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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

High inventory + sluggish demand, the domestic aluminum market’s “golden March and silver April” has completely failed to materialize

On March 23rd, 2026. the domestic aluminum market experienced a significant pullback, and the traditional “gold, silver, and four” consumption peak season expectations were completely shattered. The market was severely tested by the “weak peak season”, and spot and futures... Read More

Global primary aluminum production reached 5.685 million tons in February, marking a 0.9% year-on-year increase.

According to the latest data released by the International Aluminum Institute (IAI), global primary aluminum production totaled 5.685 million metric tons in February 2026, marking a year-on-year increase of 0.9%. The report further indicates that global daily average output stood at 203,000 metri... Read More

Bauxite faces a “supply-side” turning point: Guinea plans to regulate production capacity, and prices are expected to stabilize after halving

Industry Express The global bauxite market is entering a critical moment of correction. According to multiple foreign media reports, Guinea, as the core supplier of bauxite worldwide (accounting for about 70%), is currently in talks with major mining companies, planning to proactively control mar... Read More

China’s Unwrought Aluminum & Exports Surge 16.7% in February 2026

Latest customs data reveals robust momentum in China’s aluminum foreign trade for February 2026, with downstream semi fabricated aluminum products posting strong export growth while raw material imports remain elevated, signaling steady recovery in global manufacturing demand. In February 2026, C... Read More
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