US aluminium manufacturers launch alliance to address tariff concerns
US aluminium fabricators, extruders and finished-product manufacturers have launched the American Aluminum Alliance. This is a new trade association representing companies at the downstream end of the country’s aluminium value chain. The alliance brings together manufacturers that use aluminium to...
US primary aluminium production edges up 0.6% Y-o-Y in Q1 2026
US primary aluminium production reached 167,000 tonnes in Q1 2026, slightly above a year earlier but 1.2 per cent below the previous quarter. US primary aluminium production remained broadly stable at the start of 2026, with output edging higher from a year earlier even as it slipped slightly from...
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Oman’s exports of aluminium plates, sheets and bars from the US in 1Q2022 surged by 19.6%
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, also known as aluminium flat-rolled products, is widespread. They are used in the food and beverage sector for packaging as well as in cookware and appliances. The building and housing industries can employ sheets of this metal for siding, roofing,...
Virginia federal jury dismisses Belvac Production Machinery from aluminium can patent trial
Belvac Production Machinery, a global pioneer in the design and manufacture of aluminium can equipment, was declared clear by a jury in Virginia. The jury found that competitor Crown Packaging's patents on a machine that makes aluminium beverage cans were not violated by container manufacturer...
Mexico’s imports of aluminium flat-rolled products from the US downgrade by 51.52% in 1Q2022
The aluminium flat-rolled products are produced by rolling thick aluminium between rolls that reduce the thickness, and lengthen it through hot and cold rolling processes. However, aluminium flat-rolled products can be found in several applications, including household utensils, packages, closures,...
WTO withholds decree on US’ aluminium and steel tariff dispute with six nations
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has impeded its dispute panel’s decree on the United States tariff with six nations including Russia, India and China against higher duties on some aluminium and steel products to the second half of 2022 adducing “complexity of the issue”. A Geneva-based official...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from Bahrain in 1Q2022 show Q-o-Q growth of 20.39%
According to the latest USGS statistics, the United States imported 30,700 tonnes of aluminium crude metals and alloys in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q2021), which on a Y-o-Y calculation surged by 54,900 tonnes or 178.82 per cent to halt at 85,600 tonnes in 1Q2022. The amount of aluminium crude...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Century Aluminum shutdown to put Hawesville at revenue loss; United States to impose 35% tariff on aluminium imports from Russia
The global primary aluminium industry experienced some significant developments this week. Like, to begin with, it can be seen that the geopolitical crisis has put the metal industry under various obstacles, and its impact is still ongoing. The shutting down of Century Aluminum in Hawesville due to...
US alumina imports flaunt an 8% Q-o-Q hike for 1Q2022 despite a fall from its highest exporter Brazil
In the first quarter of 2022, the United States imported 445,000 tonnes of alumina, recording a quarter-on-quarter hike of 8.27 per cent or 34,000 tonne from 411,000 tonnes. On a year-on-year basis, the imports during the said quarter grew by 6.97 per cent from 416,000 tonnes, showed the US Census...
UAE’s exports of aluminium crude metals and alloys to US in 1Q2022 surge by 19.92%
During the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), the United States imported 93,300 tonnes of aluminium crude metals and alloys from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which heightened by 15,500 tonnes or 19.92 per cent Y-o-Y, from 77,800 tonnes in 1Q2021. As per the USGS statistics, on a Q-o-Q calculation,...
Delta passengers receive credit cards made out of aluminium recycled from retired Boeing 747s
Delta Air Lines has introduced the first contactless credit cards made of recycled aircraft aluminium for its passengers in the USA. The Boeing 747 cards have a composition of 25 per cent aeroplane metal and layers of polymers as a protection to the aluminium, along with saving the gateway antenna...
United States to impose 35% tariff on aluminium imports from Russia
The United States has elevated its tariffs on aluminium imports from Russia to 35% from 10.5%-11.0%, taking effect in 30 days. Aluminium product details subject to these new tariffs have not yet been announced. However, it would not influence the MW premium, but it would have a bullish impact on...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Canada nosedive by 20.66% to 62,200 tonnes
The United States exported 62,200 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Canada in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), which declined by 16,200 tonnes or 20.66 per cent Y-o-Y from 78,400 tonnes in 1Q2021. On a Q-o-Q calculation, a dropdown of 6,200 tonnes or 9.06 per cent was recorded in...
US imports of crude & dried bauxite initiate the year 2022 with a fall of 6% in Q1
According to the data published by the US Census Bureau, the United States crude and dried bauxite imports amounted to 736,000 tonnes during the first quarter of 2022, which registered a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 48,000 tonnes or 6.12 per cent from 784,000 tonnes. However, on a year-on-year...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from Argentina in 1Q2022 surge by 162.06%
According to the latest data reported by the US Geological Survey, the United States’ aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from Argentina in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022) closed at 45,600 tonnes. However, on a Y-o-Y calculation, a surge of 282,200 tonnes or 162.06 per cent was recorded in...
Century Aluminium to idle its Hawesville smelter temporarily due to high energy costs; staff to be laid-off momentarily
The largest producer of primary aluminium producer in the United States of America, Century Aluminum has made public that it will idle its aluminium smelter in Hawesville, Kentucky, temporarily due to the propelling high energy prices which are causing a direct impact on the business. On 27 th June...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from Canada in 1Q2022 plummet by 3.88%
As per USGS data, the United States imported 545,000 tonnes of aluminium crude metals and alloys from Canada in 1Q2022, which recorded a Y-o-Y downfall of 22,000 tonnes or 3.88 per cent from 567,000 tonnes in 1Q2021. In 4Q2022, the amount of aluminium crude metals and alloys imported from Canada...
US aluminium scrap exports to South Korea in 1Q2022 nosedive by 84.46% to 10,100 tonnes
The United States exported 10,100 tonnes of aluminium scrap to South Korea in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), which on a Y-o-Y calculation nosedived by 54,900 tonnes or 84.46 per cent from 65,000 tonnes in 1Q2021. On a Q-o-Q comparison, a major decline of 81,400 tonnes or 88.96 per cent was...
US aluminium scrap exports to Mexico in 1Q2022 plunge by 53.65% to 20,900 tonnes
In 1Q2022, the United States exported 20,900 tonnes of aluminium scrap to Mexico, which reflected a downfall of 24,200 tonnes or 53.65 per cent Y-o-Y from 45,100 tonnes in 1Q2022. In 4Q2022, the amount of aluminium scrap exported by the United States to Mexico closed at 40,000 tonnes, which on a...
Aluminium scrap imports from Canada by the US in 1Q2022 dwindle by 9.58% to 151,000 tonnes
According to the USGS data, the United States imported 151,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap from Canada in 1Q2022, which registered a drop of 16,000 tonnes or 9.58 per cent Y-o-Y from 167,000 tonnes in 1Q2021. In 4Q2021, the total amount of aluminium scrap imported from Canada by the United States...
