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Aluminum Market Forecast and Industry Outlook Reports

HARBOR offers a clear and candid qualitative and quantitative description of the competitive landscape of the aluminum market. We provide our clients with valuable intelligence and data on the forces and players that move the aluminum industry, as well as detailed aluminum market outlook and industry price forecasts. Whether you are an aluminum end-user, producer, merchant, investor or regulator; our industry data, market insight, outlook and forecasts will provide you with a strategic edge on the aluminum market

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At HARBOR, we are a market intelligence firm that specializes in the aluminum industry and its supply chain. While other firms research numerous commodities, our entire focus is only on aluminum. Deep and across. We gather, develop and analyze aluminum industry data and market intelligence across the supply chain and world regions to provide our clients with the best understanding of the competitive landscape and outlook.

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Why is Aluminum Market Intelligence Important?

Access to accurate aluminum market research and trends is critical for those who work in industries that rely on the production and sourcing of aluminum products. Daily aluminum prices can shift, and if you don’t have access to up-to-date aluminum intelligence reports and market outlook, you can fall behind your competitors. With a market outlook and aluminum price subscription from HARBOR, you don't have wonder if prices will go up or down. Our daily market and intelligence reports, as well as longer-term forecasts, provide comprehensive insights on factors that affect aluminum trading prices so that you stay ahead of the competition.

HARBORʼs consulting team has on average over 25 years of experience in the aluminum industry. Each Senior Consultant has several decades of specialized aluminum industry experience in upstream, downstream, and/or trading of aluminum. We have industry and market specialists for bauxite and alumina, primary aluminum products, flat rolled products, extrusions, scrap and secondary markets, cans, automotive, construction, industrials and consumer durables. We advise government agencies and render expert testimony in legal disputes and arbitration cases on matters related to the aluminum industry and its various markets.

Aluminum Industry Outlook on the Global Market

The major sectors of the global aluminum market are broken down across several different industries. The three industries that dominate the majority of global aluminum demand include:

  • Packaging: The rise of processed food and beverages in developing countries is increasing rapidly. As a result, the need for aluminum packaging is growing. In this area, aluminum faces competition from plastic and glass.

  • Automotive: Aluminum is a major player in the automotive world, as manufacturers look to replace steel with aluminum whenever possible. Aluminum is much more lightweight and can dramatically increase fuel economy.

  • Construction: Which country uses the most aluminum? The major demand for aluminum comes from China, which ran a major aluminum trade surplus about eight years ago. China is responsible for about 60 percent of world demand for aluminum, mostly for construction.

Explore Our Market Outlook Reporting Options

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We offer a variety of daily, weekly and monthly aluminum outlook report. Explore our reporting options below to stay ahead of industry trends.


1. ALUMINUM INTELLIGENCE (MONTHLY)

Aluminum Intelligence Report (monthly)
A. Aluminum Intelligence (monthly)
REPORT DESCRIPTION
An executive analysis of the aluminum market landscape and insight into who and what is driving the market. We identify the most relevant trends to expect, while also providing detailed forecasts for price, demand, supply, production costs and market balance, per country, for up to 5 years.
LATEST ISSUE :
MOMENTUM STILL BEARISH
Demand Contraction to Persist in 2024
Aluminum Production Intelligence (monthly)
B. Aluminum Production Intelligence (monthly)
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Detailed analysis on global monthly primary aluminum production trends and figures—broken down by region, key countries, and key smelters. It provides updated intel on what market players are expanding, cutting, delaying or suffering disruption in production, why these moves are being made, and what to expect. Find valuable data on global aluminum output, capacity utilization and production costs.
LATEST ISSUE :
ROARING AND ECLIPSING.
Roaring ROW’s Primary Aluminum Production Growth to Eclipse China’s Cooling Momentum in 2024-2025

2. ALUMINUM PRICE OUTLOOK (MONTHLY)

Aluminum LME Price Outlook Report (monthly)
Aluminum LME Price Outlook Report (monthly)
REPORT DESCRIPTION
A special report that analyzes the outlook for London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminum prices. Identifies the most relevant price drivers, includes different views circulating in the market, and provides detailed monthly, quarterly and annual LME aluminum price forecasts, by the most accurate analysts, for up to 5 years under different scenarios.
LATEST ISSUE :
Bearish Trend Still Targeting $... per mton
LME prices remain in a bearish range-trading pattern. Aluminum prices are experiencing the worst start of a year in over three decades, falling by...

