The aluminum industry is calling on the government for urgent measures in the face of risks to supply and competitiveness.

 

La Asociación Española del Aluminio (AEA) He has met with the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereuto warn about the risks that threaten the security of supply and the competitiveness of the industry in España y EuropaThe meeting seeks to promote government support measures for a strategic sector.

 

A key meeting for the future of Spanish aluminum

 

The high-level meeting was attended by the board of directors of the AEA and representatives of the main aluminum producing and processing companies in EspañaThe main objective was to explain firsthand to the Minister of Industry the complex situation facing the sector at a continental level.

 

Sources from the association have emphasized that the dialogue with the minister Hereu The study focused on analyzing the factors generating growing concern among industrial operators. The aluminum industry, a key link in the value chain of multiple export sectors, faces a scenario that could jeopardize its viability and that of thousands of associated jobs.

 

Main threats: supply and competitiveness

 

The two central axes of the concern conveyed to Gobierno were the security of supply and industrial competitivenessThe volatility of commodity markets and global geopolitical tensions threaten stable and predictable access to aluminum, a critical material for the ecological transition and strategic autonomy of Europa.

 

From AEA It is emphasized that, without a strong support framework, Spanish industry could lose market share to competitors from third countries that do not operate under the same regulatory and environmental standards. Protecting competitiveness is therefore essential to maintaining the country's industrial base and export capacity.

 

Actor	Key Position/Concern	Meeting Objective
AEA and companies in the sector	Growing risk to security of supply and threats to industrial competitiveness.	Transfer the emergency to Gobierno and analyze the situation of the sector in Europa.
Gobierno de España	Receiving the concerns of the strategic industrial sector.	Evaluate the current scenario and possible courses of action to ensure competitiveness.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the situation in the aluminum sector

 

What are the implications of this alert for Spanish exporting companies?

For exporting companies, especially in sectors like automotive, construction, and packaging, a disruption in the aluminum supply can mean production delays, increased raw material costs, and consequently, a loss of competitiveness in international markets. The stability of this sector is crucial for the export value chain.

 

Why is the security of aluminum supply strategic for Spain and Europe?

Aluminum is a material considered strategic by the Unión Europea Due to its indispensable role in the energy transition (electric vehicles, solar panels) and the circular economy (it is infinitely recyclable), ensuring its supply is vital to avoid dependence on third countries in key industries and to meet sustainability (ESG) goals.

 

What kind of measures could the sector request from the Government?

Industrial policy experts consulted by Empresa Exterior They point out that, typically, the requests from energy-intensive sectors such as aluminum focus on the creation of a stable and competitive energy framework, trade defense against unfair competition from low-cost imports, and support for investment in R&D to improve the efficiency and sustainability of production processes.