Blog - Non-Ferrous Metals

Secondary Aluminum Price in U.S. Reaches its Maximum at $4.2K per Ton

Nov 1, 2022

In August 2022, the secondary aluminum price per ton stood at $4.2K (FOB, US), growing by 26% against the previous month.

U.S. Lithium Carbonate Price Drops Slightly to $10,401 After Reaching its Maximum in June

Sep 30, 2022

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In July 2022, the lithium carbonate price per ton amounted to $10,401, declining by -6.2% against the previous month.

China Is Unlikely to Tap into Afghanistan’s Resources to Strengthen Its Position in the Global Lithium Market

Aug 30, 2021

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Although China is the second-largest importer of lithium carbonate in the world, it dominates globally in exports for lithium oxide and lithium hydroxide.With moderate lithium deposits, the country will need to find ways to expand its resource reserves to support the rapid development of its electric car and electronics industries. It is widely viewed that China will construct lithium mining facilities in Afghanistan, but this is very unlikely in the near future due to the difficult military and political situation there.

American Imports of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strips Drop to $2.5B

Aug 20, 2021

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In 2020, American imports of aluminium plates, sheets and strips slumped to 836K tons, reducing by -35.6% y-o-y. In value terms, they shrank from $4.2B to $2.5B over the last year. Canada, China and Saudi Arabia remain the largest suppliers of aluminium plates, sheets and strips to the U.S. In 2020, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Canada managed to boost shipments to the American market, while other exporting countries experienced significant drops in supplies. The average import price for aluminium plates, sheets and strips in the U.S. decreased by -6% y-o-y to near $3,000 per ton.

Lithium Market Recovers on the Wave of Expanding Electric Vehicle Industry

May 14, 2021

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The pandemic hit battery manufacturing, which is the main lithium-consuming industry hard. Lithium supplies on the global market exceeded demand, resulting in a fall in lithium prices. In the second half of 2020, lithium demand started to recover, buoyed by strong battery sales. Strategic partnerships shaped during the Covid crisis enabled lithium manufacturers to secure stable product supply chains.

The European Aluminium Tube Market Flattened at $1.4B After Two Years of Consistent Growth

Sep 30, 2020

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In 2019, after two years of growth, there was decline in the EU aluminium tube market, when its value decreased by...

U.S. Secondary Aluminum Market Reached $5.6B

Sep 4, 2019

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The revenue of the secondary aluminum market in the U.S. amounted to $5.6B in 2018, remaining relatively unchanged...

Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Market in the USA - Key Insights

Jul 1, 2019

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The revenue of the market of aluminum sheets, plates, and foil in the U.S. amounted to $10.2B in 2018, growing by 12% agai...

Which Country Imports the Most Aluminium Wire in the World?

Jul 26, 2018

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In value terms, aluminium wire imports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, aluminium wire imports continue to indicate a slight descent. Global aluminium wire import peaked of $X in 2011; however, from X>

Which Country Imports the Most Aluminum Tube and Pipe Fittings in the World?

Jul 26, 2018

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In value terms, aluminum tube and pipe fittings imports totaled $X in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2016; however, the trend...

Which Country Exports the Most Aluminium Wire in the World?

Jul 26, 2018

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In value terms, aluminium wire exports amounted to $X in 2016. In general, aluminium wire exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global aluminiu...

Which Country Exports the Most Aluminum Tube and Pipe Fittings in the World?

Jul 26, 2018

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In value terms, aluminum tube and pipe fittings exports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2016: the total exports value increased at an average annual r...