Industry News
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Capacity stuck at 98.7%, overseas production reduced by 1.8 million tons: How will the supply ceiling of the aluminum market determine price trends in 2026
Domestic: 45 million tons of red line has reached its limit There is no room for easy expansion of production. As of March 2026, the domestic electrolytic aluminum production capacity is about 45.18 million tons, with an operating capacity of 44.6 million tons and a capacity utilization rate of 9...Read more -
April China Aluminum Industry Chain Production Summary
Official figures from the National Bureau of Statistics of China have unveiled the full production performance of the domestic aluminum industrial chain in April 2026, delivering mixed growth signals across upstream raw materials, primary metal and downstream processed products. The overall opera...Read more -
Global Primary Aluminium Output Falls 2.1% in April to 5.922 Million Tonnes
IAI data shows daily production of 197,400 tonnes as smelter constraints drive supply tightness across downstream sheet, bar and tube markets. Global primary aluminium production decreased 2.1% year-on-year in April 2026, totalling 5.922 million tonnes, the International Aluminium Institute (IAI)...Read more -
Application of Aluminum in Automotive Lightweighting
Against the backdrop of the rapid development of new energy vehicles and the full implementation of the global green, low carbon and environmental protection concept, automotive lightweighting has become a core development trend driving the transformation and upgrading of the automotive industry....Read more -
In April, China’s exports of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products increased by 15.3% year-on-year.
China’s aluminum sector posted robust export growth in April 2026, fueled by resilient global market demand and improved competitiveness of domestic aluminum products, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs. The surge highlights China’s pivotal role in the global alum...Read more -
3 million tons supply gap, 55 year low inventory: Citigroup predicts aluminum price to hit $4000
Citigroup has issued a strong bullish signal in its latest commodity research report, stating that the global aluminum market is facing its strongest upward trend in over 50 years due to a sudden supply shock, and has significantly raised its price forecast. The analyst of the bank pointed out th...Read more -
Nickel King’s heavy investment in Indonesian aluminum industry: a cost and ceiling reduction blow
Strategic layout: a clear path from “rumors” to “heavy bets” Qingshan’s aluminum industry layout in Indonesia has formed a clear echelon: 1. Existing production capacity: Huaqing Aluminum Industry, a joint venture with Huafeng Group, located in the Qingshan Park of M...Read more -
Export volume increased by 25.3%, prices hit a new low in nearly 4 years, Guinea plans to implement export restrictions to boost prices
On April 28th, the Ministry of Mines of Guinea officially released data showing that, driven by continued demand from foreign markets, the country’s bauxite production in the first quarter of 2026 achieved a significant increase of 25%. At the same time, facing the current dilemma of low ba...Read more -
Aluminum: The High-Performance Lightweight Material Powering the New Energy Vehicle Era
As new energy vehicles gain widespread popularity across the global automotive market, high-grade aluminum alloy materials have emerged as an indispensable core foundational material behind modern green mobility. Boasting outstanding lightweight properties, superior structural strength and reliab...Read more -
Global Primary Aluminum Output Reaches 6.3 Million Tons in March 2026, Highlighting China’s Dominant Role
According to data released by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on April 20, 2026, global primary aluminum production reached 6.302 million metric tons in March. China remained the leading producer, with an estimated output of 3.795 million tons, accounting for approximately 60% of the ...Read more -
2 million ton gap warning: Middle East ‘black swan’ triggers global aluminum supply crisis
Core viewpoint: By April 2026, the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has spread from the energy sector to industrial metals. Global top trader Mercuria has issued a warning that the aluminum market is experiencing the largest single supply shock of the century. Affected by the blockade of ...Read more -
Taiwan Tech Firms Face Profit Squeeze as Aluminum Prices Soar, Supply Chains Rethink Needed
The recent surge in aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) hitting a four year high of $3,500 per metric ton, it’s sending shockwaves through Taiwan’s technology manufacturing sector. Driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and structural supply deficits, the ...Read more