Crisis in West Asia Cripples India's Aluminium Extrusion Sector

The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India reports significant production cuts in the industry due to supply chain disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. Production has decreased by 40-50%, with raw material supply and energy shortages affecting operations. Resumption efforts are underway, but challenges remain.

The ongoing crisis in West Asia has severely impacted India's aluminium extrusion sector, forcing significant production cutbacks. According to the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI), companies have reduced their output drastically due to disruptions in global supply chains.

ALEMAI Secretary, Ankur Aggarwal, revealed that the industry's annual production has plummeted from 1.2-1.3 million tonnes to just 50,000-60,000 tonnes per month. Meanwhile, ALEMAI President Jitendra Chopra highlighted a 40-50% decline in both midstream and downstream aluminium production.

The crisis has led to a halt in container unloading at West Asian ports, causing severe raw material shortages and increased conversion costs. Efforts are being made to address these issues, including inter-ministerial meetings, as aluminium plants operate at reduced capacity due to ongoing LPG and PNG supply challenges.