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US aluminium semis import jumps 30.6% in Q1 2026 as Korea, China take the lead
01 SEPT 20263MINS
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US aluminium semis import jumps 30.6% in Q1 2026 as Korea, China take the lead

In the trade of aluminium semi-fabricated products such as sheets, plates, foils, extruded profiles, tubes, and wire, the import volume of the US in the January-March or first quarter of 2026 marks a significant year-on-year rise, driven by strong demand and limited domestic smelting capacity....

European aluminium foil deliveries rise 5.8% in Q2 as demand shows signs of recovery
29 AUG 20263MINS
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European aluminium foil deliveries rise 5.8% in Q2 as demand shows signs of recovery

European aluminium foil deliveries showed a clear improvement in the second quarter of 2026, following a subdued first quarter. EAFA member companies delivered around 238,000 tonnes between April and June, up 0.6 per cent year on year and 5.8 per cent higher than the 225,000 tonnes delivered in Q1....

26 AUG 20263MINS
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30G-ready aluminium capacitors: KYOCERA AVX unveils vibration-proof AEVA, AEVB series

US-headquartered global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, KYOCERA AVX has launched two new aluminium electrolytic capacitor series, viz., AEVA and AEVB, designed for high-vibration and high-temperature resistance in industrial applications such as robotics, motor controls,...


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Kunal Bajaj, Jupiter Group: Building India’s aluminium foil edge via integration, scale and global competitiveness
20 MAR 202614MINS

Kunal Bajaj, Jupiter Group: Building India’s aluminium foil edge via integration, scale and global competitiveness

In this interview, Mr Kunal Bajaj outlines a clear roadmap for scaling India’s aluminium foil ecosystem through backward integration, capacity expansion and global market alignment. He highlights how the integration of JUPALCO and LSKB Aluminium Foils is enhancing supply chain control, cost...

HOMEFOIL marks strong presence at AAHAR 2026, showcases full aluminium foil portfolio
16 MAR 20263MINS

HOMEFOIL marks strong presence at AAHAR 2026, showcases full aluminium foil portfolio

HOMEFOIL, the premium consumer brand of LSKB Aluminium Foils Pvt. Ltd., is participating in AAHAR 2026, the ongoing International Food & Hospitality Fair held in New Delhi, presenting its comprehensive range of aluminium foil products to distributors, HoReCa operators, and retail partners. The...

Why did Argentina end anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium foils, while the decision on aluminium tubes remains pending?
05 MAR 20265MINS

Why did Argentina end anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium foils, while the decision on aluminium tubes remains pending?

Argentina and China are deepening their aluminium trade ties, highlighted by Argentina's February 2026 decision to eliminate a 28 per cent antidumping duty on Chinese aluminium foil, reversing trade barriers from 2020. The Argentine Ministry of Economy issued Resolution 172/2026 to end the review...

Argentina terminates AD measures on Chinese aluminium foil
25 FEB 20262MINS

Argentina terminates AD measures on Chinese aluminium foil

The products covered include unsupported, simply rolled aluminium foil sheets with a thickness ranging from 0.006 mm to 0.2 mm and a width not exceeding 1,300 mm, the announcement said. Excluded from the scope are smooth foils with an aluminium content of at least 99.2 per cent, a thickness of less...

Saudi Arabia’s Tahweel Metal orders a six-high aluminium cold rolling mill from SMS group for its new integrated aluminium foil rolling complex in Dammam
19 FEB 20262MINS

Saudi Arabia’s Tahweel Metal orders a six-high aluminium cold rolling mill from SMS group for its new integrated aluminium foil rolling complex in Dammam

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tahweel Metal Industry Company (TMIC) has signed a contract with SMS group for the engineering, manufacturing, and delivery of a six-high aluminium cold rolling mill for the production of high-quality aluminium strips. The plant will be the centrepiece of an...

ASI certifies Shandong Innovation Sheet Materials Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
17 FEB 20263MINS

ASI certifies Shandong Innovation Sheet Materials Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2

Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium and aluminium alloy sheet, strip, and foil at their facility, Shandong Innovation Sheet Materials Co., Ltd. located in...

New GLAFRI President elected at Global Aluminium Foil Roller Conference 2026 in New Delhi
15 FEB 20262MINS

New GLAFRI President elected at Global Aluminium Foil Roller Conference 2026 in New Delhi

The membership of the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) elected Bruno Rea as the new President of the organisation, representing aluminium foil rollers worldwide. The election took place during the General Assembly on 28 January 2026, held on the occasion of the 8th Global Aluminium...

ASI certifies Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co., Ltd against Chain of Custody Standard V2
10 FEB 20263MINS

ASI certifies Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co., Ltd against Chain of Custody Standard V2

Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium alloy sheets, strips and foils at Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials Joint-Stock Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Five Star Aluminium Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou...

