Demand for aluminium foil in Europe has seen a sharp drop in the first three months of 2012 – with as producers feel the effects of strong economic headwinds.
Production of aluminium foil in Europe climbed by more than 16 per cent during the first half of 2010 as confidence continued to return to the market, said a leading trade association.
Aluminium producers can expect a good year in 2005, with foil sales
hitting an all-time high, but packagers will have to deal with
all-time high costs, writes Anthony Fletcher.