What does this data mean? MetalMiner Insights includes prices for 1000, 3000, 5000 and 6000 series aluminum. Capabilities include: LME aluminum and other global aluminum price points, should-cost models, buying signals, price forecasting (monthly, quarterly and annually), sourcing strategy recommendations and 100+ price feeds. MetalMiner Insights shows companies how to buy, when to buy and what to pay.

The aluminum should-cost models contain European, Chinese and North American detailed aluminum price points for a full range of 1000, 3000, 5000 and 6000 series semi-finished products. The models include the LME aluminum price, associated geographic premiums, conversion premiums, freight and import duties.

LME Primary 3 Month LME Primary Cash LME Aluminum Alloy Primary 3 Month LME Aluminum Alloy Primary Cash LME Aluminum NASAAC Primary Cash US Midwest Premium Futures 3 Month

US 1000, 3000, 5000, 6000 Series Flat Rolled European 1000, 5000, 6000 Series Flat Rolled European 6082 Bar and Plate European 5083 Plate Korean 1000, 3000 and 5000 Series Flat Rolled China Bar and Billet and India Cash European LME Premium

Ignore the noise, but know the trend. MetalMiner’s track record on aluminum price forecasts by calling a bullish market or calling a bearish market means buying organizations can always generate cost savings or cost avoidance. 

Some may argue that timing an aluminum buy appears speculative. Spot buying, however, also means speculative buying! Merely having a specific price of aluminum per pound via fundamental analysis (e.g. supply and demand) rarely equates to an actionable buying strategy, particularly with high market volatility. Understanding the aluminum price from a short term and long term perspective allows buyers to alter strategies in falling, sideways, and rising markets – as well as save money by timing the buy.

For new procurement professionals or those that have the exciting responsibility of managing an aluminum category for the first time, this brief on the 5 best practices of metal-based sourcing can help with upcoming supplier negotiations. This brief describes how to use cost breakdowns to separate out the conversion/processing costs from metal prices, why one should buy by the weight vs. the each, the importance of “3” in supply awards and two other best practices all designed to help reduce cost of goods sold.

Have an upcoming negotiation for aluminum sheet or coil? Make sure you know how your service centers will negotiate the aluminum price. Whether you buy 3003 aluminum sheet or 6061 extrusions, a strong understanding of which part of the aluminum price moves with an index and which elements should remain fixed will help mitigate market volatility.

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MetalMiner helps manufacturers better manage margins, generate cost savings and cost avoidance, smooth volatility and meet profitability targets. We use data – data science, data analysis, artificial intelligence, statistical analyses as well as technical analysis to provide buying organizations with specific actionable buying guidance. When used consistently, MetalMiner’s buying guidance affords companies both cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities. 

MetalMiner helps buying organizations better manage margins, smooth commodity volatility, generate cost savings and negotiate prices for metal commodities. The company does this through a unique forecasting lens using artificial intelligence (AI), technical analysis (TA) and deep subject matter expertise.

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