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October 20, 2026 SMM daily inventory data of aluminium ingots in three regions
As of October 20, SMM statistics show domestic aluminium ingot social inventory across the three regions stood at the 450,000-million-tonne level, down further from the previous trading day, marking six consecutive working days of destocking. By region, all three regions saw destocking, with Guangdong and Wuxi posting relatively notable declines, while Gongyi edged down, and the scope of destocking expanded from the prior period. Overall, post-holiday cargo pick-up by downstream users remained steady, and inventory across the three regions continued to be absorbed, supporting spot premiums. For complete regional inventory data, historical series, and detailed changes, please log in to the SMM data terminal. Note: This article has been shared by SMM and has been published by AL Circle with...
LME aluminium price rises to $3,019/t as contracts, opening stocks dip on October 19
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price chart continued to report gains over the October 15 close across the pricing segment on the October 19 trading session. Near-term and long-term contracts, however, registered an eased trend. The LME aluminium cash bid jumped from USD 3,013 per tonne to USD 3,018.5 per tonne, rising 0.18 per cent. The offer price moved from USD 3,014 per tonne to USD 3,019 per tonne, up 0.17 per cent day-on-day. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The LME aluminium three-month bid contracted by 0.05 per cent to USD 3,010 per tonne from USD 3,011.5 per tonne. Meanwhile, the offer price reported no change from USD 3,012 per tonne....
Japan’s aluminium premiums climb in first three quarters of 2026 before Q4 decline
Japan’s quarterly aluminium premiums, known as Main Japanese Port (MJP) premiums, rose sharply in the first nine months of 2026 before falling ahead of the fourth quarter. The premium increased from USD 195 per tonne in January-March to USD 350-353 per tonne in April-June. It then reached USD 395 per tonne in July-September, its highest level in 11 years, as supply remained tight and geopolitical tensions affected the market. The Q1 2026 settlement was around 127 per cent higher than the USD 86 per tonne recorded in Q4 2025. The premium rose by another 79-81 per cent in Q2 and increased by a further 12-13 per cent in Q3. Tight aluminium supplies, lower inventories and competition from buyers in Europe and the US have contributed to the rise. Premiums in both markets have also remained...
Malaysia attracts interest of Chinese investors in Sarawak aluminium manufacturing
Malaysia could attract a significant new investment in aluminium manufacturing, with Chinese investors assessing potential sites in Sarawak as they look to expand their international business. Samalaju Industrial Park in Bintulu is among the locations under consideration, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. The proposed facilities could serve downstream industries, including construction and automotive manufacturing, while helping Malaysian-made products reach a wider customer base. According to Ahmad Zahid, the prospective investors would bring established market networks that could support the expansion of Malaysia’s exports. To facilitate the proposal, Ahmad Zahid said he would approach the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the Investment,...
Germany exports 86% of TRIMET’s aluminium production despite 1.84Mt domestic demand from automotive, packaging & extrusion industries
Germany’s last remaining primary aluminium producer, TRIMET Aluminium SE, has a combined nameplate capacity of approximately 540,000 tonnes per year across its German and French smelters. Yet Germany exported 466,756 tonnes of unwrought primary aluminium in 2025, equivalent to 86.44 per cent of that combined capacity. Exports reached 501,678 tonnes in 2023 and 449,590 tonnes in 2024, while shipments totalled 273,080 tonnes between January and July 2026. The comparison presents an intriguing picture of Germany’s aluminium industry. Despite having a limited primary smelting base, the country continues to export hundreds of thousands of tonnes of unwrought aluminium annually. At the same time, it imported 2 million tonnes of primary aluminium in 2025, more than four times its exports. Why...
Press Metal earnings face pressure as aluminium prices fall and carbon anode costs rise
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd is facing pressure on its earnings as aluminium prices fall below US$3,000 per tonne and carbon anode prices reach a three-year high. The increase in raw material costs, combined with weaker aluminium prices, has led RHB Research to lower its earnings forecasts for FY26 to FY28, although the firm has retained its “Buy” recommendation on the company. RHB Research linked Press Metal’s nine percent single-day share price decline to lower aluminium prices, higher carbon anode costs, concerns over rising US inflation, tighter monetary policy and a stronger US dollar. Aluminium prices fell to US$2,987 per tonne as market sentiment weakened following a sell-off in artificial intelligence-related stocks. Expectations of a faster-than-anticipated recovery in the...
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