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Ukraine and the aluminum market: a 2024 analysis between growing imports and geopolitical challenges
In 2024, Ukraine's aluminum sector experienced significant growth, reflecting the country's resilience despite the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict. Customs data published by the State Customs Service (SCS) provide a clear picture of market developments,...
EUROMETAL and the Review of Protective Measures for Imported Steel Products: The Demands of Industry Operators
EUROMETAL, the association representing steel, pipe, and metal distributors in Europe, recently made its comments and demands regarding the ongoing review of protection measures for imported steel products, which will end on March 31, 2025. The protection measures in...
European Hot Rolled Coils Market: Static Prices and Persistent Uncertainties
Domestic prices for hot-rolled coils (HRC) in Europe showed relative stability on Friday, January 10, with buyers continuing to hold back from making purchases due to uncertainty about the future direction of prices, the economy, and political instability both in...
Global demand for aluminum: a joint look at North America and China
The aluminum industry showed significant growth in 2024 in both North America and China, two of the largest global markets for the light metal. Data reported by the Aluminum Association and Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) highlight trends in demand, production and...