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SHANGHAI, May 10 -- Figures released by the European Aluminum Foil Association (EAFA) show the aluminum foil sales in 2010 have fallen back to the level before the economic recession.&nbsp;
The aluminum foil deliveries have reached 213 kt, up 17% compared with 2009 levels of 182 kt, and 1.5% lower than 2008 levels.&nbsp;
The thinner aluminum foil is mainly used for flexible packaging and household foil, and the demand for thinner aluminum foil increased by almost 20% compared with 2009 levels, and was up by 7% compared with 2008 levels.
The thicker aluminum foil is mainly used in container-making, automotive, and building sectors, and the demand for thicker aluminum foil from these sectors increased significantly in 1Q 2010, up 16% compared with 2009 levels.&nbsp;
(Edited by SMM) 
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