
Inventory overview: 850,000 tonnes arrives as expected; destocking pace slows marginally China’s aluminium ingot social inventory fell steadily from a phase high of 1.13 million tonnes in early July, with destocking of more than 170,000 tonnes in July alone. In August, the pace of destocking slowed...
Aluminium billet inventory fell to 139,500 tonnes, warehouse withdrawals recovered and processing fees were broadly under pressure. According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium billet inventory in major consumption areas recorded 139,500 tonnes on August 27, down 5,000 tonnes from last Monday and...
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On May 12, China’s domestic aluminium billet inventory surged by 10,100 tonnes or 7.84 per cent W-o-W to halt at 138,700 tonnes, said SMM. Lower conversion margins may in the future, entice purchasers. After the epidemic was brought under control, the market mood improved. As a result, inventories...

Vedanta Limited is continuing to cut its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices in line with the incessant downfall of the LME aluminium benchmark price. On Tuesday, May 10, Vedanta slashed its aluminium wire rod price by INR 8,250 per tonne or 3.2 per cent to INR 249,750 - 257,250 per...

Vedanta Limited further reduced its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices on May 6, in response to the LME aluminium benchmark price fall. The company cut its aluminium wire rod price by INR 2,250 per tonne to INR 263,000 – 270,500 per tonne versus INR 265,250 -272,750 per tonne on May 5....

China’s domestic aluminium billet inventory heightened by 22,700 tonnes or 21.45 percent W-o-W to stop at 128,600 tonnes, as of May 5, 2022. Because of the pandemic's ongoing interruption of consumption, downstream purchasers have become increasingly cautious. However, when aluminium prices fall...

Vedanta Limited further reduced its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from May 4, 2022, for the fifth consecutive time since April 23. According to the revised prices, Vedanta is currently selling its aluminium wire rod at INR 263,500-271,000 per tonne after cutting it by...

In a mutual decision, two senior executives at United Company Rusal International PJSC decided to acquire the U.S. facility of the Russian aluminium giant. Presently known as Rusal America, the unit will be renamed PerenniAL. Previous chief executive officer and president of Rusal America, Brian...

Vedanta Limited continued to reduce its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices for the fourth time in a row since April 21. With effect from April 30, 2022, Vedanta cut its aluminium ingot price by INR 3,000 per tonne or 1.11 per cent to INR 266,500--302,200 per tonne. A day before, the...

China’s aluminium billet inventory had fallen by 9.88 per cent W-o-W to settle at105,900 tonnes as of Thursday, April 28. The epidemic hampered transportation and downstream purchases in east China. Overall due to downstream restocking, social inventories are likely to fall more after the vacation....

Vedanta Limited has continued to cut its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from Tuesday, April 26. The company has reduced its aluminium wire rod price significantly by INR 11,250 per tonne or 3.8 per cent to INR 279,500- 287,000 per tonne. The last cut on April 21 brought...

Vedanta Limited cut its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, with effect from Thursday April 21, soon after it raised the prices on the previous day. With effect from April 21, the company reduced its aluminium ingot price by INR 5,500 per tonne or 1.90 per cent to INR 283,250-330,750 per...

On Thursday, April 21, China’s aluminium billet inventories plunged by 11.37 percent W-o-W to stop at 119,100 tonnes. East China's transportation efficiency is unlikely to increase considerably in the near future, keeping stocks relatively steady. The peak season in south China drove destocking. As...

Vedanta Limited has hiked its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices on Tuesday, April 20, in response to the LME aluminium price growth. Vedanta has raised its aluminium ingot price by INR 6,500 per tonne or 2.30 per cent to INR 288,750-336,250 per tonne as against the increase of INR 1,250...

Vedanta Limited slightly expanded its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices on Friday April 15, following a sharp cut of INR 13,000 per tonne on April 12. Since the latest increase, Vedanta is selling its aluminium wire rod price at INR 289750- 297250 per tonne, up by INR 1,250 per tonne or...

On Thursday, April 14, China’s aluminium billet inventory declined by 8.02 percent W-o-W to halt at 146,400 tonnes. The epidemic significantly impacted both freight inflows and outflows, therefore inventories in east China did not alter substantially. The adjustments in east China's inventory will...

Hindalco Industries Limited has again cut its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from Thursday, April 14, albeit much lesser than the previous day. As against the slash of INR 12,500 per tonne on Tuesday April 12, Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod price has seen a trim of INR...

Vedanta Limited again chopped its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, with effect from Tuesday, April 12, following an increase on April 9. As per the revised prices revealed, Vedanta is selling its aluminium ingot at INR 281,000-328,500 per tonne, down by INR 13,000 per tonne or 4 per...

Hindalco Industries Limited again slashed its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from Tuesday, April 12, following a hike on April 9. As per the revised prices published by Hindalco, the company’s aluminium wire rod price is standing at INR 292,350 per tonne after being...

The aluminium downstream sector had a lot going on this week from Hindalco’s aluminium billets and wire rod prices shrinking by 2% to the Zimbabwean President visiting his country’s aluminium wire assets on a quest to encourage people for a sustainable future. According to Shanghai PMI (Purchasing...