium scrap from the US came in at 4,190 tonnes in May, with a month-on-month decrease of 60%. India had imported 10,400 tonnes in April 2020. On a yearly basis, imports reduced by 83% from 24,200 tonnes in May 2019, as updated by the US Census Bureau. India imported 111,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap in the first five months of 2020, from 107,000 tonnes imported in the first five months of 2019. That was an increase of 3.74% year-on-year. India’s imports of total aluminium (semi-finished products, crude metals and alloy and scrap) from the US stood at 4,260 tonnes in May 2020. That was down 83% from 24,400 tonnes in May 2019. Imports declined by 60% from March’s imports of 10,600 tonnes. In the first five months of 2020, total imports came in at 111,000 tonnes, from...
The economy of Slovenia is developed and the country enjoys a high level of prosperity and stability as well as above-average GDP per capita by purchasing power parity at 83% of the EU28 average in 2015. The major Slovene industries that contribute to the economy are electrical equipment, electronics, trucks, chemicals, processed food, ferrous metallurgy and rolling mill products, aluminium reduction and rolled products, and lead and zinc smelting. The Central European nation’s export of aluminium scrap remained robust during 2017-19, as the export volume stood at 130,958 tonnes and the revenue earnings stood at $119.07 million. The projected export for 2020 has been analysed at 52,771 tonnes and the earnings to reach $52.94 million. However, when the estimated export volume and earnings...
