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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German Aluminium Industry marks steady business activity in H1 2018
The German association of the aluminium industry (GDA) found that the development of business activity in German aluminium sector remained positive in H1 2018. The production reportedly increased up to 0.9 per cent. But the output from aluminium converters saw a drop by 1.3 per cent. Nevertheless,...
Ametek Surface Vision exhibits at SIS.EUROPE 2018 – Surface Inspection Summit
AMETEK Surface Vision, a world leader in automated online surface inspection solutions for the metals industry, will exhibit at SIS.EUROPE 2018 – Surface Inspection Summit, September 18-19, at the TEMA Pyramid, Aachen, Germany, The summit combines presentations from experts from the steel and...
Zhongwang seeks to expand ties in Europe after being snubbed by US
After experiencing difficulties in the United States market, China’s aluminium extrusion giant China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd is eyeing the Chinese domestic market as well as the market in Europe to expand sales presence. So said the company’s managing director in an interview published on August 28....
Increased strong exports and solid domestic demand push European aluminium foil deliveries ahead
A solid performance in both domestic and overseas markets in the six months to June indicates 2018 could be a good year for European aluminium foil rollers, according to figures released recently by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). Total deliveries of 464,000 tonnes in the year to...
Spain’s aluminium scraps import to see a Y-o-Y rise in 2018; France to be the top exporter
According to the global export-import data, the aluminium scrap import by Spain is forecast to see a year-on-year growth in 2018. The volume is forecast to clock at 223,393 tonnes, 9 per cent up from the estimated volume of 204,005 tonnes in 2017 and 203678 tonnes in 2016. {newsStudioGallery} Along...
Sweden’s aluminium scrap export in Q1 2018 drops from a year ago; Germany remains the top importer
Metal recycling and aluminium, in particular, is gaining a significant importance attributed to increasing industrialization and urbanization, rising income, and spending capability of people in developing economies such as China, Brazil, and India. According to the Global Recycled Aluminium Market...
Secondary aluminium slab producer BAGR Berliner Aluminiumwerk fully acquires Stockach Aluminium
BAGR Berliner Aluminiumwerk GmbH has purchased the remaining 50% shares of Stockach Aluminium GmbH from SSVP III, a press release from the company confirms. Founded in 1997 to take over an older location of the aluminium industry in Berlin, BAGR is a part of the Metalcorp Group. Both the companies...
France to import higher volume of aluminium cans this year at a lower cost
According to the report revealed by Grand View Research, the global demand for beverage cans is likely to grow between 3.7 per cent and 4 per cent in 2018, with a similar growth trend over the next five years. In the European Union, the beverage cans market is also expected to grow at a CAGR of...
Belgium’s aluminium scrap import to see a further growth in 2018 but clocked downfall in Q1
The international export-import data shows that the total volume of aluminium scrap imported to Belgium has been rising over the past few years. In 2016, Belgium had imported about 2, 75, 996 tonnes of aluminium scrap in total, while in 2017, the import volume increased 6.4 per cent to 2, 95, 076...
Lume Traveler's new aluminium camper with a convertible roof to be displayed in Düsseldorf Caravan show
Each year the world’s biggest and most innovative camper manufacturers descend on Düsseldorf, Germany, to show the latest and greatest in vans, RVs, travel trailers, and more in the Düsseldorf Caravan show. Volkswagen is expected to debut a new camper at Düsseldorf which would create excitement...
German economy minister sharply criticises Trump’s tariffs and sanctions policies
German economy minister Peter Altmaier deeply condemned Trump’s decision to levy metal import tariffs, saying such measures destroyed jobs and the overall economic growth. He also criticised the Trump administration’s decision to declare sanctions against Iran and said Europe by no means should bow...
Czech Republic to see a growth in aluminium powder and flakes import this year despite decline in Q1
According to the recent data, the global aluminium powders, pastes, and flakes market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.03% during the period 2018-2022. In fact, with the advancement in technology and growth in global economy, the aluminium powder industry has evolved extensively over the past...
Germany’s aluminium cans export volume to see a year-on-year decline in CY2018
Recyclability of metal is one of the key factors that has been constantly driving the consumption of the metal cans in the market, including aluminium cans because this particular non-ferrous metal is nontoxic by nature and can be easily processed, handled and distributed. In 2017, the metal cans...
Aludium’s mothballed casthouse at Alicante to come online early 2019
Aludium, an integrated, midstream aluminium manufacturer with casting, hot mill, cold mill and finishing capabilities, has recently announced to resume its casthouse at Alicante mill in Spain, which was mothballed for past 10 years. It is now going through an update and expected to come online from...
Dutch recycled aluminium producer Metalcorp to shift its Amsterdam headquarters to Luxembourg
Metalcorp, one of Europe's leading independent producers of secondary aluminium slabs (recycled aluminium) based at Amsterdam has announced their plan to shift its Amsterdam headquarters to Luxembourg. The company expects to save up to €1 million through the relocation. The move comes as an...
French Retailer Leclerc Relaunches Cookware Recycling Programme
French retailer Leclerc has announced it will be relaunching its cookware recycling programme for the sixth consecutive year. The group says that the initiative has allowed for the recycling of more than 200 tonnes of aluminium since its inception. Each year, more than 6,000 tonnes of cookware are...
EU prepares list of counter-measures against possible US automotive tariffs
The European Union has already started preparing a ground for its retaliatory move against the United State in case the 20 per cent tariff on EU-assembled cars is levied. On Tuesday, July 17, European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom announced that a list of counter-measures to potential...
Germany’s import of aluminium wires to see a growth in CY2018: Netherlands marches ahead
Germany’s import of aluminium wires is estimated to grow again in the calendar year 2018 after a plunge in the previous year. According to the global export-import data, the import volume this year is expected to stand at 107,798 tonnes, while that in 2017, it was hovering at 7,12,33 tonnes after...
