In 2025 the market for 8011 aluminum foil is driven mainly by movements in primary aluminium (LME/Large-market) prices, regional energy and smelter policies, and local processing/transport costs — meaning buyers who source direct from Chinese
In 2025, 3003 alloy aluminum foil is trading broadly between USD 1,900–3,200 per metric tonne at the mill/FOB level in China, while finished foil prices in consuming markets range higher — commonly USD ~3,000/MT in
ASTM A240 Type 410 stainless steel coil remains a cost-effective martensitic grade in 2025: it trades significantly below high-nickel grades (304/316), with China FOB ranges roughly USD 900–1,600/MT for commercial coils and Europe / North
Stainless steel cable (wire rope) used in architectural, marine, lifting and industrial work most commonly ranges from ~1.5 mm to 40 mm diameter in standard constructions (1×7, 7×7, 7×19, 6×19 etc.). Grade 304 is cost-effective
Stainless-steel U and Z sheet piles (commonly 304, 316 or duplex grades) offer the best long-term lifecycle value despite a materially higher upfront cost versus carbon steel. Typical finished stainless U/Z piles in 2025 trade
For most industrial piping work in 2025, 316 stainless-steel flanges made to ASME B16.5 remain the standard choice for corrosion resistance and good mechanical performance at modest temperatures. Dimension coverage runs from NPS ½ through
Aluminum U bars (U-channels) in 2025 are most commonly made from 6xxx-series alloys (especially 6063 and 6061) and are produced to ASTM/EN extrusion tolerances. Market pricing in 2025 varies strongly by region and order type:
455 stainless steel (commonly sold as Custom 455, UNS S45500) is a martensitic, precipitation-hardening stainless alloy engineered to combine very high yield strength after simple age-hardening with good corrosion resistance in atmospheric and fresh-water environments.
If you need formability, corrosion resistance, cost-effectiveness and excellent cold-workability for general-purpose sheet and tankwork, choose 3003. If you need structural strength, machinability, and heat-treatable high-strength parts (frames, fittings, extrusions), choose 6061 (especially T6/T651 tempers).
