Raw Material Prices Rise Sharply at the Start of the Year – Stainless Espresso

5 January 2026 – The year 2026 has begun with in some cases very pronounced price increases for key industrial metals and raw materials such as copper, aluminium, and nickel. The CO2 tax CBAM, which came into force on 1 January 2026, has met with little approval among major European trading partners. Source