Germany’s aluminium scrap exports rebound 4.58% in H1 2026: Which countries are buying the most?
Germany’s aluminium scrap trade showed signs of recovery in the first half of 2026, with exports to the world reaching 616,000 tonnes, up 4.58 per cent from 589,000 tonnes in H1 2025. The increase was even more pronounced against the second half of 2025, with H1 2026 shipments rising 7.50 per cent...
Canada’s H1’26 aluminium exports dip 12.57% amid US tariffs: What does H2 hold?
The first half (H1) of 2026 witnessed Canada’s exports of unwrought aluminium taking a deep plunge. The country supplied a total of 1.33 million tonnes of aluminium products to the world including unwrought aluminium, bars, rods and profiles, aluminium foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and...
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Hungary’s estimated aluminium stranded wire export surged significantly in 2018
Hungary’s aluminium stranded wire export grew in 2018. The figures showed a significant surge in volume and value last year. Aluminium stranded wires and cables are used in overhead power transmission and distribution applications in modern residential and industrial constructions....
Poland’s aluminium can import in terms of volume and cost to extend YoY decline in 2019
According to the global export-import data, Poland’s aluminium can import is estimated to plunge further in 2019 from 28,959 tonnes in 2018 to 26,385 tonnes, down 9 per cent year on year. The country’s estimated aluminium can import in 2017 was at 31,199 tonnes and in 2016 at 37,307 tonnes. This...
Global aluminium production declines 3.53% MoM in January
According to the latest data showed by International Aluminium Institute (IAI), global primary aluminium production came in at 5.3 million tonnes in January. Production in January decreased by 1.06 per cent from January 2018, and dropped 3.53 per cent from December 2018. In Asia ex-China, primary...
EU vows to retaliate if US auto tariffs come into effect: says European Commission
Soon after the US Commerce Department filed a report on Monday, February 18, empowering President Donald Trump to impose imported car tariffs within the next 90 days, the European Union responded and vowed to retaliate, reported a European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas. He specifically...
Belgium’s estimated aluminium tubes and pipes export remains almost flat YoY in 2018
The global metal pipe market is estimated to reach US$97.7 billion by 2023 with a CAGR of 3.9 per cent from 2018 to 2023, according to a new market report published by Lucintel. The demand for aluminium tubes and pipes is expected to witness the growth over the coming years due to increasing demand...
UK’s 2018 aluminium foil import from Germany sees YoY growth despite fall in total import volume
Aluminium foil has made an essential part of flexible packaging and container applications along with its use in automotive and heat exchange components, insulation material and other industrial applications. Its use is witnessing a year-on-year growth across the world owing to characteristics like...
Trimet installs new furnace for expanding recycling capacity
German aluminium producer Trimet said that it installed a new rotary furnace on February 15 at its Gelsenkirchen plant in West Germany for expanding the group’s recycling capacity. The furnace is able to melt up to 200 tonnes of aluminium scrap every day and load up to 40 tonnes. The firm after the...
US receives report for triggering auto tariffs from Commerce Department
On Sunday, February 17, the United States President reportedly received a report from the Commerce Department that said the US could trigger auto tariffs on imported cars and car parts and intensify tensions with Europe. Much detail about the report is not known yet, as Reuters confirmed that a...
Sweden’s aluminium scrap export to drop YoY in 2019; Germany to continue as leading purchaser
According to the global export-import data, Sweden’s aluminium scrap export is estimated to extend its plunge even this year. From 127,018 tonnes of export in 2018, Sweden in 2019 is likely to ship 124,719 tonnes in total, down 2 per cent. This would mark the second consecutive year of plunge in...
Germany’s aluminium cans export to decline YoY in 2019; France to be the leading importer
The global metal can demand is projected to reach 431,573.9 million by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 2.9 per cent from 2014 to 2020. With a large number of aluminium can manufacturers stepping up their product differentiation and innovation pursuits the demand for the aluminium cans is expected to...
Netherlands’ aluminium smelter reopens potline one after six years
Aldel, located in Delfzijl, Netherlands, announced the reopening of potline one, which was closed for six years. Acquired by York Capital in November 2017, the smelter is in the process of a significant capital investment programme to return the plant to its original production levels. Full annual...
Netherlands' estimated aluminium household articles import inches down, while export up in 2018
The Netherlands' estimated imports of aluminium household articles dropped 11.35 per cent year on year in 2018. China, Germany and Belgium continued to be the leading exporters, supplying 9667 tonnes, 2071 tonnes and 1300 tonnes respectively. {newsStudioGallery} Exported aluminium household...
Germany’s total aluminium scrap exports to drop in 2019; shipments to Austria, Italy may stand low
German aluminium producers and processors produce about 560,000 tonnes of aluminium, out of which 260,000 tonnes is comprised of primary aluminium and 300,000 tonnes recycled aluminium. This indicates that Germany produces recycled aluminium more than primary, thanks to its world’s largest...
Bombardier awarded Aleris with Diamond Supplier Certification
Bombardier awarded Aleris with Diamond Supplier Certification during the Bombardier Supplier Symposium on February 7th in Montreal, Canada. Aleris was recognized for its outstanding performance as a supplier of aluminium aerospace products from Aleris manufacturing facilities in Koblenz, Germany...
Bauxite exports by Montenegro likely to rise this year; China to be the key importer
Depending on the incessant increase in bauxite demand for primary aluminium production, one country that has come a long way as bauxite exporter in the last three years is none other than Montenegro. After a plunge in total export last year, the Balkan country is expected to turn around with a...
Volvo Cars holds US-China tariff war responsible for its profit margins drop in 2018
According to a Reuters report, the profit margins of Volvo Cars dropped in 2018, as a result of pricing pressure in the China market due to costs hike led by prolonged trade war between Washington and Beijing. The company CEO Hakan Samuelsson told Reuters that to indemnify the impact on margins...
KEMPER’s extraction units and filter systems sales surpass 40 million euros in 2018
KEMPER GmbH marks another year with great financial achievements. 2018 became the most successful year so far for the Germany-based company. For the first time, the sales of the firm’s extraction units and filter systems surpassed the mark of 40 million euros, up 25 per cent from 2017. Björn...
Poland’s estimated aluminium scrap imports increased in 2018 after registering decline last year
Poland increased its aluminium scrap imports by 15 per cent in 2018 compared to 2017. The country is estimated to witness a decline in imports of aluminium scrap this year. Germany remained the top aluminium scrap supplier to Poland. {newsStudioGallery} Poland’s estimated aluminium scrap import...
