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Aluminium billet inventory in China hits 5-year high, processing fees rise amid price decline
21 Aug 20263MINS
According to SMM statistics, as of August 20, aluminium billet inventory in China's major consumption areas recorded 143,000 tonnes, with an inventory buildup of 500 tonnes from last Monday and 6,000 tonnes from last Thursday, maintaining a continuous buildup pace. Compared with the same period, total inventory has risen to the highest for the same period in the past five years. From the perspective of warehouse withdrawals, aluminium billet warehouse withdrawals from August ​10 to August 17 ...
US-Canada trade deal could cut aluminium tariffs to 25%, autos to 15%
21 Aug 20265MINS
The US and Canada are moving closer to a potential trade agreement that could reduce tariffs on certain Canadian aluminium and steel exports to 25 per cent and reduce duties on the non-US content of Canadian automobile exports to 15 per cent. The proposed tariff changes could offer some relief to Canadian exporters while easing cost pressures across highly integrated North American supply chains. However, the agreement remains under negotiation, with key details still to be finalised. The po ...

21 Aug 20265MINS
While the traditional summer off-season of 2026 draws to a close, domestic traders' aluminium inventory has successfully dropped below the critical threshold of 900,000 tonnes. This move has completely defied the seasonal pattern of inventory buildup typically seen between June and August, marking a strong counter-seasonal drawdown driven by robust fundamentals. This rally stands out for its steady upward drift in aluminium prices, while spot premiums/discounts have remained conspicuously unc ...
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