For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Aluminium Dross Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Aluminium Dross Price Index rose in Q2 2026 due to robust demand and rising costs.
- Aluminium Dross production costs increased in Q2 2026, as Producer Price Index rose 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026.
- Demand for Aluminium Dross grew modestly in Q2 2026, supported by a 0.7% year-over-year rise in industrial production in June 2026.
- Strong consumer spending, with retail sales up 6.9% year-over-year in May 2026, bolstered Aluminium Dross demand.
- Automotive manufacturing held steady through May 2026, and U.S. construction spending increased in April 2026.
- Energy costs for Aluminium Dross processing rose, with Henry Hub natural gas price forecasts increasing in June 2026.
- Global aluminum exchange inventories slumped in May 2026, while U.S. exports of aluminum articles increased in April 2026.
- A low unemployment rate of 4.2% and consumer confidence at 91.2 in June 2026 supported overall market demand.
- Elevated inflation, with CPI rising 3.5% year-over-year in June 2026, increased operational costs.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in June 2026 in North America?
- Producer Price Index increased 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026, raising dross processing costs.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% year-over-year in June 2026, indicating increased demand for dross products.
- Henry Hub natural gas price forecasts were raised in June 2026, impacting dross production expenses.
Aluminium Dross Prices in APAC
- In China, Aluminium Dross Price Index rose in Q2 2026, influenced by rising industrial input costs.
- Aluminium Dross prices were assessed at USD 720/MT Singapore.
- Aluminium Dross production costs increased in Q2 2026 due to elevated input costs and soaring natural gas prices.
- Demand for Aluminium Dross was supported by an expanding Manufacturing Index in June 2026, indicating industrial growth.
- Industrial production in China grew 4.5% year-on-year in May 2026, boosting overall aluminium demand.
- Aluminium Dross demand was mixed, with high-tech manufacturing offsetting weak domestic vehicle sales in Q2 2026.
- China's vehicle exports surged in Q2 2026, particularly new energy vehicles, increasing aluminium demand.
- Weak retail sales, down 0.6% year-on-year in May 2026, and subdued consumer confidence impacted demand.
- A 5.0% unemployment rate in June 2026 indirectly influenced economic activity and consumer purchasing power.
- The Aluminium Dross Price Index reflected upward pressure in Q2 2026, driven by industrial demand and elevated energy costs.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in June 2026 in China?
- Industrial input costs rose, evidenced by a 4.1% PPI increase in June 2026.
- Manufacturing activity expanded in June 2026, driving raw material demand for aluminium dross.
- Natural gas prices in Asia soared in Q2 2026, increasing secondary aluminium production costs.
Aluminium Dross Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Aluminium Dross Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by persistent feedstock shortages.
- Aluminium Dross production costs increased during Q2 2026, influenced by elevated industrial electricity prices.
- Demand for Aluminium Dross faced headwinds in Q2 2026 as German industrial production was unchanged in May 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index indicated a contracting trend in Germany in June 2026, signaling reduced industrial activity.
- Domestic aluminum scrap inventories tightened significantly in Germany during Q1 2026, impacting Q2 2026 supply.
- Producer prices of industrial products increased by 2.2% in May 2026, and consumer prices rose by 2.3% in June 2026, raising overall costs.
- German aluminum scrap exports increased in Q1 2026, contributing to domestic feedstock shortages for Q2 2026.
- The Aluminium Dross demand outlook weakened in Q2 2026 due to plummeting new construction orders in April 2026.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Tight feedstock availability and elevated industrial electricity prices increased production costs in Q2 2026.
- Weakening demand from German construction and automotive sectors dampened market sentiment in Q2 2026.
- Producer prices increased by 2.2% in May 2026, while consumer confidence was negative in June 2026.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Aluminium Dross Prices in North America
- In United States, the Aluminium Dross Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by elevated production costs.
- During March 2026, consumer inflation reached 3.3 percent and producer prices rose 4.0 percent, elevating Aluminium Dross production costs.
- The manufacturing index expanded and industrial production grew 0.7 percent in March 2026, supporting steady Aluminium Dross supply generation.
- Retail sales increased 4.0 percent and unemployment stabilized at 4.3 percent in March 2026, sustaining downstream consumer goods demand.
- Consumer confidence reached a 91.8 index in March 2026, supporting the Aluminium Dross Demand Outlook for automotive applications.
- Overall housing starts surged during January 2026, while single-family residential construction weakened amid severe winter storms.
- Industrial electricity costs strengthened in February 2026, directly increasing the energy-intensive Aluminium Dross Production Cost Trend.
