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The Aluminium Dross Price market moved higher across key regions during Q2 2026, supported by stronger industrial demand, elevated production expenses, tighter feedstock availability and higher energy-related costs. Aluminium dross, a by-product generated during the melting and refining of aluminium, remains an important secondary material for aluminium producers, recyclers and metal recovery companies. According to ChemAnalyst Aluminium Dross Price: - https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/aluminium-dross-2313 During the quarter, price movements differed by region. The United States recorded an increase in the Aluminium Dross Price Index amid robust demand and rising input costs. China also experienced an upward movement as industrial input expenses increased, with Aluminium Dross assessed at USD 720/MT Singapore. In Germany, prices rose quarter-over-quarter as persistent feedstock shortages and elevated electricity costs increased pressure on producers. What is aluminium dross? Al...

The Carbon Black Price market recorded a broad-based increase across major regions during the quarter, with the strongest gains observed in Europe and the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Prices were supported by tighter regional availability, higher feedstock costs, stronger import parity and improved downstream activity. According to ChemAnalyst Carbon Black Price: - https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/carbon-black-42 Carbon black remains a critical industrial material used extensively in tires, rubber products, plastics, coatings, inks, batteries and other specialty applications. Because production is closely linked to feedstock economics and energy costs, changes in crude oil derivatives, refinery availability, freight rates and regional supply can quickly influence the Carbon Black Price Index . During the latest quarter, the United States recorded an 8.77% quarter-over-quarter increase , while Japan registered a 12.33% rise . Germany posted the largest increase among the repor...

The Cobalt Price market showed mixed regional movements during the quarter, reflecting differences in import availability, benchmark conditions, domestic consumption and regional trading dynamics. While prices declined in the United States and China, the Netherlands recorded a marginal increase, highlighting the importance of regional supply-demand balances in determining cobalt pricing. According to ChemAnalyst Cobalt Price: -   https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/cobalt-2518 In North America, the Cobalt Price Index in the USA fell 1.19% quarter-over-quarter , with the average price reaching approximately USD 69,180/MT . The decline was primarily associated with weaker benchmarks and ample imports, although stable domestic demand provided some support to the market. In APAC, China recorded a 0.69% quarter-over-quarter decline in the Cobalt Metal Price Index , with the average cobalt metal price at approximately USD 52,566.67/MT , based on Shanghai market data. Ample imp...