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...
Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and...
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European Aluminium appeals for a strong industrial strategy, welcomes 6 new members
On 28 th October 2021, Ingrid Jörg chaired European Aluminium during the annual general assembly appealed for a stronger EU industrial policy, specifying the vital challenges of unfair trade practices and a lack of access to affordable green energy. The chairperson also welcomed six new members at...
Germany’s export demand of aluminium bar rods and profiles during 2019-21 manifests multi-billion dollar transaction
The economy of Germany constitutes a mixed economic system that comprises a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. The economy of Germany stands strong, powerful and largest in Europe due to its exports of high-quality manufactured goods....
Belgium’s aluminium household articles import during 2018-20 exemplifies demand surge with marginal drop; 52% upturn estimated for 2021
The aspect of aluminium is the rationale it is used frequently in household articles. The metal aluminium is gradually replacing plastic and steel articles, as it is stronger and tougher than plastic and lighter than steel. Furthermore, aluminium allows heat to disperse quickly, keeping articles...
Europe’s largest smelter ‘Aluminium Dunkerque’ settles refinancing
On 22 nd October 2021, the largest aluminium smelter in Europe that specialises in the production of aluminium slabs and ingots, Aluminium Dunkerque Industries France SAS, formerly known as Liberty Industries France SAS accomplished the refinancing of its Senior Facility Agreement, comprising...
Poland’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-21 exhibits balanced growth
The most crucial input material to the aluminium recycling process is aluminium scrap. However, it is generally classified as “new scrap” from production processes and “old scrap” from post-consumer use. The one that emerges from the manufacturing of aluminium semi-fabricated and final products is...
Hammerer Aluminium investing in a new recycling furnace; project expected to commence in early 2022
Austria-based high-quality aluminium products supplier Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) is reportedly investing in a third recycling furnace at its Santana site in Romania, in response to the increasing demand for lightweight aluminium products. The new furnace is expected to produce...
European Aluminium celebrates 40th anniversary
The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium appreciates aluminium’s unique and permanent properties, as aluminium has been on a steady growth path since large-scale industrial aluminium production started in 1886. The metal aluminium is now the fastest-growing metal and the...
Downstream Weekly Recap: European Aluminium Association strongly oppose suspension of anti-dumping duties; Mounting aluminium prices narrowing fabricators profit
The global aluminium downstream market essentially remained muted this week except a few important updates. For instance, European Aluminium Association has strongly opposed the 9-month suspension of definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium flat-rolled products. European Aluminium is...
AMAG announces record breaking earnings in Q3 2021 with EBIDTA of 53 million
In the first nine months of 2021, the AMAG group set new revenue and earnings records. The key reasons for this were consistent production results, increased export quantities, and a competitive aluminium pricing. AMAG is a major Austrian premium provider of high-quality aluminium cast and flat...
ASI certifies Novelis sites in Germany against Provisional Performance Standard Certification for remelting, casting and rolling activities
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Novelis’ Voerde and Koblenz sites in Germany against Provisional Performance Standard Certification for remelting, casting, and rolling activities. Novelis Europe has expanded its Chain of Custody scope to include these sites, which means that all...
Slovenia’s alumina export during 2018-21 reveals a fluctuating movement
As a member nation of the European Union, Slovenia has a mixed economic system in which the country is considerably involved in centralized planning, but there is private sector freedom. Slovenia with an advanced high-income economy is considered a developed state and ranks very high in the Human...
Airbus initiates production of first aluminium panel skin for Skynet 6A
On 11 th October 2021, the European multinational aerospace corporation, Airbus initiated the production of the introductory aluminium panel skin for the Skynet 6A military communications satellite at its facility in Stevenage, on an occasion in the presence of the UK’s minister of defence...
Croatia’s aluminium household articles importation during 2018-21 signifies a volatile trend
The international financial institution World Bank has classified Croatia as a high-income economy and ranks very high on the Human Development Index. 25% of the country’s GDP is accounted for by the industrial sector. Economically the most developed European nation, Croatia imported 5915 tonnes of...
European aluminium strongly oppose suspension of long-overdue anti-dumping duties
The voice of the European aluminium value chain, European Aluminium Association hails the European Commission’s final confirmation of the definitive anti-dumping duties required to hinder the impact of Chinese dumping of flat-rolled products (FRPs) on the EU market. Correspondingly, European...
Transition to green is under threat unless govt. supports: Norsk Hydro Chief Executive
On 11th October 2021, Hilde Merete Aasheim, CEO of Norwegian aluminium and one of the largest aluminium companies worldwide, Norsk Hydro said: “The green transition is under threat unless governments can level the playing field between metal producers who are forced to pay offset costs for their...
The Netherland’s only primary aluminium maker halting production from October 11 due to electricity prices
Aldel, a Dutch aluminium maker based in Delfzijl, is halting its primary aluminium production because of the current rise in electricity prices, which usually account for 40 per cent of the total aluminium production cost. The news came after the Dutch firm’s chief executive officer Chris McNamee...
Netherlands export of aluminium scrap during 2018-21 marks multi-million dollar revenue transaction
The economic freedom score of the Netherlands is 76.8, driving its economy the 16th freest in the 2021 Index. The country has a mixed economic system that comprises a variety of private freedom, fused with centralized economic planning and government regulation. The advanced transportation...
Bosnia Herzegovina export of aluminium bar rods and profiles during 2018-21 illustrates a vacillating movement
The economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina has a transitional with limited market reforms. It is heavily dependent on the export of metals, energy, textiles, and furniture as well as on remittances and foreign aid. However, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) stated in June that...
