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Europe's aluminium industry not dead yet

Higher aluminium prices and lower production costs should incentivise Europe’s smelters to restart some production in both 2024 and 2025. The introduction of CBAM in 2026 means prices will then probably trade at a premium to other regions, particularly as supply of green aluminium remains scarce.

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