AMU survey results: November lead times ease

Lead times for aluminum products moved sharply lower in November with most semi-fabricated products posting month-to-month contractions while primary metal showed a more uneven pattern.

The individualized respondent data and the historical monthly averages tell a broadly consistent story of easing availability the more upstream you go along the supply chain, albeit with notable contradictions in a few product categories.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.