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In April, China’s electrolytic aluminum production reached 3.87 million tons, up 3.1% year-on-year.
China’s primary aluminum production maintained stable growth in April 2026, laying a solid foundation for the robust supply of premium aluminum sheets, bars, tubes and custom machined components, according to official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) . The steady output expansion...Read more -
Aluminum exports increased by 8.9% in the first four months, with strong production and sales in the domestic aluminum processing industry
Recently, China’s aluminum processing industry has shown a rare hot scene. According to CCTV Finance, from aluminum sheet, strip, foil to aluminum wire, enterprises in multiple segmented fields have full orders, and production workshops continue to operate at high loads. A company that prod...Read more -
Strong aluminum exports in April! Monthly exports of 598000 tons hit a 17 month high
On May 11th, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, the export of unprocessed and rolled aluminum and aluminum materials in China showed a strong growth trend in April 2026, with a significant increase in monthly export volume, reaching a new high in nearly a yea...Read more -
How Is Aluminum Refined and What Elements Does It Contain？
Aluminum (Al) is a lightweight, silvery white metal that ranks as the third most abundant element in the Earth‘s crust, following only oxygen and silicon. However, due to its high chemical reactivity, it never occurs naturally in its pure metallic form. Instead, it is found in compounds, primaril...Read more -
The Hidden Role of Aluminum Alloys in Missile Manufacturing、High-Strength Aerospace Aluminum Solutions
When talking about missiles, people often label them as cold, rigid and high-precision strategic defense equipment. Few associate this sophisticated aerospace equipment with aluminum, a common yet high performance industrial metal. However, aluminum alloys are indispensable core materials in mode...Read more -
Middle Eastern aluminum smelters gradually resume operations, but geopolitical conflicts still constrain the development of the aluminum industry in the Gulf region
On April 28th, the commodity monitoring agency DBX released a report showing that the Jebel Ali aluminum smelter of the United Arab Emirates Global Aluminum Company (EGA), which was affected by the Middle East conflict, is gradually resuming operations and is currently operating at a “near ...Read more -
Global Alumina Output Rises to 12.647 Million Tonnes in March 2026
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has released its latest monthly report, revealing a notable rebound in global alumina production for March 2026. Total output reached 12.647 million metric tonnes (mmt), equivalent to an average daily run rate of 408,000 tonnes. This marks a significant...Read more -
China’s March 2026 Aluminum Production Data: Upstream Stability Meets Downstream Correction, Opportunities Emerge for Value-Added Processing
The National Bureau of Statistics of China has released its comprehensive aluminum industry chain data for March 2026, painting a picture of steady primary metal supply against a backdrop of softening semi finished output. For international buyers sourcing aluminum plate, bar, tube, and precision...Read more -
In response to industry concerns, the Working Group on Aluminum Application Technology for Air Conditioning has set the tone: standards come first, and empirical evidence is king
Against the backdrop of the recent public opinion storm in the air conditioning industry regarding the “aluminum instead of copper” technology route, authoritative institutions in the industry have finally spoken out and set the tone. On April 23rd, the Aluminum Reinforcement Applicat...Read more -
China’s Primary Aluminum Output Holds Steady in March, Downstream Demand and Trade Dynamics Shape Market
According to data released by China’s National Bureau of Statistics, the country’s primary aluminum (electrolytic aluminum) production reached 3.85 million metric tons in March 2026, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.7%. For the first quarter of the year, cumulative output stood...Read more -
China’s Bauxite Imports Surge 32.8% in March as Alumina Exports Tumble
China’s bauxite imports soared to 21.78 million tonnes in March 2026, marking a sharp 32.8% year-on-year increase, according to the latest customs data. The strong inflow pushed first-quarter bauxite arrivals to 57.97 million tonnes, up 23.6% from the same period last year,Meanwhile, China’s alum...Read more -
Global Primary Aluminum Saw a Modest Surplus of 68,900 Tons in February 2026
According to the latest report from the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS), global primary aluminum production reached 6.1771 million metric tons in February 2026, while consumption stood at 6.1081 million metric tons, resulting in a small surplus of 68,900 tons. For the first two months of ...Read more