Media Releases

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European aluminium foil rollers see continuing weak demand in Q1 2024

Figures for European aluminium foil deliveries in the first three months of 2024 indicate that weak demand continue to have a negative impact on volumes. Total shipments reached 217.800 tonnes, a decline of 6,2% compared with the same period in 2023, according to the figures just released by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA).

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Challenging market for European aluminium foil across all segments in 2023

Demand for European aluminium foil remained well below 2022 levels throughout 2023 as all segments, both at home and abroad, recorded double digit falls in the final quarter of the year.

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The magic formula for festive delights: aluminium foil preserves the quality and shelf life of chocolate Santas

This year, the German confectionery industry is once again presenting an impressive 167 million chocolate Father Christmases and Father Christmases for the festive season, according to a recent survey by the Federation of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI).

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Elections to EAFA Board confirmed for the period until 2025

The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) is pleased to announce that Bruno Rea and Alexander Dörsel have been re-elected as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, by members of the Roller Group.

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Aluminium foil deliveries depressed by de-stocking and weaker demand

Year to date (YTD) deliveries of aluminium foil for the first six months of 2023 saw demand drop 9.4% to 444,000 tonnes, with both domestic deliveries and exports down.

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