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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. According to the data recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), as of Q1 2026, the volume of US imports of semi-fabricated aluminium products amounted to 423,000 tonnes . This marked a drastic year-on-year surge of 30.56 per cent , as the figures jumped from 324,000 tonnes imported in Q1 2025. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report “The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035” The month-on-month growth chart Comparing...
China's July aluminium wire and cable exports surge 482% y/y on prior orders, but m-o-m dip flags fading momentum
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), China's aluminium wire and cable exports reached 102,800 tonnes in July 2026, representing a year-on-year surge of 481.8 per cent but a month-on-month decline of 8.5 per cent . From January to July 2026, cumulative exports of aluminium wire and cable totalled 386,300 tonnes, up 152.78 per cent year-on-year. Among these, exports of other non-insulated aluminium stranded wire, cables, braids, and similar products (HS code 76149000) totalled 84,600 tonnes, while exports of non-insulated steel-core aluminium stranded wire, cables, braids, and similar products (HS code 76141000) reached 18,200 tonnes. In July, the price spread between domestic and overseas markets narrowed,...
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Türkiye's aluminium imports fall 10.4% YTD 2026 as import value rises 11.5%: Which downstream products lead imports?
Türkiye's aluminium import trends during January-May 2026 present a mixed picture, with lower import volumes but higher import values. Comparing the latest data with the previous two years provides insights into how the country's import mix has evolved and whether its downstream aluminium trade has maintained its share of total imports. Türkiye's cumulative aluminium imports (January-May) YTD 2026: 799,558.22 tonnes, valued at USD 2.9 billion (down 10.4 per cent in volume from YTD 2025, while import value rose 11.5 per cent) YTD 2025: 892,320.27 tonnes, valued at USD 2.6 billion (up 22.9 per cent in volume from YTD 2024, while import value increased 36.8 per cent) YTD 2024: 726,126.13 tonnes, valued at USD 1.9 billion Of the total aluminium imported by Türkiye during the January-May...
Driving forces powering aluminium wire rod demand: Which region will lead the growth to 2030?
The demand for aluminium wire rod, in the next decade, will not be defined by how much the market grows but rather by where that growth happens and what drives it. The demand will no longer be defined by conventional power infrastructure; it will move beyond due to the rapid expansion of renewable energy, electrification of transport, urban development and the modernisation of electricity grids. With more investments in cleaner, smarter and more resilient infrastructure by governments and industries, aluminium wire rod is emerging as critical to supporting the world’s energy transition, resulting in heightened demand. According to AL Circle's report, " ALuminium Wires & Cables - Insights & Forecast to 2030 ", from 8 million tonnes in 2023, the global aluminium wire rod usage is expected...
Germany’s Q1’26 aluminium exports dip 26% as bars, rods, profiles post steeper fall
Germany’s aluminium exports to the global market in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 have taken a significant dip compared with the previous years. The cumulative exports in Q1 totalled around 469,178.09 tonnes, valued at USD 2.6 billion. Out of this, aluminium bars, rods and profiles contributed 52,071.88 tonnes or 11.1 per cent, valued at USD 423.34 million. Trade trends: bars, rods and profiles According to the data fetched from the International Trade Administration, the difference in export volume from Germany to the world becomes evident as we draw up a year-on-year comparison chart: Q1 2026 – 52,071.88 tonnes, down 31.11 per cent Y-o-Y from Q1 2025 Q1 2025 – 75,591.18 tonnes, down 2.31 per cent Y-o-Y from Q1 2024 Q1 2024 – 77,380.15 tonnes Looking at the annual export figures,...
Hydro selects Skanska to build new aluminium wire rod production plant worth $111M in Norway
Skanska has been awarded a contract worth around NOK 1.1 billion (USD 111 million) by Hydro to build a new aluminium wire rod production plant at Hydro's existing Karmøy site in Norway. The new facility will have an annual production capacity of 110,000 tonnes of aluminium wire rod and is scheduled for completion in March 2028. The project includes the construction of a new production building housing furnaces and a wire rod production line, along with maintenance facilities, storage areas and office space. The scope of work also covers civil construction, installation of technical systems and integration of the new plant with Hydro's existing infrastructure. Construction has already started, and Skanska said the contract will be included in its Nordic order bookings for the third quarter...
Hydro, Nexans sign 85kt low-carbon aluminium deal to back Europe’s power grid
Aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro has signed a five-year supply agreement with Nexans, a global cable and optical fibre company, to deliver around 85,000 tonnes of low-carbon aluminium wire rod spanning from 2026 to 2030. The partnership reinforces Europe's efforts to transform and modernise its electricity grid and expand renewable energy infrastructure. The aluminium would be produced in Norway using renewable energy and supplied through Hydro's low-carbon aluminium brand, Hydro REDUXA, which has a verified carbon footprint of less than 4.0 kg CO₂ per kg of aluminium, i.e., under one-third of the global industry average. Delve deeper into the recycled aluminium and secondary aluminium market with our World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 The...
From seized Chinese aluminium to giga-casting and new downstream plants, global value chain shifts gear
The global aluminium industry saw activity across trade enforcement, downstream expansion, automotive technology, corporate restructuring and end-user markets, with developments stretching from the United States and Europe to China, Ghana, India and Southeast Asia. While a major US customs case involving Chinese aluminium moved towards its final chapter, fresh investments and supply agreements pointed to continued expansion in value-added products. At the same time, cost pressure and new casting technologies were reshaping the automotive supply chain, while aluminium gained ground in applications ranging from electric vehicles and wiring to beverage cans, bicycles, smartphones and premium construction systems. Trade flows shift as the US closes a decade-long case and China’s exports...
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