Japanese primary aluminium buyers are partly concluding the negotiation with offshore suppliers at US$ 365 per tonne of premium for April-June. Trading house said it is decent price for both parties. Producers had advanced US$ 370-375 since opening of negotiations, it is around 120 dollars higher than January-March level recorded high. It takes too long to reach a comprehensive settlement because a gap between there is still a big gap between the two.
Japan Steel Scrap Composite Prices (Sangyo Press)
2026/02/17| H2 | NewCutting (PRESS) |
| 43700YEN (-) | 46000YEN (-) |
| 286.86US$ (-0.47) | 301.96US$ (-0.49) |
* Average of electric furnaces steel maker's purchasing price in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya (per ton)
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