- The Aluminium Dross Price Forecast indicated an upward trajectory throughout Q1 2026 as recyclers passed higher costs to buyers.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in March 2026 in North America?
- Industrial electricity costs strengthened in February 2026, directly increasing energy-intensive smelting and recovery operational expenses.
- Producer prices rose 4.0 percent in March 2026, squeezing margins and forcing upward price adjustments.
- The manufacturing index expanded in March 2026, driving robust industrial activity and continuous material requirements.
Aluminium Dross Prices in APAC
- In China, the Aluminium Dross Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging primary aluminium production costs.
- The Aluminium Dross Production Cost Trend stabilized as the producer price index increased 0.5% in March 2026.
- Industrial production grew 5.7% in March 2026, supporting the Aluminium Dross Demand Outlook for heavy industry applications.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, boosting primary smelting activity and subsequent aluminium dross supply generation.
- Consumer inflation rose 1.0% while retail sales grew only 1.7% in March 2026, limiting downstream automotive consumption.
- Unemployment reached 5.4% in March 2026 and consumer confidence hit 91.6 in February 2026, suppressing construction demand.
- Secondary aluminium demand weakened in February 2026 due to subdued automotive sector purchasing and delayed construction procurement.
- The Aluminium Dross Price Forecast remained cautious as social inventories of aluminium ingots expanded in January 2026.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Primary aluminium production costs surged in January 2026, increasing the value of recoverable dross materials.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving strong industrial demand for metallurgical additive processing.
- Bauxite raw material supply strengthened in March 2026, ensuring consistent feedstock availability for domestic refineries.
Aluminium Dross Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Aluminium Dross Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by tightening regional supply dynamics.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% and producer prices fell 0.2% in March 2026, impacting Aluminium Dross processing margins.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving a higher Aluminium Dross Demand Outlook across industrial sectors.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0% in February 2026, limiting new Aluminium Dross residue generation volumes.
- Retail sales grew 0.7% and unemployment held at 4.2% in February 2026, supporting steady secondary Aluminium Dross demand.
- Consumer confidence dropped to -24.7 in March 2026, negatively impacting automotive end-uses and Aluminium Dross processing volumes.
- Overall energy and mineral oil prices surged in March 2026, elevating the Aluminium Dross Production Cost Trend.
- Aluminium stock levels tightened significantly during January-March 2026, which supported a firmer Aluminium Dross Price Forecast.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Major regional producers reduced primary aluminium output across Germany in February 2026, tightening dross availability.
- The automotive industry business climate strengthened in February 2026, increasing secondary aluminium recovery material needs.
- Mineral oil and overall energy prices spiked in March 2026, driving up thermal processing expenses.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Aluminium Dross Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Aluminium Dross Price Index rose in Q4 2025, driven by expanding industrial activity.
- Aluminium Dross production costs increased in Q4 2025 due to strengthening US industrial natural gas prices.
- Demand for Aluminium Dross was supported by a 2.0% year-over-year industrial production increase in December 2025.
- The Aluminium Dross Price Forecast indicates upward pressure from tight raw material availability in October 2025.
- Rising inflation, with CPI up 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, elevated dross operational costs.
- Nonresidential construction starts surged in October 2025, boosting dross demand in related industries.
- A 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 supported consumer spending, indirectly boosting dross demand.
- Producer input costs rose 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, impacting dross processing expenses.
- Robust consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, supported dross demand.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in December 2025 in North America?
- Industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, boosting Aluminium Dross demand.
- Rising inflation, with CPI up 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, elevated dross operational costs.
- Nonresidential construction starts surged in October 2025, increasing demand for dross in related sectors.
Aluminium Dross Prices in APAC
- In China, the Aluminium Dross Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by weak consumer demand and falling factory gate prices.
- Aluminium Dross production costs were mixed in Q4 2025, with bauxite feedstock costs increasing while alumina prices trended downward.
- Demand for Aluminium Dross was supported by expanding transportation and power electronics sectors throughout 2025.
- Industrial production grew by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, boosting Aluminium Dross generation and industrial consumption.
- China's manufacturing index expanded in December 2025, indicating increased industrial activity and potential for higher dross output.
- Weak consumer demand, evidenced by CPI at 0.8% and retail sales at 0.9% in December 2025, dampened overall Aluminium Dross demand.
- Aluminium billet inventory experienced a rapid buildup in Q4 2025, reflecting subdued downstream orders for aluminium products.
- Supply disruptions in Q4 2025, including environmental restrictions, led to curtailed primary aluminium production.
