Polypropylene: Offers Delayed and Weak Tone Despite Slight Increases
A European industry player told Commodity Evolution that spot prices for polypropylene (PP) in Europe have seen a slight increase, mainly driven by limited product availability and delayed offers from foreign suppliers. The latter, in fact, have chosen to delay...
Ferrous Scrap Sees Ups and Downs in June Amid Volatile Prices and Weak Demand
The month of June has shown a fluctuating trend for ferrous scrap, with an initial recovery followed by a sudden price reversal in the last week. In the first ten days, in fact, there was a partial recovery, with increases of up to €10/t, but the trend then reversed...
Alumina Prices Rise in Australia and China as Supply Pressures Intensify
Spot prices for Australian-sourced alumina rose modestly during the week ending Thursday, July 3, driven by a slight increase in spot market activity and smoother international logistics dynamics. According to Commodity Evolution, the daily price index for alumina fob...
Japan-bound Aluminum Premium Declines in Quarter
The quarterly premium for P1020A aluminum deliveries to major Japanese ports (MJP) for Q3 2025 was set at $108 per tonne above the London Metal Exchange (LME) spot price. This is a sharp reduction from the previous quarter, confirming a bearish market environment for...
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