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Non-Ferrous Metals
Primary and semi-finished non-ferrous metals for extruders, cable makers, galvanisers and foundries.
Overview
The Gulf is one of the world's largest aluminium-producing regions, and Oman's smelter at Sohar sits next to our home ports. Our metals desk supplies primary aluminium, copper, zinc and lead from GCC, Asian and African producers to manufacturers in the region, South Asia and East Africa.
We trade registered brands against LME and regional premiums, and every lot carries the producer's certificate of analysis and a weight list. Metal ships in containers or as break-bulk, and can be held in bonded or free-zone warehouses for call-off deliveries.
Products and specifications
| Product | Grade | Specification | Form and packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium ingot | P1020A | Al 99.70% min, Fe 0.10% max, Si 0.10% max | Ingots of about 22 kg in 1 t bundles |
| Aluminium extrusion billet | 6063 / 6060 | Ø 152–254 mm, homogenised | Cut lengths in strapped bundles |
| Copper cathode | LME Grade A | Cu 99.9935% min (BS EN 1978 Cu-CATH-1) | Bundles of 2–3 t |
| Copper wire rod | Cu-ETP | Ø 8 mm, ASTM B49 | Coils of 3–5 t |
| Zinc ingot | SHG | Zn 99.995% min (ASTM B6) | 25 kg ingots in 1 t bundles |
| Lead ingot | Refined | Pb 99.97% min | Ingots in 1 t bundles |
Brands, origin and warehouse location are confirmed in each offer.
Included with every cargo
Each desk draws on the full set of trade services, so sourcing, inspection, finance, freight and documents are handled by one team under one contract.
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Request an offer: Non-Ferrous Metals
Send us the grade, quantity, destination and delivery window, and the desk will reply within one business day.