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China’s Metal Imports Between Recovery And Market Transformation
March 2026 confirms China’s central role in the global commodities market. Base metals imports show a complex dynamic, with strong month-on-month increases but also divergences on a yearly basis, reflecting the deep changes underway in the country’s industrial demand....
Aluminium Premiums In The United States Reach Historic Highs
The US primary aluminium market continues to move at unprecedented levels. In the US Midwest, the P1020A premium has reached a new all-time high, confirming an upward trend that still appears far from exhausted. Latest assessments indicate a range between 113 and 115...
Base Metals Rebound In Shanghai With Lead As The Exception
The trading session of April 22 opened with a positive signal for most base metals listed on the Shanghai Futures Exchange. Copper, aluminium, zinc, nickel and tin posted gains, confirming a generally constructive sentiment in the Asian market. The only exception was...
Turkish Steelmakers Return To The Scrap Market
The Turkish scrap market is gaining momentum again, marking a shift after weeks of relative caution. Turkish steelmakers have recently secured several deep-sea cargoes, signaling renewed interest in raw materials and a potential recovery in production activity. The...