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The Aluminum Market in China: Between Import Growth and Global Challenges
The Chinese aluminum market experienced significant developments in 2024, showing complex dynamics of demand, imports and international trade flows. In November, China imported 280,000 tons of aluminum, including unprocessed alloys and derivative products, marking a...
European Union: New investigation into protective measures for steel products
The European Union (EU) recently launched an in-depth investigation into the operation of protective measures for imported steel products, which were initially introduced in 2018. This initiative stemmed from the need to review and update these measures in response to...
Global aluminum wire market growth: trends, drivers and future developments
Global consumption of aluminum wire has been growing steadily in recent years, driven by the unique properties of this material and its application in key industries such as electrical and electronics. Because of its lightness, conductivity and flexibility, aluminum...
Red Sea crisis: Impacts on operations, rates, and seasonal demand in 2024
The Red Sea crisis, which erupted in late 2023, profoundly affected the global shipping industry throughout 2024, impacting transit times, container rates, and seasonal demand dynamics. The need to reroute routes through the Cape of Good Hope resulted in additional...