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...
Europe’s aluminium scrap exports to the US have risen by 243 per cent, highlighting a growing concern over the continent’s access to strategic raw materials as it pursues recycling, decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness. Evangelos Mytilineos, Executive Chairman of METLEN, raised the issue, linking scrap outflows to the broader challenges facing European industry, energy security and strategic autonomy. Aluminium scrap outflows raise industrial concerns Mytilineos referred to the contrasting US tariff treatment of aluminium products, i.e., a 50 per cent tariff on primary aluminium, compared with zero tariff on scrap . With European aluminium scrap exports to the US increasing by 243 per cent, he questioned whether Europe could strengthen its industrial base while allowing valuable...
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In December 2021, US exported 8,980 tonnes of aluminium scrap to Thailand. On a month-on-month forefront a drop of 630 tonnes or 6.55% was recorded. In November 2021, 9,610 tonnes of aluminium scrap was exported to Thailand from the United States, heightened by 5,130 tonnes from 4,480 tonnes in October 2021. The total amount of US aluminium scrap exported to Thailand in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021 scored at 23,070 tonnes, showing a Q-o-Q growth of 7,830 tonnes or 51.37% from 15,240 tonnes in Q3 2021. In the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, Thailand imported a total of 15,240 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States. Thailand imported a total of 15,240 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, a drop of 1,020 tonnes or 6.27% from 16,260...
The economy of South Korea is comprised of a mixed economic system that incorporates a variety of private freedom, blended with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Following the decades of robust economic development and global integration, South Korea has become a high-technology, industrialized $2 trillion economy led by such sectors as electronics, telecommunications, automobile production, chemicals, shipbuilding, and steel. The country produces both new and old aluminium scrap, although the export volume illustrated uneven movement. The East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea exported 64,916 tonnes of aluminium scrap during 2019-21, attracting around $80.70 as revenue earnings. In 2019, South Korea exported 19,788 tonnes of...
In December 2021, Malaysia imported 38,300 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States, falling incessantly by 148,000 tonnes or 27.87% month-on-month. In November 2021, 53,100 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Malaysia, which escalated by 4,400 tonnes or 9.03% from 48,700 tonnes in October 2021. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) figures, the total amount of US aluminium scrap exported to Malaysia in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021 closed at 140,100 tonnes, highlighting a Q-o-Q plunge of 3,600 tonnes or 2.50% from 143,700 tonnes in Q3 2021. In the third quarter (Q3) of 2021, Malaysia imported a total of 143,700 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States. For the third quarter (Q3), Malaysia imported 143,700 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the US, which...
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), on December 2021 US exported 11,900 tonnes of US aluminium scrap to China, showing a month-on-month jump of 3,790 tonnes or 46.73%, from 8,110 tonnes in November. On a month-on-month scale there was a decline of 1,850 tonnes or 18.57% from 9,960 tonnes in October 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium scrap exported to China fell sharply by 8,840 tonnes or 288.88% from 3,060 tonnes in December 2020, shows USGS. From January to December, the exported aluminium scrap to China pegged at 220,000 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount registered at 154,000 tonnes. The total amount of plates, sheets, bars, crude metals and alloys, and scrap exported to China in December 2021 recorded at 12,700 tonnes, showing a year-on-year...
India’s aluminium scrap imports from the United States in December 2021 edged a downfall of 6,600 tonnes or 13.50 per cent month-on-moth to stand at 42,300 tonnes, found the US census bureau data. In November, India’s aluminium scrap imports were at 48,900 tonnes from the US, down by 13.30 per cent from 56,400 tonnes in October. However, India’s total aluminium scrap imports from the US in the fourth quarter of 2021 witnessed a quarter-on-quarter growth of 17.61 per cent to 147,600 tonnes. In Q3 2021, India’s aluminium scrap imports from the US were at 125,500 tonnes, up by 42.61 per cent from 88,000 tonnes in Q2 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, India’s aluminium scrap imports from the US in December 2021 recorded a hike of 38.24 per cent from 30,600 tonnes. In full-year 2021, India...