- The Aluminium Dross price forecast suggests continued pressure from subdued consumer confidence in Q4 2025.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Consumer Price Index at 0.8% in December 2025 indicated weak consumer demand for end products.
- Producer Price Index declined by 1.9% in December 2025, signaling weak industrial demand and oversupply.
- Aluminium billet inventory rapidly built up in Q4 2025, influenced by subdued downstream orders.
Aluminium Dross Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Aluminium Dross Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing and producer price deflation.
- Aluminium Dross production costs rose in Q4 2025, driven by increased electricity prices and manufacturing input costs in December 2025.
- Demand for Aluminium Dross faced headwinds as the Manufacturing Index showed a contracting trend in December 2025.
- The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating deflationary pressures.
- Consumer confidence significantly declined to -17.5 in December 2025, impacting demand for durable goods.
- Industrial Production grew modestly by 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, providing some underlying demand.
- Aluminium scrap availability remained low in Europe during 2025, with significant volumes directed to Asian markets.
- Automotive production in Germany strongly increased in December 2025, offering a positive signal for demand.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 2.5% in December 2025, reducing dross recycling profitability.
- Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, signaling reduced industrial demand for raw materials.
- Manufacturing input costs rose in December 2025, alongside significantly lower consumer confidence.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Aluminium Dross Prices in North America
- In United States, Aluminium Dross Price Index rose in Q3 2025, driven by strong scrap demand and tightened primary supply.
- Production costs increased in Q3 2025, driven by 3.0% CPI in September and 2.6% PPI in August.
- Demand outlook was mixed in Q3 2025, with slow 0.1% industrial production growth in September.
- Robust retail sales, up 5.42% in September 2025, indirectly supported Aluminium Dross demand in manufacturing.
- Domestic aluminium inventories dwindled in July 2025, indicating tighter secondary aluminium supply.
- US primary aluminium imports plummeted in July 2025 due to tariffs, boosting scrap demand.
- Energy costs were mixed; natural gas softened, but wholesale power strengthened in Q3 2025.
- A 4.3% unemployment rate in September 2025 suggested upward pressure on labor costs.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, signaling weakening economic activity.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in September 2025 in North America?
- Primary aluminium imports plummeted in July 2025 due to tariffs, tightening supply.
- Domestic aluminium inventories dwindled in July 2025, reducing availability for secondary production.
- Rising input costs, with CPI up 3.0% in September 2025, increased processing expenses.
Aluminium Dross Prices in APAC
- In China, the Aluminium Dross Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining producer prices.
- Producer Price Index declined 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak industrial demand for aluminium products.
- Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting increased primary and secondary aluminium output.
- Aluminium Dross demand outlook was supported by surging New Energy Vehicle production in Q3 2025.
- Production costs for Aluminium Dross trended upward due to increased energy costs across Q3 2025.
- China's Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, indicating reduced overall industrial activity.
- Primary aluminum production remained constrained by national capacity caps throughout Q3 2025, impacting dross supply.
- Consumer Price Index decreased 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, signaling deflationary pressures on end-product demand.
- The surveyed urban unemployment rate remained stable at 5.2% in September 2025, supporting overall economic stability.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index declined 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak industrial demand.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, indicating reduced overall industrial output.
- However, surging New Energy Vehicle production and constrained primary aluminum capacity provided some price support.
Aluminium Dross Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Aluminium Dross Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by mixed market signals.
- Aluminium Dross production costs trended down in Q3 2025, driven by a -1.7% year-over-year PPI decline in September 2025.
- Demand for Aluminium Dross faced headwinds as the Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, indicating industrial slowdown.
- The Aluminium Dross Price Forecast suggests continued stability, as stable consumer confidence in Q3 2025 offsets industrial declines.
- European scrap aluminum availability declined in Q3 2025, tightening feedstock supply for Aluminium Dross processing.
- Industrial Production decreased by 1.0% year-over-year in September 2025, negatively impacting overall Aluminium Dross demand.
- Despite a 2.4% CPI increase in September 2025, lower natural gas prices in Q3 2025 mitigated Aluminium Dross processing costs.
- Strategic front-loading of European aluminum purchases in Q3 2025, to preempt future carbon costs, supported demand.
Why did the price of Aluminium Dross change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Lower producer prices, down 1.7% in September 2025, reduced Aluminium Dross processing costs.
- Contracting industrial production, down 1.0% in September 2025, dampened Aluminium Dross demand.
- Declining European scrap aluminum availability in Q3 2025 tightened feedstock supply.
