GREEN AL: Differentials for low-carbon aluminium rise

Demand for low-carbon aluminium units in Europe remains strong, especially for value-added products (VAP), market participants told Fastmarkets on Friday October 1.

Fastmarkets assessed the aluminium low-carbon differential value-added product (VAP), Europe at $20-30 per tonne on Friday October 1, up from $15-25 per tonne on September 3.
Market participants noted a clear gap between different VAP units, with aluminium billet trading closer to $20 per tonne, while primary foundry alloys were trading at closer to the high end.
Some sellers said they expect to command a premium differential of $50 per tonne for primary foundry alloys in 2022.

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