The global aluminum supply chain keeps adjusting amid shifting downstream manufacturing demands. Latest official data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics delivers fresh production updates for the non‑ferrous metal sector.

In August 2026, China’s output of ten major non‑ferrous metals reached 7.10 million metric tons, marking a year‑on‑year growth of 1.6 %. The cumulative production from January to August hit 55.58 million metric tons, rising 2.9 % compared with the same period last year. As the core segment of non‑ferrous metal production, primary aluminum maintained steady output expansion. August primary aluminum production stood at 3.98 million metric tons, with a year‑on‑year increase of 4.7 %. The January‑August total output arrived at 31.12 million metric tons, recording a 3.9 % year‑over‑year gain.

Even though primary aluminum output is on an upward track, the value‑added index for non‑ferrous metal smelting and rolling processing saw some monthly pressure. The sector’s value‑added dropped by 4.1 % year‑on‑year for August, while the January‑August cumulative value‑added fell 1.1 %. This divergence reveals a realistic market condition: raw‑material capacity grows, yet downstream fabricating faces fluctuating order cycles. For overseas buyers, this creates a valuable window to source reliable semi‑finished aluminum goods from China.

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