“Metal Power Transforming the World: Aluminum, Copper, Nickel & Rare Earths Igniting Innovation and Driving the EV Revolution” Article by SO OK TRADING · March 19, 2026

Aluminum in March 2026 – From Pressure to a Supply Shock Shaking the Global Market March 2026 is not merely a month when the aluminum market must grapple with tariffs and environmental measures. It is also the month when the entire world faces a “Black Swan Event” triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a consequence of the war between the United States and Iran that began at the end of February. This event has shifted the market equation from policy concerns to a true crisis of supply and energy. Soaring prices, panic buying from manufacturers worldwide, and rising energy costs are creating unprecedented tremors across both the global market and Thai businesses. Those who adapt quickly will not only survive but also seize opportunities from this crisis.

Aluminum: The Heart of Global & Thai Packaging From a lightweight metal to smart packaging that is safe, endlessly recyclable, and cost‑efficient in transportation! Did you know… the aluminum can you’re holding has a history dating back to the 19th century, and today it is becoming the “symbol of the future” for the global food and beverage industry

Global Aluminum Market After the Peace Accord – In‑Depth Analysis Price and Supply Outlook as of June 20, 2026 By SO OK TRADING Following the breakthrough peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran and the reopening of the Hormuz Strait, the global metals market reacted immediately. Aluminum prices, which had surged past $3,700/MT, dropped sharply to $3,400/MT within a week — a classic “knee‑jerk drop” reflecting the disappearance of the geopolitical risk premium. But this is not a permanent downturn. The market is entering a phase of “adjustment toward a new balance”, with short‑term pressures and long‑term drivers coexisting.