3. ALUMINUM WORLD PRODUCT PREMIUMS (DAILY)

Daily Aluminum Lme & World Product Premiums Intelligence (daily)
Sample-Daily Aluminum LME & World Product Premiums Intelligence
REPORT DESCRIPTION
An executive analysis of the most significant aluminum industry, market, price and premiums developments of the day, and their impact on the global outlooks for price and premiums. The aluminum market outlook report includes daily field intelligence and transactional premiums for P1020 ingot, billet, PFA (A356.2), wire rod, slab, high purity and o -grade metal, in different countries and regions of the world.
LATEST ISSUE :
Daily Aluminum Commentary
LME price falls 2.2% w/w; European billet premium supported by Red Sea turmoil
Forecasts and Latest on Premiums (weekly)
Forecasts and Latest on Premiums
REPORT DESCRIPTION
An executive summary of the most important global aluminum product premiums developments of the week. The report provides HARBORʼs relevant intelligence, premium assessment, and outlook on the P1020 (MW, Rotterdam, and MJP), billet, slab, foundry, purity, and off-grade market trends across the globe.
LATEST ISSUE :
What is the Latest on Aluminum Premiums?
ALERT! – US BILLET. OFFSHORE SUPPLIERS SUFFERING THE MOST: US billet offshore imports depressed at multi-year lows (From September 18). | ALERT! – ALERT! – US PFA. RISING UNCERTAINTY: Looming UAW strike seen as another bearish factor (From September 13). | ALERT! – EUROPEAN P1020. THE FALL CONTINUES: Rotterdam P1020 premiums fall further (From September 14). | ALERT! – EUROPE PFA. FALLS FURTHER: European PFA spot premiums reach $... per mton (From September 13).
Alerts & Special Analysis On Latest/Exclusive Aluminum Market And Product Premiums Intel (several per week)
Alerts-Special-Analysis-Aluminum-Market-Premiums
REPORT DESCRIPTION
On-time, expert intelligence analysis of any key development occurring across the aluminum value chain. These alerts will provide you with time-sensitive actionable intelligence on key industry and market trends, price movements and outlook, and premium activity across the globe. Alerts are segmented by region, type of material, industry sector and market segments, warning specific stakeholders in specific areas of the aluminum value chain. HARBOR's Aluminum App send users a timely signal when any alert has been released.
LATEST ISSUE :
ALERT! – EUROPE P1020.
FURTHER UP: Europe P1020 premiums rise to four-month highs on Red Sea disruptions.
European Billet Market Updates And Alerts (weekly)
European Billet Market Updates And Alerts
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Expert analysis on the European Billet market by relevant country. Offering intelligence, unparalleled insight and detailed visibility into billet premiums by country and by type of supplier, transactional activity, trade flows, key demand drivers and market trends. The report distills key market commentary and field intelligence to provide actionable intelligence to stakeholders in the different European billet markets. Spanish and Italian versions available.
LATEST ISSUE :
ALERT! – EUROPEAN BILLET. 
Q1 RED SEA SURGE CONTINUES: Low end of European spot and March premium rise to $... per mton.

4. NORTH AMERICA ALUMINUM ROLLED PRODUCTS (MONTHLY)

North America Aluminum Rolled Products Intel Report (monthly)
North America Aluminum Rolled Products Intel Report
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Expert analysis on the North American aluminum flat products market (common alloy sheet, can sheet, auto sheet & foil). Offering intelligence and insight into prices, imports, key demand drivers and market trends. The report distills market commentary and field intelligence on aluminum, scrap, and end markets (B&C, auto, packaging) to provide actionable intelligence to stakeholders in the aluminum flat products market field.
LATEST ISSUE :
Common Alloy Prices Set to Fall Further in 2024
Common alloy aluminum sheet/coil conversion prices will likely to continue to decline for the remainder of 2023 and through 2024 amid demand contraction, higher domestic production and still falling LME and P1020 premiums.

