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Performance of the Polypropylene Market in Europe: Price Decline and Sectoral Uncertainties
The spot market for polypropylene (PP) has experienced price declines due to limited trading activity and weak demand in downstream sectors. Both homopolymer and copolymer varieties experienced a decline in spot prices. Some sellers, facing resistance from buyers,...
First Quarterly Contract for Aluminum Premium: 20% Increase Compared to Previous Quarter
The first quarterly contract for the aluminum premium for shipment volumes of 1,000 tons or more per month in the April-June period was reported at $182 per ton, above the London Metal Exchange (LME) cash settlement average for the month of shipment, CIF main Japanese...
China’s Refined Copper Exports Record a Surge in Early 2025
China's refined copper exports recorded a significant surge in January and February 2025, thanks to the opening of an arbitrage window that boosted international trade. According to Chinese customs data, total exports in the first two months of the year reached 49,465...
Growth of Aluminum Wire and Cable Exports from China in the First Two Months of 2025
According to customs data, in January and February 2025, China exported a total of 38,900 tons of aluminum wire and cable, registering a 3.6 percent increase over the same period last year. This result represents a solid start, despite the period traditionally being...