INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Recent US Department of Commerce data reveals a dramatic spike in UAE aluminum exports to the United States during early March 2025.The UAE
shipped 68,560 metric tons in just the first 11 days of March, compared to only 16,124 metric tons for the entire month of March 2024
second-largest aluminum supplier with 8% of US consumption, stands to maintain its market position despite the new trade barriers
Gulf Cooperation Council nations collectively supply 16% of US aluminum imports, with individual countries showing impressive export
volumes.Bahrain sent 201,000 tonnes to the US in 2024, ranking as the sixth-largest global aluminum producer
(Photo Internet reproduction)Resilient Amid Tariff ChallengesGulf states enjoy a distinct competitive advantage thanks to low energy costs
million in 2023, primarily from unwrought aluminum
Bahrain has demonstrated remarkable growth in the sector, becoming the second-largest exporter in the Middle East with a 24% share.Russia
also stands to gain market share as US importers seek alternatives
As one of the top suppliers to the American market, Russian producers could capitalize on shifting trade patterns.The impact on Gulf
exporters remains limited in broader economic terms
third-largest export market for metals
