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ALUMINIUM 2026: Hydro invests to strengthen resilience across the aluminium value chain
Since ALUMINIUM 2024, Hydro has entered several long-term renewable power agreements, invested in new production and recycling capacity in Europe, entered new partnerships with brands like Mercedes-Benz and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty as well as customer agreements covering close to 360,000 tonnes of low-carbon aluminium for Europe’s electricity infrastructure. The aluminium products from Hydro are critical to energy infrastructure, mobility, and building and construction as they contribute to future proofing customers. Value chain transparency, documentation, low-carbon and recycled content, and the way Hydro works with customers to deliver circular solutions demonstrates how aluminium is part of the solution. The commitments come as aluminium is increasingly recognised as a critical raw...
Guwahati police recover 100 kg aluminium wire, investigate theft network
Guwahati’s Basistha Police have recovered around 100 kilogrammes of aluminium wire during an investigation into alleged theft-related activities in different parts of the city. Two individuals in connection with the probe have been detained. According to police, the two were allegedly involved in the incidents reported from different parts of Guwahati. During the operation, officers recovered a substantial quantity of aluminium wire that was connected with the reported thefts. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " The individuals have been identified as Abdur Rahim, who was taken into custody from Behebar, and Anshuman Basumatary, who was apprehended from Amtola. The...
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A report that reveals where the aluminium casting industry is heading and how businesses can act.
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LEARN MOREGermany’s automotive industry drives 32.8% of aluminium consumption as EV production rises 23%, led by Volkswagen, BMW & Mercedes-Benz
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Vedanta Aluminium gears up for India’s rising specialised power-grid metal demand
Vedanta Aluminium is equipping its specialised aluminium portfolio to meet rising demand from India’s power transmission sector as the country expands its grid to accommodate growing renewable energy capacity . Vedanta expects the transmission buildout to require application-specific aluminium grades with varying combinations of strength, conductivity and corrosion resistance, depending on terrain and operating conditions. According to ICRA’s June 2026 assessment cited by Vedanta Aluminium, India could see INR 5–6 trillion (USD 52–63 billion) in transmission investments between FY2027 and FY2032 . This is part of the National Electricity Plan (2023–2032), which foresees over INR 9.15 trillion (USD 96.53 billion) in transmission expenditure . The planned investment could take India’s...
US imported 11.5x more primary aluminium from Canada than it exported in semi-fabricated form in H1 2026 - know why
At the US-Canada border, aluminium is constantly on the move, but the direction of trade is far from balanced. In the first six months of 2026, the US imported 907,581.44 tonnes of primary aluminium from Canada, while exporting only 78,886.12 tonnes of semi-fabricated aluminium products such as sheets, plates, foils, extruded profiles, tubes and wire to Canada. US therefore imported about 11.5 times more primary aluminium from Canada than it exported in semi-fabricated form. That raises a question for the aluminium industry. If such large volumes of Canadian primary metal are entering the US, and the country has a sizeable downstream processing base, why is so little semi-finished aluminium travelling back to Canada? The answer lies in the different roles the two countries have developed...
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,...
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...
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