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19 JUNE 2026 AL CIRCLE

LME aluminium price graph: Aluminium prices remain under pressure as inventories continue to decline

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LME aluminium prices edged lower on June 18 compared with June 17, while warehouse stocks continued to fall. However, longer-dated contracts posted modest gains.

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The LME cash bid price slipped to USD 3,401.50 per tonne on June 18 from USD 3,405 per tonne a day earlier, representing a decline of 0.10 per cent. The cash offer price also eased by 0.10 per cent to USD 3,402 per tonne from USD 3,405.50 per tonne.

Three-month aluminium prices also moved lower. The three-month bid fell from USD 3,408 per tonne to USD 3,400 per tonne, a decrease of 0.23 per cent. The three-month offer price declined by 0.26 per cent, dropping from USD 3,410 per tonne to USD 3,401 per tonne.

In contrast, December 2027 contracts recorded gains. The December 2027 bid rose from USD 3,178 per tonne to USD 3,190 per tonne, marking an increase of 0.38 per cent. The December 2027 offer price increased by 0.38 per cent from USD 3,183 per tonne to USD 3,195 per tonne.

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The Asian reference price weakened to USD 3,386.50 per tonne on June 18 from USD 3,410.50 per tonne on June 17, reflecting a decline of 0.70 per cent.

LME aluminium inventories continued their downward trend. Opening stocks fell by 1,475 tonnes, or 0.46 per cent, to 316,525 tonnes from 318,000 tonnes.

Live warrants remained unchanged at 247,600 tonnes.

Meanwhile, cancelled warrants decreased by 1,000 tonnes, or 1.45 per cent, to 67,925 tonnes from 68,925 tonnes.

The Alumina Platts price remained unchanged at USD 307.48 per tonne, recording a 0.00 per cent change from June 17 and indicating stability in the alumina market despite softer aluminium prices.

Explore our e-magazine ALuminium LeaderSpeak 2026 for the latest industry insights and trends.

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