Aluminium Packaging Transforms the Game: From Cans to Circular Economy, Towards the New Standard of Green Packaging Article by SO OK TRADING March 28, 2026

Metal Market Outlook 2026–2030: Lead Steady, Antimony Rising, Lead–Antimony Alloy Demand Remains Strong The year 2026 marks a pivotal turning point for the global metal market. Both base metals and strategic metals clearly reflect the new decade’s economic and energy landscape. Lead (Pb) remains a stable metal, playing a crucial role in backup energy systems and the digital industry. Meanwhile, Antimony (Sb) has become a strategic mineral under global scrutiny, driven by China’s supply control and geopolitical factors. Additionally, Lead–Antimony Alloy (Antimonial Lead Alloy) continues to be indispensable in specialized industries, ranging from industrial batteries to ammunition and chemical applications. Between 2026 and 2030, these metals will embody three defining themes: Stability – Power – Necessity. Lead represents stability, Antimony symbolizes power, and Lead–Antimony Alloy signifies necessity — together driving forward the world’s energy and security industries. SO OK TRADING — Your trusted partner in the Non-Ferrous Metals market from Thailand FAST • SHARP • RELIABLE

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.