Global aluminium downstream enters a new phase as foil and FRP projects, trade shifts and policy signals begin to realign the value chain
05 FEB 20267MINS

Global aluminium downstream enters a new phase as foil and FRP projects, trade shifts and policy signals begin to realign the value chain

The global aluminium downstream is blending new capacity, tech upgrades and innovative applications in packaging, mobility and advanced manufacturing. The industry is seeing everything from investments in integrated foil and FRP to design-focused architectural solutions and localising equipment and...

Europe’s aluminium foil market decoded: Production and consumption drift apart, altering export–import balances
03 FEB 20266MINS

Europe’s aluminium foil market decoded: Production and consumption drift apart, altering export–import balances

The numbers tell a quiet but compelling story. Year after year, global aluminium foil consumption has moved steadily upward - not in bursts, but in a measured climb that signals durable, long-term demand that helps in aluminium market forecast. Back in 2018, worldwide aluminium foil usage was about...

LSKB aluminium foils and JUPALCO host Global Aluminium Foil Industry Leaders at Sonipat facility during GLAFCO 2026
02 FEB 20263MINS

LSKB aluminium foils and JUPALCO host Global Aluminium Foil Industry Leaders at Sonipat facility during GLAFCO 2026

LSKB Aluminium Foils, along with its backward integration partner Jupiter Aluminium Industries Pvt. Ltd. (JUPALCO) —both part of the Jupiter Group —hosted senior global leaders from the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) at their Sonipat manufacturing facility, alongside an exclusive...

Operating rate of aluminium downstream sectors declined sharply by 1.5 percentage points, operations under pressure amid combined effects of Chinese New Year and high aluminium prices
01 FEB 20268MINS

Operating rate of aluminium downstream sectors declined sharply by 1.5 percentage points, operations under pressure amid combined effects of Chinese New Year and high aluminium prices

This week, the comprehensive operating rate for aluminium processing recorded 59.4 per cent, down 1.5 percentage points W-o-W, overall exhibiting the characteristics of "accelerated seasonal decline and deepening high-price suppression effects." Operating rates across most segments declined,...

Aluminium foil exports declined 14% overall in 2025, with both resilience and variables in 2026 exports
26 JAN 20263MINS

Aluminium foil exports declined 14% overall in 2025, with both resilience and variables in 2026 exports

According to customs data, China's aluminium foil exports (customs tariff codes 76071110, 76071120, 76071190, 76071900, 76072000) totalled 110,900 tonnes in December 2025, up 1 per cent M-o-M from November but down 4 per cent Y-o-Y. Cumulative aluminium foil exports for full-year 2025 reached...

Record deal: Achenbach to build flagship aluminium foil plant in Saudi Arabia
23 JAN 20263MINS

Record deal: Achenbach to build flagship aluminium foil plant in Saudi Arabia

Achenbach, one of the world’s leaders of aluminium foil rolling mills and slitting machines, has just landed the biggest single order in its history. The firm will be providing a cutting-edge aluminium foil plant to Tahweel Metal Industry Corporation (TMIC), as per the supply contract. The...

European industry bodies launch alliance to boost small aluminium packaging recycling
15 JAN 20262MINS

European industry bodies launch alliance to boost small aluminium packaging recycling

European aluminium and packaging industry bodies have joined together to tackle low recycling rates for small aluminium packaging formats, such as coffee capsules, foil lids, and confectionery wraps that often escape effective recovery across Europe. The initiative, officially launched on January...

From Turkey to China: Which companies are leading global aluminium foil production?
23 DEC 20256MINS

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...

Balanced export and domestic usage shape Turkey’s aluminium foil market; 2025 exports already topping 100kt
19 DEC 20255MINS

Balanced export and domestic usage shape Turkey’s aluminium foil market; 2025 exports already topping 100kt

Turkey’s aluminium foil industry has expanded quietly but consistently over the past few years. Production increased steadily over the period, rising 26.3 per cent from 155.18 thousand tonnes in 2020 to 196 thousand tonnes in 2023, before recording a further 8.7 per cent year-on-year increase to...

AL Circle X Göksal Güngör from EAFA Roller Group: “Packaging will continue to be the primary driver of demand for aluminium foil in Europe”
18 DEC 20256MINS

AL Circle X Göksal Güngör from EAFA Roller Group: “Packaging will continue to be the primary driver of demand for aluminium foil in Europe”

In conversation with Göksal Güngör, the newly elected Chair of the Roller Group at the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), wherein the industry veteran outlines a clear roadmap for the Association’s next phase. Güngör, who also serves as General Manager of Assan Alüminyum , emphasises...

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