Mexico and Argentina take different AD actions on Chinese aluminium products
Mexico and Argentina are moving in different directions on aluminium imports from China. Mexico has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on aluminium bars, rods and profiles, while Argentina has dropped its existing anti-dumping order on certain aluminium tubes. Mexico has issued an anti-dumping duty...
Energy costs drive China's August inflation as non-ferrous metals surge 20.8%
China's producer inflation accelerated in August as higher energy and non-ferrous metal prices pushed industrial costs higher, while weak domestic demand kept consumer inflation subdued. China's factory-gate inflation accelerated in August, with non-ferrous metal smelting and processing prices...
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Price charts in India hit by ripple effect of April’s routine of alumina and aluminium maintenance season in China
Aluminium prices in India nudged up 0.8 per cent to INR 238.9 per kilogram, buoyed by a chain reaction unfolding in China’s refinery landscape. But this isn’t just another pricing blip, and it’s a mirror to something deeper: the calculated routine of alumina supply, energy bottlenecks, and macro...
From drivers to decliners – Unlike Q1 2025, China and Europe’s alumina output slips in April, dragging global production down
In April 2025, the world alumina production, including chemical and metallurgical-grade, totalled 12.407 million tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month downfall of 2.48 per cent from 12.723 million tonnes, found the International Aluminium Institute. Of the total alumina output, metallurgical-grade...
Turkey initiates anti-dumping probe on import of some Chinese-origin products like aluminium frames for PV panels
On Sunday, Turkish authorities announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into the import of specific Chinese-origin products, including solar panel junction boxes, sodium gluconate, and aluminium frames used in photovoltaic (PV) panels. The decision was formalised through the...
Q1 2025 global EV battery market: China’s dominance intensifies, elbowing Japan and Korea
In the first quarter of 2025, the global electric vehicle (EV) battery market experienced a considerable surge, with total installed capacity reaching 221.8 GWh, which is a 38.8 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Today, we delve into the leading brands and their performance in...
Shanghai Futures to host cast aluminium alloy options in response to market demand for sustainable alternatives
The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) is set to enter China's recycled metal futures market with the introduction of cast aluminium alloy futures and options. As reported on May 26, 2025, the exchange has secured approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for this launch. The move is...
ASI certifies Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd against Chain of Custody Standard V2
Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for their Anhui Maximum Aluminium Industries Co., Ltd. facility, located in Anhui, China. The facility attained ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification (Provisional) in...
In April 2025, China's cumulative aluminium extrusion exports declined by 18.39% YoY and slightly decreased by 1.47% MoM
According to customs data, China's aluminium extrusion (HS codes 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76.0429 million, and 76.043 million) exports reached 70,800 tonnes in April 2025, down 18.39 per cent Y-o-Y and slightly down 1.47 per cent M-o-M. Observing the regional distribution of exports, Guangdong...
The weekly operating rate of aluminium processors continued to decline by 0.2% to 61.4%, with sector differentiation and a notable rebound in export trade
This week, the operating rate of leading enterprises in China's downstream aluminium processing sector declined slightly by 0.2 percentage points M-o-M to 61.4 per cent, with continued divergence across segments. The operating rate of primary aluminium alloy remained stable, while aluminium wheel...
Industry titans unlocking revolutionary technologies to recycle aluminium dross into a strategic resource
The aluminium industry is on a determined mission to build a truly closed-loop supply chain, and the spotlight is firmly on aluminium dross. Around the globe, smelters are ramping up efforts to minimise waste and supercharge recycling, driven by ambitious sustainability goals. Thanks to...
Operating capacity of alumina rebounds slightly, bauxite prices rise, pushing alumina cost curve upwards
Futures market: Overnight, the most-traded alumina 2509 futures contract opened at RMB 3,191 per tonne, with a high of RMB 3,228 per tonne, a low of RMB 3,153 per tonne, and closed at RMB 3,199 per tonne, down RMB 30 per tonne or 0.94 per cent, with open interest at 393,000 lots. Image for...
China’s downstream aluminium market in Q1 ’25: Cracks emerge in trade landscape
Since January, US President Donald Trump has announced the probable implementation of tariffs. He did not disclose the details then, but the history made aluminium traders susceptible to the future of the global aluminium import-export scenario, which, with time, proved to be true. China’s...
Destocking in East China exceeds expectations, suppliers strongly refuse to budge on prices
Today, SHFE aluminium fluctuated in the morning session, with its centre moving higher. From the perspective of the spot market performance, destocking exceeded expectations, providing support for local spot premiums. Amid high aluminium prices, downstream purchase willingness declined, while...
"China’s 2025-2027 action plan aims to boost clean energy adoption to over 30 per cent, increase recycled aluminium production beyond 15 million tonnes, and improve energy efficiency across at least 30 per cent of capacity by 2027,” Michelle Leung, Head of Asia Metals & Mining, Sustainability, at Bloomberg
Michelle Leung is the Head of Asia Metals and Mining, Sustainability at Bloomberg Intelligence, where she conducts comprehensive research on key metals in Asia, with a particular focus on China and an active speaker at global conferences. Prior to her current role, Michelle served as an ESG Analyst...
In April, net alumina exports reached 252,200 tonnes, with a significant decrease expected in net exports in May
According to China Customs, in April 2025, China exported 262,900 tonnes of alumina, up 101.6 per cent Y-o-Y; imported 10,700 tonnes of alumina, down 90.1 per cent Y-o-Y; and had a net alumina import of 252,200 tonnes in April. From January to April 2025, China's cumulative alumina imports reached...
Destocking in fundamentals provides support for premiums, with downstream enterprises mainly purchasing as needed
Today, SHFE aluminium fluctuated in the morning session, with its centre moving higher. From the perspective of spot market performance, social inventory destocking provided support for local spot premiums. Downstream enterprises purchased aluminium as needed amid high aluminium prices. Image for...
Yunnan Aluminum: Simultaneous rise of aluminium commodities’ volume & price lead to Q1 revenue hike of 20% Y-o-Y
Yunnan Aluminum Co., Ltd. recently released its Q1 2025 performance report. According to the announcement, the company achieved a total revenue of 14.411 billion yuan in Q1, up 26.89 per cent Y-o-Y. The net profit attributable to shareholders of the publicly listed firm was 974 million yuan, down...
April 2025: China sees 3.8%Y-oY drop in aluminium imports; bauxite imports rise 19%
According to customs data, China's unwrought aluminium and aluminium products imports in April saw a 3.8 per cent decline year-on-year, but it increased 8.82 per cent month-on-month. In April 2025, China’s unwrought aluminium and aluminium product imports stood at 370,000 tonnes, representing a 3.8...
Mingtai Aluminum: Production and sales of aluminium plate/sheet, strip and foil in Q1 reach new historical highs; current orders on hand can support one and a half months of production schedule
In mid-May, Mingtai Al. released a record of investor relations activities, mentioning that the company's production and sales of aluminium plate/sheet, strip and foil in Q1 reached a new historical high, with sales volume approaching 380,000 tonnes, up 11 per cent Y-o-Y. The company is unwavering...
