Have you secured your Q2 superalloy requirements?

You can still benefit from low-cost elements in your superalloy orders. However, the recent trade tariffs imposed by the U.S. governments on China have led to retaliatory tariffs by the Chinese government on several rare earth elements, including Tungsten, which is extensively used in the manufacture of superalloys.

Many superalloys contain Tungsten, ranging from 1% to over 10%, with the MarM, Rene, and GTD families of alloys being the most affected.

Since the beginning of the year, the cost price of major elements such as nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co) have been at historically low levels, although these are now showing small increases in recent trading. 

The impact of trade tariffs on some elements will be reflected in the cost of superalloys, like how Hafnium costs were affected in 2023. As this situation develops, we advise customers to review their forward alloy requirements for Q2 and beyond to take advantage of the current rates. Remember, we can secure your elements for melting throughout 2025.

If you wish to protect against further increases, consider securing now for future 2025 deliveries. We understand that the tariff impacts will be felt more in the USA for U.S. manufacturers’ products, as it is the U.S. government implementing tariffs on Chinese-origin imports into the USA.

By acting now to secure your long-term alloy requirements, you can realise significant benefits. Combine these savings by utilising your revert to reduce alloy costs further and minimise the impact on your bottom line.

With Ross & Catherall’s increased melting capacity and the largest range of furnace capacities worldwide, we can meet and deliver your orders on time and in full.

If your current supplier cannot meet your requirements or help you realise these benefits please contact me to discuss your forward alloy demands and leverage the benefits of the current rates.