14° Smart FARO Focus | Special aluminum market

This year, aluminum has reached price levels comparable to 2018 highs.

Material shortages driven by the massive recovery in Chinese demand and continued increases in transportation costs have caused significant premium growth on both Primary Loaves and Billets.

This situation has generated tension between supply and demand. Price increases have favored the margins of raw material producers, while end users struggle to maintain margins also accomplice to a strong tension in the scrap market.

During the 14th SMART FARO FOCUS we will shed light on the current market situation and future expectations 2021 by addressing the topic from the perspective of consumers, producers and transporters of primary and secondary aluminum and providing appropriate COVERAGE solutions on LONDON METAL EXCHANGE.