ADC12 consolidates on a strong note as costs rise and orders see marginal improvement
Aluminium scrap: This week, China's aluminium scrap market price centre edged up alongside primary aluminium. As of September 10, SMM A00 aluminium prices closed at RMB 24,560 per tonne, up RMB 210 per tonne from RMB 24,350 per tonne last Thursday. Domestic aluminium scrap prices followed with...
Aluminium fluoride prices rise on cost support; premium for high-grade supply widens
This week, trading sentiment in China's aluminium fluoride enterprises was moderate, and aluminium fluoride prices continued to rise. As of now, SMM mainstream quotations for aluminium fluoride stand at RMB 11,500-12,300 per tonne; cryolite spot prices firmed, with SMM cryolite quotations at RMB...
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Alumina spot price in China descends by RMB12/t to RMB2,921/t; A00 aluminium ingot price drops by RMB20/t
On Tuesday, April 4, the average alumina spot price slumped by RMB 12 per tonne to halt at RMB 2,921 per tonne. The prices in Henan and Shanxi have dropped by RMB 20 per tonne and RMB 15 per tonne to come in at RMB 2,960 per tonne and RMB 2,955 per tonne. In other provinces like Shandong and...
Global alumina market witnessed significant developments in 2022
The Chinese alumina production capacity was approximately 76.6 million tonnes as of November 2022. AlCircle’s latest report ‘Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023’ states that the nation's alumina refineries used about 79 per cent of their capacity in November 2022 compared to 81 per cent in...
Taking a closer look at the recent developments in the Aluminium FRP segment
Worldwide aluminium FRP usage is estimated at 24.1 million tonnes in 2022 and is expected to grow at about 2.4 per cent to reach 24.7 million tonnes by 2023. AlCircle's latest industry-focused report, 'Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023 ', reveals that China accounted for about 33 per cent,...
China’s aluminium billet inventories bid goodbye to 9,600 tonnes this week
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China’s social inventories of aluminium billet plunged by 9,600 tonnes week-on-week to settle at 158,400 tonnes as of March 30. The inventories extended downfall at a higher rate this week compared to a drop of 1,500 tonnes in the week ended March 23...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: China’s Yunnan province might restrict aluminium production due to energy crisis; Government of India to sell remaining BALCO stakes
At this moment, the primary sector is the most vulnerable area in the aluminium value chain, with the global energy crisis at its peak and the Russia-Ukraine crisis causing enough turfs in the economic conditions. Last week, there were reports of China facing a recurring energy shortage in the...
Gränges partners with China's Shandong Innovation Group to produce sustainable aluminium
As part of a joint venture, Gränges and Shandong Innovation Metal (group) Technology are on the go for constructing a recycling and casting facility in Yunnan , a hydropower-rich area in China. However, it has also been confirmed that the joint venture has secured access to low-carbon primary...
China’s aluminium ingot inventories record slower weekly decline settling at 1.09 million tonnes on March 30
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s social inventories of aluminium ingot further lost 38,000 tonnes over a week across the eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants, to stand at 1.09 million tonnes as of Thursday, March 30. But it is to be noted that the weekly decline...
Seng Casin Electronics exporting pure aluminium to China enters local beverage can market
A Cambodian recycling company, Seng Casin Electronics, has begun locally producing secondary aluminium from aluminium scrap to be readily exported to China. The first of its kind in Cambodia, the company also wishes to venture out with its aluminium products into the domestic industrial sector....
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price loses RMB10/t on March 30; Aluminium price in Tianjin drops RMB40/t
A00 aluminium ingot price has slumped by RMB 10 per tonne, officially closing at RMB 18,580 per tonne, as the Shanghai Metals Market recorded on March 30, Thursday. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,560 per tonne and RMB 18,600 per tonne, with spot contracts trading at...
Monthly fall in global alumina production extends during Feb'2023 totalling 10.232 million tonnes: IAI
According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, the world alumina production recorded 10.232 million tonnes in February 2023, reflecting a decrease of 10.40 per cent month-on-month and representing the second month of downfall this year. In January 2023, the alumina output was 11.420...
Energy crisis expected in Yunnan throughout 2023, aluminium production may be affected
China, the world's largest aluminium producer, is again in a precarious position. In this instance, the primary cause is a problem with the nation's power supply in the southwest. Due to a severe water constraint, the Yunnan province , the centre of southern China's aluminium manufacturing...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price in Tianjin grows to RMB18,590/t; Low carbon aluminium price remains the same at RMB19,292/t
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has shown no change to close at RMB 18,590 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,570 per tonne and RMB 18,610 per tonne. The spot contract is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 70 to RMB 30 per tonne. As per the data, the A00 aluminium...
China’s prebaked anode exports in Jan-Feb'23 rise to 321,300 tonnes, with Shandong accounting for 77%
According to China Customs data, China exported 321,300 tonnes of the prebaked anode during January-February 2023. That reflected a year-on-year increase of 1.22 per cent. In January, China exported 189,900 tonnes, which decreased by 30.81 per cent to 131,400 tonnes the following month. Shandong...
18th edition of Aluminium China 2023 to bring in new business opportunities and partnerships
The 18th edition of Aluminium China, one of the biggest aluminium trade fairs in the world and a leading indicator of the sector will take place in Shanghai in July. The event, dedicated to advancing the sustainable growth of the global aluminium industry, will bring together new goods,...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price skyrockets by RMB190/t; Alumina price in Lianyungang sheds RMB30/t
A00 aluminium ingot price has levitated by RMB 190 per tonne, officially closing at RMB 18,590 per tonne, as the Shanghai Metals Market recorded on March 28, Tuesday. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,570 per tonne and RMB 18,610 per tonne, with spot contracts trading at...
China’s aluminium ingot inventories continue destocking by 18,000 tonnes over the weekend
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China’s social inventories of aluminium ingot have continued destocking over the weekend ending March 27, 2023. Data shows the inventories have decreased by 18,000 tonnes from Thursday, March 23, to total 1.11 million tonnes but stand 55,000 tonnes...
Global alumina demand will remain strong in 2023
Alumina supply from China, the Middle East and Brazil witnessed growth in 2022. China ranked as the largest alumina producer, while Australia was the world's second-largest alumina producer in 2022. The commissioning of new capacities in China and the supply from Brazil remained key sector drivers....
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price grows by RMB80/t t0 RMB18,400/t; Low carbon aluminium price hikes by RMB100/t
On Monday, March 27, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 80 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,400 per tonne. On a W-o-W calculation , a hike of RMB 160 was witnessed from RMB 18,240 per tonne recorded on Monday, March 20. Today, the average prices are expected to be between RMB 18, 380...
