Fastmarkets proposes to amend frequency of Aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, ddp Spain

Fastmarkets is proposing to change the frequency of its aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, ddp Spain assessment to weekly from the current bi-weekly frequency, effective August 21, 2026.

The proposal is in response to increased price volatility observed by Fastmarkets and a liquid spot market.

The proposed new specification for the price is as follows, with the amendments in italics:

MB-AL-0299 Aluminium 6063 extrusion billet premium, ddp Spain, $/tonne
Quality: Extrusion billet AA6063. Billet with diameter of 6”, 7” and 8”
Quantity: Min 100 tonnes
Location: Delivered in Spain (Bilbao region), duty-paid premium on top of LME cash prices
Timing: Within 3 months
Unit: USD/tonne
Payment terms: 60-day payment terms, other payment terms normalized
Publication: Weekly; Friday 3-4pm London time
Notes: Inclusive of CBAM certificate costs, effective January 1, 2026

These assessment is part of the Fastmarkets base metals price package. 

To provide feedback on this change or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a data submitter to this price, please contact pricing@fastmarkets.com and basemetals@fastmarkets.com. Please add the subject heading “Re: Aluminium billet DDP Spain premium.” 

Please indicate if comments are confidential. Fastmarkets will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request. 

To see all Fastmarkets pricing methodology and specification documents, go to the Fastmarkets methodology page.

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