April survey says things are steady, but the market’s telling a different story
April's survey paints a picture of a market holding steady, but it's far from smooth sailing.
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March check-in: Mixed signals, muted optimism, and a market watching Washington
If there’s a silver lining, it’s that nobody reported total collapse...yet.
February aluminum market: Stability, uncertainty, and the weight of tariffs
The February survey of aluminum market participants points to a market in flux, largely stable but fragile, with looming uncertainties driven by tariffs, shifting demand patterns, and supply constraints. While many respondents see a balanced market in the near term, pockets of undersupply exist, particularly in specific scrap grades and finished products. As we move […]
Dec survey overview: Stuck in limbo
The aluminum and scrap markets are currently facing a mix of challenges and cautious optimism as industry players navigate fluctuating supply and demand conditions. Scrap market dynamics Manufacturers and mills are reporting an unbalanced scrap market. Some mills believe that the supply of mid to high-value scrap has been mostly reprocessed, but there is an […]
RMU October survey: Insights from industry voices
Domestic demand is seen as decreasing, with 60% of participants marking a downturn, particularly within ferrous scrap.
RMU survey results: The industry remains in a state of uncertainty
September is historically an active contract execution month; but this year the market paused amid uncertainty.
RMU's August survey shows shift in supply and demand sentiment
Is the scrap market finally finding balance? Industry insights reveal a surprising shift.
RMU Survey: Prices for ferrous, non-ferrous unlikely to fall soon
On the ferrous side, about two-thirds of the respondents indicated ferrous scrap prices would remain stable, while one-quarter thought they would rise in May.