The Spanish Government supported Productive Industrial Investment Support Fund (FAIIP), promoted by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism and managed by the public company SEPIDES, has approved financing through loans for the Latem Aluminum project, endowed with €59.4 million. The objective is the start-up of a new circular aluminium industry in Castile and León. To this end, the company has undertaken an investment project that will empower it to furnish itself with two production centres, in Villadangos del Páramo (León) and Villabrázaro (Zamora), for the production of secondary aluminium from aluminium scrap and the production of natural and lacquered aluminium coil, respectively. However, from the production point of view, it will mean more than doubling the company's aluminium...
The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), a non-governmental organisation devoted to protecting the environment announced that their 26th ‘Can Collection Day,’ campaign participants had successfully collected 6,294kg of aluminium cans for recycling. The slogan for this year’s campaign was ‘Cancel the Linear, Enable the Circular.’ On a year-on-year calculation, a positive jump of 4,794kg can be seen from 1,500kg that was collected on February 25, 2021. As per Mrs Habiba Al Mar'ashi , Chairperson of Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), the company is starting their action programme for New Year with the, ‘Can Collection Day,’ campaign. The main aim of this campaign will be to accumulate 20,000 kg of aluminium cans for recycling by the end of this year. For this, EEG is encouraging people from...
On November 2021, 30,600 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was imported from Canada, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). On a month-on-month scale, there was a sharp decline of 3,200 per tonne or 9.46%. In October 2021, 33,800 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was imported from Canada, displaying a plunge of 2000 tonnes or 5.58% from 35,800 tonnes in September 2021. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), on a year-on-year forefront, US aluminium scrap imported from Canada plummeted by 4,400 tonnes or 12.57% from 35,000 tonnes in November 2020. From January to November, the imported aluminium scrap from Canada in November pinned at 374,000 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount scored at 3,22,000 tonnes. Based on the data from the USGS, the total amount of plates, sheets,...
Tom Giddings has been named Executive Director of Alupro, an organisation that recycles aluminium packaging. Giddings, who was formerly Interim General Manager, takes up the position immediately. As Executive Director, Giddings will be in charge of directing Alupro in its efforts to achieve and surpass the industry's recycling objectives for aluminium packaging. He will represent the industry as an independent voice on matters of government policy and legislative development, as well as drive Alupro's consumer education programmes Every Can Counts and MetalMatters. Giddings, who joined Alupro as Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager in June 2020, has firmly established himself as a driving force in the industry. Prior to joining Alupro, he worked at DS Smith as a Sustainability Data...
The fourth-largest chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom, Morrisons has become the first supermarket to offer its customers a smart way to recycle coffee pods through a partnership with the recycling scheme Podback. In the upcoming weeks, Morrisons customers will be apt to fetch free Podback Collect+ recycling bags from its customer service desks. However, the Podback bags can be stuffed with used coffee pods at home, then taken to one of 6,500 collect plus delivered by Yodel drop off points around the UK. This also needs to be noted that all postage back to Podback is gratis. The Podback scheme will drive the used aluminium pods to turn out into aluminium ingots for new products, like beverage cans and used plastic coffee pods are turned into other plastic items, such as furniture....
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 15,200 tonnes of US aluminium scrap to Mexico in November, showing a month-on-month growth of 2,100 tonnes or by 16.03%. In October 2021, 13,100 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Mexico, highlighting decline of 200 tonnes from 13,300 tonnes in September 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium scrap exported to Mexico in November 2021 dropped by 1,400 tonnes from 16,600 tonnes in November 2020. From January to November, the exported aluminium scrap to Mexico pegged at 156,000 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount recorded at 136,000 tonnes. Based on the data from the USGS, the total amount of aluminium plates, sheets, bars, crude metals and alloys, and scrap, exported to Mexico for...
According to the US Geological Survey, the United States exported 4,000 tonnes of US aluminium scrap in November to Taiwan. On a month-on-month scale, there was escalation of 320 per tonne or 8.69%. In October 2021, 3,680 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Taiwan, showing a hike of 1,200 tonnes from 2,480 tonnes in September 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium scrap exported to Taiwan in November 2021 soared up by 80 tonnes or 2.04% from 3,920 tonnes in November 2021. From January to November, the exported aluminium scrap to Taiwan closed at 29,700 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount totalled at 39,000 tonnes. Based on the data from the USGS, the total amount of plates, sheets, bars, crude metals and alloys, and scrap, exported to Taiwan for November...
