Fastmarkets' new domestic aluminium billet premium benchmark in Brazil highlights market resilience, reduced import dependence amid tariff changes

LONDON, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fastmarkets, a leading price reporting agency (PRA) and trusted global commodity provider, is proud to announce the launch of a domestic aluminium billet premium pricing reference for Brazil. Fastmarkets is the first PRA to introduce such a benchmark in Brazil – a key advancement as the country's aluminium market gains greater independence and prominence in the global supply chain.

Aluminium billets are semi-finished products mainly used to create extrusions—long profiles shaped into windows, doors, frames, tubing and other applications. Extrusions make up approximately 35–40% of global aluminium consumption, making them one of the most significant uses of the metal across industries such as construction, automotive, packaging and renewable energy.

This launch reflects Brazil's increasing significance as a major player in aluminium production. Bolstered by rising domestic output, Brazil's aluminium sector is evolving from being import-driven to establishing itself as a robust internal market. By introducing a localized pricing benchmark, Fastmarkets addresses a long-standing gap for producers, traders and consumers of aluminium billet in the region. The new Brazilian aluminium billet premium will now set the standard for transactions and contracts, offering clarity and consistency for market participants including producers, traders and extrusion companies.

"The introduction of a domestic aluminium billet premium for Brazil is a crucial step in giving market participants a transparent, reliable reference that reflects the realities of the local industry. With Brazil's aluminium sector poised for growth across construction, automotive, packaging and renewable energy, this new benchmark provides the tools needed for confident, informed transactions. Its launch not only strengthens Fastmarkets' coverage in Brazil but also reinforces our commitment to delivering pricing that empowers the industry," said Grace Asenov, Fastmarkets' Regional Editor for Base and Energy Metals.

Andy Farida, Senior Analyst at Fastmarkets, remarked on the significance of the new domestic pricing benchmark, stating: "Having a domestic price is crucial for Brazil, especially in light of the tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. This benchmark highlights Brazil's resilient domestic market, reducing reliance on imports and strengthening its ability to navigate these challenges independently. Transparency is key to fostering trust and stability in the industry."

The launch builds on Fastmarkets' sustained investment in the Latin American aluminium market. It follows the successful introduction earlier this year of its Mexican aluminium package, which delivers critical pricing insights to the market and enhanced trade efficiency. It also complements Fastmarkets' existing suite of aluminium prices in Brazil and other regions across the globe. By adding a domestic billet premium for Brazil, Fastmarkets is reinforcing its leadership in a region where aluminium is poised for rapid expansion as a key material driving sustainability, innovation and industrial growth.

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Fastmarkets is a global business with a history dating from 1865 and is built on trust and deep market expertise. It has more than 850 employees spread across several global locations including the UK, the US, China, Singapore, Brazil, Bulgaria, Belgium, Ukraine and Finland. Fastmarkets is a privately held, UK-registered company owned by its shareholders and Astorg, a European private equity firm.

SOURCE Fastmarkets