5. SCRAP & SECONDARY ALUMINUM (WEEKLY)

US & Mexico Aluminum Scrap Market Intel Report (weekly)
US & Mexico Aluminum Scrap Market Intel Report (weekly)
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Expert insight and market intelligence on Mexico and US scrap and secondary aluminum markets. This report offers exclusive market talk, real transactional activity and unparalleled market price intelligence.
LATEST ISSUE :
US & Mexico Weekly Scrap Report
US: STOCKING UP: UBC buyers tighten spreads going into winter. | ALTERNATIVES: US MLC catches more eyes in China. | A BIT WIDER: US alloy formula discounts widen for 2024. | MX: RESILIENT: 6063 scrap prices hold ground. | UP AGAIN: UBC buyers looking for more volume.
European Secondary and Scrap Aluminum Intelligence (weekly)
EUROPEAN-SECONDARY-AND-SCRAP-ALUMINUM-INTELLIGENCE
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Expert insight and market intelligence on Europe ś secondary and scrap aluminum markets by relevant country and their interaction with the major regional hubs like North America and Asia. This report offers exclusive market talk, real transactional activity and unparalleled market price intelligence.
LATEST ISSUE :
CHINA CHASINS AFTER EUROPEAN MILL SCRAP
European MLCs flowing to China

6. ALUMINA & BAUXITE INTELLIGENCE (MONTHLY)

Alumina & Bauxite Intelligence (monthly)
Alumina & Bauxite Intelligence (monthly)
REPORT DESCRIPTION
In-depth analysis of the bauxite and alumina industries. Intelligence on bauxite reserves, bauxite/alumina production, output costs, trade flows, demand, and prices—both globally and regionally.
LATEST ISSUE :
LOWER PRICES EXPECTED.
Bearish Alumina Price Signals Emerge from Fundamentals

7. COST CURVE INTELLIGENCE (QUARTERLY)

Aluminum Smelting Cost Curve (quarterly)
Aluminum Smelting Cost Curve (quarterly)
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Contains detailed cost analysis for each of the more than 250 smelters in the world. Also, cost calculations after casting, realized pricing, and actual profitability, considering the cast house mix for each smelter. HARBOR leverages its high-level contacts in the industry and agents in the field to produce this report.
LATEST ISSUE :
HARBOR's Aluminum Smelting Cost Curve Report (Data for Q4 2023)
Both, world smelting aluminum costs and alumina refining costs fell in Q4 2023 at double-digit y/y rates but leveled off on a q/q basis amid steadier energy prices. Conversely, the average costs for world bauxite mining ticked up in y/y terms.

NOTE: Q1 2024 report will be issued in the first half of April 2024. 
Alumina Refining Cost Curve (quarterly)
Alumina Refining Cost Curve (quarterly)
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Contains the most recent in-depth intelligence on industry production economics for each alumina refinery in the world. HARBOR leverages its high-level contacts in the industry, special relationships with refineries and agents in the field to produce this report.
LATEST ISSUE :
HARBOR's Alumina Refining Cost Curve Report (Data for Q4 2023)
NOTE: Q1 2024 report will be issued in the first half of April 2024. 
Bauxite Mining Cost Curve (quarterly)
Bauxite Mining Cost Curve (quarterly)
REPORT DESCRIPTION
Get the latest intelligence on industry production economics for each bauxite mine in the world. It allows you to efficiently sort data by mine, company, country and opex and capex cost category.
LATEST ISSUE :
HARBOR's Bauxite Mining Cost Curve Report (Data for Q4 2023)
NOTE: Q1 2024 report will be issued in the first half of April 2024.