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[SMM Aluminum News Flash] Today, the inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots in major consumption areas in China was 29,400 mt, down 562 mt from the previous trading day. Destocking was mainly driven by Foshan and Ningbo: on one hand, tight supply of compliant raw materials led some producers to cut or halt production, and delivery demand boosted purchase willingness; on the other hand, frequent rainfall in Ningbo recently reduced warehouse receipts and increased warehouse withdrawals.

[Weekly Review of Aluminum Scrap and Secondary Aluminum]High Raw Material Costs Keep Secondary Aluminum Prices Firm

According to SMM statistics, as of Thursday this week, the social inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots in China's major consumption regions decreased slightly by 400 mt WoW to 62,500 mt, ending seven consecutive weeks of inventory buildup. On one hand, insufficient input tax invoices forced some secondary aluminum smelters to cut production, tightening market supply; on the other hand, traders increased shipments as the spot-futures price spread widened, which, combined with downstream procurement and manufacturers' repurchase activities, accelerated spot circulation. In the short term, supported by invoice source constraints and the spot-futures price spread, social inventory may continue modest destocking, but weak demand will limit the scope for destocking.

[SMM Aluminum News Flash] Today China's secondary aluminum alloy ingot inventory in major consumption areas was 30,000 mt, down 356 mt from the previous day, mainly driven by destocking in the Foshan area.

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[SMM Aluminum News Flash] Today, the inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots in China's major consumption areas was 30,400 mt, down 619 mt from the previous day, mainly driven by destocking in the Foshan area. Recently, increased production cuts and suspensions due to tight compliant raw material supply, combined with delivery demand boosting buying sentiment, pushed inventory lower.

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[SMM Aluminum News Flash] China's secondary aluminum alloy ingot inventory in mainstream consumption areas was reported at 31,000 mt today, down 608 mt WoW.

[SMM Aluminum Update] According to SMM statistics, as of Thursday this week, the social inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots in China's major consumption regions stood at 62,900 mt, up 2,200 mt WoW, marking seven consecutive weeks of inventory buildup, mainly dragged down by weak downstream demand. However, compliant aluminum scrap sources remained tight at this stage, and restricted raw material procurement led enterprises to cut production. The production side prioritized aluminum liquid and long-term contract deliveries, and alloy ingot output was expected to pull back further. The pace of subsequent inventory buildup was expected to slow down, and if source tightness intensified, inventory could shift into a destocking phase.