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China Primary Aluminum Output in August 2026: Industry Insight for Aluminum Plate, Bar, Tube & Machining Supply
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 metal...Read more -
Lithium battery aluminum foil and ADC12 rise together, rewriting the aluminum demand map with lightweight, and widening the premium of processed materials
The lightweight competition of new energy vehicles is pushing aluminum materials to the center of the demand map, the average price of Yangtze River spot aluminum alloy ADC12 is reported at 24300 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan, A356.2 is reported at 24700 yuan/ton, up 100 yuan, cast aluminum alloy ingot A...Read more -
ADC12 stable report 24000, A356.2 surge 24400! Under the trend of lightweight, the aluminum processing track is being re priced
When the price of electrolytic aluminum is narrowly adjusted within the range, the true price elasticity is quietly shifting to the processing end. As of noon on September 1st, the latest price of Shanghai Aluminum 2610 contract is 24110 yuan/ton, an increase of 150 yuan from yesterday’s se...Read more -
Set a new low in 16 years! Major Japanese ports experience a significant drop in aluminum inventory, as Middle East disruptions ignite global aluminum supply concerns
On August 20th, the global aluminum supply chain received another critical warning signal. Renowned Japanese business giant Marubeni Corporation has released the latest port inventory data, highlighting the tense situation of overseas aluminum supply. The supply tightening effect caused by geopol...Read more -
Spending $400 million to resume production! Middle Eastern aluminum giants continue to restart electrolytic cells, causing a change in the global aluminum supply pattern
On August 12th, the leading aluminum production company in the Middle East, Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), announced its resumption plan, planning to invest about $400 million to repair a conflict damaged aluminum smelting facility in Abu Dhabi and promote the return of production capacity to no...Read more -
Global Primary Aluminium Output Falls 1.5% in June 2026 to 5.98 Million Tonnes: Turn a Tighter Supply Picture into Your Sourcing Advantage
On July 20. 2026, the International Aluminum Institute (IAI) released figures showing that global primary aluminum production declined 1.5% year-on-year in June 2026, reaching 5.98 million tonnes. Average daily output stood at 199,300 tonnes. Within this total, Chinese production was estimated a...Read more -
Green electric aluminum single daily report 23820 yuan premium 195 yuan! Under the ceiling of 45 million tons of production capacity, there is no increase in the supply of primary aluminum
Green aluminum is rewriting pricing rules. On July 30th, the average price of comprehensive green electric aluminum in the Yangtze River was reported at 23820 yuan/ton, which was about 195 yuan higher than the average price of A00 aluminum at 23625 yuan on the same day. On one hand, the premium o...Read more -
Alcoa has lowered its guidance for annual alumina production.
Alcoa’s second quarter 2026 earnings deliver a mixed signal to global aluminum markets. The US aluminum major posted a 31% year-on-year revenue increase to $3.97 billion in Q2, a record quarterly high lifted by rising aluminum prices and the restart of previously idled smelting capacity. Its alum...Read more -
In May, the global supply of primary aluminum exceeded demand by 71,600 tons.
The latest data from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) presents a nuanced picture of the global aluminum market. In May 2026, worldwide primary aluminum production reached 6.07 million metric tons, while consumption stood at 5.9984 million tons – yielding a modest surplus of 71,600 tons...Read more -
War-induced shortages drove a 16% increase in China’s aluminum exports—ensuring the supply of aluminum sheets, bars, tubes, and precision machined products.
Global aluminum supply chains are under severe strain. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has triggered abrupt production halts across several critical manufacturing hubs, tearing a widening gap in international supply. The result has been a sharp rally in prices and a frantic search for reliabl...Read more -
The resumption of production of 300000 tons in the Middle East has hit the ceiling of domestic production capacity. Who dominates the pricing when aluminum supply collides with the east and west?
On one hand, there is the roaring resumption of production by Middle Eastern aluminum plants, while on the other hand, the red line of domestic production capacity is locked. The global aluminum supply is experiencing an ‘East West collision’. Western Front: Middle East resumes produc...Read more -
China Aluminum Import and Export Data for May 2026
The General Administration of Customs of China has released official trade statistics for the aluminum sector in May 2026, painting a clear picture of shifting supply demand dynamics across the full aluminum value chain. For global buyers sourcing aluminum sheets, extruded bars, seamless tubes an...Read more