European aluminum market seeks floor as Middle East war premium fades

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The European aluminum market faces uncertainty due to fading Middle East war premiums, impacting long-term supply dynamics as the conflict has historically influenced 9% of global aluminum supply and 20% of Europe’s imports. Market participants are assessing the war's enduring effects on pricing and supply stability.

The In-warehouse Rotterdam P1020 aluminum market faces an uncertain second half of the year, as participants consider the long-term impact of the Middle East war. The conflict sent shockwaves through the aluminum market, with the region historically accounting for 9% of global aluminum supply and around 20% of Europe’s import mix. The effective closure of ...