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Japan automotive sector faces aluminum supply strain amid Middle East disruptions

Source: AL Circle Apr 21, 2026 18:00
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As the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East disrupts the aluminum availability in the global automotive industry, Japan's automotive sector comes into focus with a concerning exposure to supply chain vulnerability. Japan's manufacturing sector is increasingly pressured as the Middle East conflict disruptions continue to affect aluminium supplies from the region. As companies usually maintain only about two months of inventory, the blockade of the critical shipping routes has prompted producers to reassess sourcing strategies and alternatives while scaling back output.
Japan's dependence on the Middle East for importing aluminum becomes evident as the Japan Aluminum Association reports that in 2025, Japan procured about 590,000 tonnes of aluminum, which translates into nearly 30 per cent of its total supply from the region.   Major automotive players such as Toyota Motor and Denso

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