AlCircle is honoured to have Dr Mario Conserva giving his views and opinions of the European aluminium market. Dr Conserva is associated with the aluminium industry since 1963 and now the President of the International Aluminium Exhibition METEF, Cofounder and General Secretary of Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe (FACE) and General Director of the International Magazine A&L Aluminium and Alloys. He also serves EAC Edimet Aluminium Consulting Srl as a Chief Executive Officer. Let’s hear from him.

AlCircle: Could you please share your views on the overall market trend in the European aluminium industry this year?

Dr Conserva: The Italian aluminium market had a substantial and significant recovery last year, with an overall record of metal use of approximately 2.3 million tonnes for per capita consumption in the various segments over 40 kg, one of the highest values in the world.