On 21 st February 2022, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, Novelis Inc. publicized that it will invest approximately $50 million towards establishing a recycling center at its Ulsan Aluminum joint venture in South Korea. The project is fully financially backed up by Novelis, the Ulsan Recycling Center will have an annual casting capacity of 100 kilotonnes of low-carbon sheet ingot. Once functionalized, it is anticipated that the recycling center will lessen the company's carbon emissions by more than 420,000 tonnes each year. Pierre Labat, the Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Novelis Inc. said, “This latest capital investment in recycling is another example of our company purpose of 'Shaping a Sustainable World Together' in action.” "I...
On 21 st February 2022, the leading aluminium rolling and recycling firm, Speira declared that it has signed a definitive agreement towards the acquisition of the European business of Real Alloy ("Real Alloy Europe"). However, the finalization of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals. The European leader in the recycling of aluminium and magnesium scrap and related by-products, Real Alloy Europe functionalizes with seven facilities and around 600 employees across Germany, Norway, France and the United Kingdom. The acquisition will upgrade Speira's expertise to utilize recycled metal in its production and supply high-quality, low carbon rolled aluminium products to its customers. Einar Glomnes, the CEO of Speira stated, "The integration of Real Alloy...
As per the US Geological Survey, the United States exported 4,530 tonnes of US aluminium scrap in November to Russia. On a month-on-month scale, there was a hike of 1,230 per tonne or 37.27%. In October 2021, 3,300 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Russia, showing a slump of 40 tonnes from 3,340 tonnes in September 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium scrap exported to Russia in November 2021 dropped by 2,810 tonnes or 38.28% from 7,340 tonnes in November 2020. From January to November, the exported aluminium scrap to Russia settled at 50,400 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount scored at 28,800 tonnes. Based on the data from the USGS, the total amount of plates, sheets, bars, crude metals and alloys, and scrap, exported to Russia for November 2021...
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 9,610 tonnes of US aluminium scrap in November to Thailand. On a month-on-month scale, there was a growth of 5,130 per tonne or 114.50%. In October 2021, 4,480 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Thailand, highlighting a slip 1,440 tonnes from 5,920 tonnes in September 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium scrap exported to Thailand in November 2021 escalated by 3,330 tonnes or 53.02% from 6,280 tonnes in November 2020. From January to November, the exported aluminium scrap to Thailand pegged at 65,600 tonnes. For the same period last, the amount closed at 65,700 tonnes. Based on the data from the USGS, the total amount of aluminium plates, sheets, bars, crude metals and alloys, and scrap,...
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 12,400 tonnes of US aluminium scrap in November to Canada. On a month-on-month scale, there was a surge of 2,440 per tonne or by 24.49%. In October 2021, 9,960 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Canada, showing a growth of 2,390 tonnes from 7,570 tonnes in September 2021. On a year-on-year calculation, US aluminium scrap export to Canada in November 2021 escalated by 5,860 tonnes or by 89.60% from 6,540 tonnes in November 2020. From January to November, the exported aluminium scrap to Canada closed at 89,800 tonnes. For the same period last year, the amount settled at 66,700 tonnes. As per the data from the USGS, the total amount of aluminium plates, sheets, bars, crude metals and alloys, and scrap,...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, announced its plan to build an aluminium recycling facility with 150,000 tonnes per year of capacity, the company’s first and the largest in the UAE. EGA has already started conducting feasibility studies of the facility, which is expected to begin operation as early as 2024. The facility will recycle post-consumer aluminium scrap such as window frames and pre-consumer scrap from extrusion production into low-carbon-high quality aluminium billets. EGA intends to market its recycled aluminium products under the name EternAL. Aluminium scrap for the facility will be sourced primarily from the UAE and the wider region. More than half the aluminium scrap in the Gulf region is now either...
