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September 2014 | Aluminium Weekly Market Tracker


Shipments soaring, but pricing conditions are challenging: Asian and Middle Eastern Market Analysis - Flat Rolled Products


Over the year to July China imported 203kt of FRPs (excluding foil), these numbers will include initial shipments of coil to Novelis’ auto finishing line, but will also include imports of auto sheet.

The Asian flat rolled product markets are something of a mixed bag at present. The ever present threat and reality in many cases, of Chinese FRP exports is keeping the pressure on conversion margins in the region. While producers in both the USA and Europe are managing to raise their margins despite the $300-400/tonne increase in the metal cost element of their products over the course of this year, non-Chinese rollers in the Asian region are struggling to follow suit. Nevertheless, while the pricing environment...

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