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China EV sales create record-high penetrate rate in Jul
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China's automotive industry remained broadly stable in July 2026, though the market entered its traditional off-season, with both month-on-month and year-on-year sales declining. However, the penetration rate of electric vehicles (EVs) hit a record high, with the decline largely driven by conventional fuel vehicles. In July, the auto market entered its traditional off-season, with foot traffic and orders naturally declining. This was compounded by the pull-forward of some demand from mid-year ...
China aluminium stocks fall below 900,000t, defying seasonal norms
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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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According to calculations by the Mysteel Aluminium Research Team, the weighted average full production cost for China's aluminium sector stood at RMB 15,760 per tonne in July 2026, up RMB 66 per tonne month-on-month. The Mysteel spot aluminium ingot average price for the same period was RMB 23,099 per tonne, resulting in a theoretical industry profit of RMB 7,339 per tonne, down RMB 738 per tonne M-o-M. Overall, falling aluminium prices coupled with a slight rise in costs led to a contraction ...
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