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Aluminium extrusion market 2025-2035: Size, segmentation, cost drivers and outlook
13 AUG 20266MINS

Aluminium extrusion market 2025-2035: Size, segmentation, cost drivers and outlook

The global aluminium extrusion market is entering a sustained growth phase, driven by construction, transportation, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. This overview covers market structure, segmentation, cost drivers and the strategic trends expected to shape the industry through 2035. For the full dataset covering capacity, production, consumption and country-level trade flows by alloy, temper, finish and end-use, readers can access AL Circle’s report, “ The World of Aluminium Extrusions – Industry Forecast to 2032 ” or speak to our research desk . The market at a glance Building and construction remains the largest end-use sector, accounting for around 55 per cent to 56 per cent of global extrusion consumption, with applications ranging from fenestration and curtain walls to...

11 AUG 20265MINS

MCX aluminium price outlook: Supply risks could push futures towards ₹356/kg

MCX aluminium prices are entering the second half of August with supply-side risks once again becoming a key market driver. ICICI Direct expects the August aluminium futures contract to find support near INR 344 per kg and move towards INR 356 per kg. Aluminium has been through a sharp correction-and-recovery cycle in 2026. After touching around INR 393 per kg (USD 4.12 per kg) on MCX in early June, prices fell towards INR 330 (USD 3.46) per kg before recovering. MCX aluminium finds support as global supply remains vulnerable Global primary aluminium production reached 5.98 million tonnes in June 2026, according to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), with China accounting for an estimated 3.712 million tonnes. China therefore remained by far the world's largest source of primary...


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Aluminium casting market growth: Demand, end-use sectors & regional outlook to 2032
Downstream10 AUG 2026

Aluminium casting market growth: Demand, end-use sectors & regional outlook to 2032

As industries worldwide accelerate lightweighting, electrification, automation and infrastructure investment, aluminium casting is entering a new phase of growth. Demand is rising across applications where weight, durability, thermal performance and design flexibility matter, from EV battery enclosures and structural components to industrial machinery and electrical equipment. Owing to this, AL Circle’s latest report, “ Global Aluminium Casting Market 2026-2032 ” highlights that the global aluminium casting consumption is forecast to grow at a CAGR of nearly 3.4 per cent between 2025 and 2032. While automotive and transportation will remain the primary demand engine, expanding applications across industrial machinery, electrical and electronics, and construction are expected to broaden...

Metro Mining achieves record 1.8m WMT Q2 bauxite shipments despite cyclone disruption
Bauxite30 JUL 2026

Metro Mining achieves record 1.8m WMT Q2 bauxite shipments despite cyclone disruption

Metro Mining has reported record quarterly bauxite shipments for the three months ended June 30, 2026, despite operational disruptions caused by Tropical Cyclone Narelle and the temporary dry-docking of its Offshore Floating Terminal (OFT) Ikamba. The company shipped 1.8 million wet metric tonnes (WMT) of bauxite during the quarter, up 7 per cent from the corresponding period of 2025, while maintaining its full-year shipment guidance of 6.6-7.1 million WMT. Chief Executive Officer Simon Wensley said, “In June, we demonstrated proof of concept of our new integrated planning and operating system and aligned management structure, thanks to focused efforts from Metro and contractor teams.” He added, “Achievement of record Q2 output was pleasing given the post-cyclone recovery and the absence...

Jamaica projects 24% rise in bauxite and alumina export earnings despite weak Q1 output
Bauxite27 JUL 2026

Jamaica projects 24% rise in bauxite and alumina export earnings despite weak Q1 output

Jamaica’s bauxite and alumina export earnings are expected to improve in 2026, even though the first quarter was weak. The government expects production to rise as repairs continue after Hurricane Melissa, and the aluminium industry is watching closely because bauxite is the raw material used to make alumina for aluminium smelting. According to the Jamaican Government's annual Form 18-K filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), export earnings from bauxite and alumina are projected to rise 24 per cent to USD 760 million in 2026 from USD 612.3 million in 2025. Even if achieved, earnings would remain below the USD 803.4 million recorded in 2024. The recovery is coming after a tough 2025, when Jamaica’s bauxite and alumina earnings fell 23.8 per cent, or USD 191.1 million,...

Global aluminium extrusion market: Trends, forecasts and growth outlook to 2032
Downstream24 JUL 2026

Global aluminium extrusion market: Trends, forecasts and growth outlook to 2032

With the rising growth story of the global aluminium extrusion market, there is an equally important fact that remains constant: The growing demand for aluminium billets. The demand for aluminium extrusion mainly comes from construction, electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial manufacturing; the billet producers are also expanding capacity, investing in recycled metal and developing specialised alloys to meet evolving market needs. The demand for global aluminium extrusion is expected to grow to 43.58 million tonnes by 2032 and is also expected to grow steadily. The global extrusion market at a glance The global aluminium extrusion market is worth about USD 110 billion in 2025. It is on track to cross roughly USD 118 billion in 2026 and reach somewhere between USD 150 billion...

Final Call: Pre-book the Market Intelligence Every Aluminium Casting Business Needs
Downstream16 JUL 2026

Final Call: Pre-book the Market Intelligence Every Aluminium Casting Business Needs

In the aluminium casting industry, every decision, be it a new investment, adopting new technology or upgrading the cast house, always carries a cost. The most cost pinch is faced when a decision is made without having reliable access to market intelligence. Various factors are reshaping the aluminium cast house, such as electric vehicles (EVs), reshaping the component design and mega-casting is rewriting manufacturing economics. Moreover, for the casting industry, the recycled aluminium is becoming a strategic advantage rather than just a sustainable initiative. In addition to this, factors like rising energy costs, raw material volatility and the evolving OEM expectations are also continuing to squeeze the margins. Therefore, navigating through such a market, relying on historical...

Vedanta Aluminium to rally 22%? Nuvama initiates ‘Buy’ with 29% EBITDA forecast
Primary AL14 JUL 2026

Vedanta Aluminium to rally 22%? Nuvama initiates ‘Buy’ with 29% EBITDA forecast

Vedanta Aluminium has been upgraded with a 'Buy' rating recommendation and a target price of INR 540 (USD 5.63) by the brokerage firm Nuvama Institutional Equities. It indicates an upside potential of nearly 22 per cent from current levels. The brokerage believes the newly demerged aluminium producer is entering a stronger growth phase, supported by capacity expansion, structural cost reductions, improved cash generation and favourable global aluminium market fundamentals. After the demerger of Vedanta Limited, Vedanta Aluminium is now a dedicated primary aluminium producer, ready to capitalise on rising demand and operational efficiencies. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability,...

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