Tag: aluminum demand in automotive industry

According to the Japan Aluminium Association, Japan’s aluminium demand (domestic and export) fell by 4.7% in the first quarter of 2024, totalling 882,500 tonnes (t). Domestic demand decreased by 4.1% to 849,000 t. Meanwhile, exports dropped significantly by 17.8% to 34,000 t. The transportation sector, which is the largest consumer of aluminium in Japan, representing…