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Middle East tensions push Japan’s aluminium prices higher as Gulf imports fall 13%
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Japan’s aluminium market is facing growing uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East begin disrupting one of the country’s most critical supply routes for the metal. For years, Japan has relied heavily on Gulf producers such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, with the region ...
With around 30% of aluminium imports linked to the Gulf, Japan carmakers face rising cost squeeze
End User
Japan’s automobile industry is facing growing concerns as disruptions in Middle Eastern aluminium supplies continue to push prices higher, increasing procurement costs and raising fears of specialised alloy shortages through 2027. The country is considered one of the most exposed to the disruption ...

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The global aluminium downstream sector is witnessing a sharp realignment as Middle East supply disruptions, uneven corporate earnings, expansion investments and changing trade flows reshape market dynamics. While producers navigate rising aluminium prices, shipment costs and operational setbacks, ...
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Japan’s primary aluminium imports rise 6.6% in March 2026 as auto demand recovers
End User
19 May 2026
Japan’s primary aluminium imports increased by 6.6 per cent year-on-year and 16 per cent month-on-month to 89,497 tonnes in March 2026, supported by improving automotive demand and higher domestic production of aluminium products. Data from Japan’s Finance Ministry showed stronger activity in fla ...
Daiki Aluminium posts a 50% rise in FY26 profit against only 10% growth in sales
Recycled AL
16 May 2026
Daiki Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd. reported higher revenue and profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by improved operating performance. The company’s consolidated net sales rose 10.4 per cent year-on-year to JPY 331.1 billion (USD 2.08 billion), while its operating profit ...
Sumitomo Chemical unveils new high-purity alumina range for advanced semiconductor applications
Alumina
14 May 2026
The Sumitomo Chemical Company, a Japanese chemical industry giant, has recently developed and launched a new range of high-purity alumina products, titled ELA series, that are intended for use in the ever-evolving semiconductor industry. The new range of products is specifically intended for use i ...
MBK Partners to acquire Japan’s aluminium can maker Altemira in $760M deal
End User
12 May 2026
Asian private equity firm MBK Partners is set to acquire Japanese aluminium can producer, Altemira Holdings Co. in a deal valued at around YEN 117.5 billion (USD 760 million), according to industry sources. The acquisition involves MBK Partners acquiring 100 per cent of Altemira from US-based inv ...
Japan and Australia boost critical minerals cooperation to counter supply risks
SupplementAL
05 May 2026
Japan and Australia have agreed to deepen cooperation on energy security, defence and critical minerals amid growing global supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House during he ...
Japan Aluminium Association assesses US tariffs' impact on domestic market
Primary AL
29 Mar 2026
The Japan Aluminium Association is looking into the possible impact of recent United States tariffs on Japan’s aluminium market. On March 12, 2026, the United States, under President Donald Trump, imposed a 25 per cent tariff on aluminium products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. F ...
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