Industry News
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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 -
March China Exports Unwrought Aluminum & Aluminum Products: 485,000 Tons
In March 2026, China exported 485,000 metric tons of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products, according to the latest customs data. For the first quarter of the year, cumulative exports reached 1.456 million metric tons, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.5%. While aluminum exports expand...Read more -
Global aluminum inventories are critically low, with prices expected to exceed $4,000 in the coming months.
Amid continued tensions in the US-Iran geopolitical situation, the global aluminum supply chain is facing an unprecedented shock. JPMorgan issued a research report warning that visible global aluminum inventories have plummeted to just 1.9 million metric tons, equivalent to less than nine days of...Read more -
The war in the Middle East is disrupting the global aluminum supply chain: Iran’s attack on an aluminum plant may trigger a record high in prices
According to industry news and foreign media reports, Iran’s recent military strikes on key aluminum production facilities in the Middle East are pushing the global aluminum market to the brink of an imminent supply crisis. This attack has caused substantial damage to the production plants ...Read more