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Global Metal Trading: 2026 Market Outlook

22 March 2026

Global Metal Trading: 2026 Market Outlook

Key trends shaping demand for recycled metals and aluminium alloys across global markets this year.

Electrification, infrastructure spending, and tightening sustainability regulation are driving sustained demand for recycled metals. Aluminium and copper lead the way, with secondary aluminium alloys seeing particularly strong pull from automotive and renewable energy. Reliable, certified supply and transparent grading are becoming decisive competitive factors for traders and manufacturers alike.