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Lithium battery aluminum foil grabbing, AI robots entering the factory! Traditional cast aluminum alloys are in a horizontal trend, and the demand for aluminum is on the rise with both ice and fire
On one hand, there is a rush for materials driven by lithium aluminum foil and AI robots, while on the other hand, the horizontal trend of traditional cast aluminum alloys is weakening, the demand for aluminum is showing deep differentiation in November. The average price of 12 micron lithium bat...Read more -
Global Primary Aluminum Output Falls in September 2026: Key Takeaways for Aluminum Buyers
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has released its latest primary aluminum production figures for September 2026, revealing a month-on-month decline in global ingot output. This market update delivers critical insights for industrial purchasers sourcing aluminum plate, aluminum bar, alu...Read more -
Global Alumina Output Rises Slightly in Septembe
According to the latest release from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), global alumina production edged higher in September 2026. The figures offer critical visibility for industrial buyers sourcing aluminum plate, aluminum bar, aluminum tube and precision CNC machined aluminum parts, a...Read more -
Low altitude economy from ‘flying’ to ‘building’: structural opportunities for aluminum titanium materials are being priced ahead of schedule
On October 15th, the 2026 Low altitude Economic Industry Development Conference opened in Zigong. The conference focuses on airspace management, construction of general airports and vertical takeoff and landing sites, public air routes, intelligent networking systems, medium and large unmanned ae...Read more -
China’s August Exports of Unwrought Aluminum & Aluminum Products Rise 17.3% Year-on-Year
China’s aluminum foreign trade posted robust growth in August 2026, according to official customs data. The strong export momentum reflects the global market’s rising demand for Chinese aluminum semi-finished goods and processed aluminum components. Customs General Administration statistics show ...Read more -
Differentiation in the general decline: Casting aluminum alloys have followed suit, while lithium battery aluminum foil and cost side remain stable, supporting structural toughness
Under the surface of a general decline in aluminum prices, the industrial chain is showing an uneven differentiation between hot and cold. On October 9th, the latest price of the Shanghai Aluminum 2611 contract was 23500 yuan/ton, a decrease of 85 yuan from yesterday’s settlement (update ti...Read more -
50% aluminum tariff hits North American aluminum rolling industry, Novelis Kingston factory cuts production and layoffs signal
After the implementation of the US policy of imposing a 50% tariff on imported aluminum, the backlash effect of the industry is spreading from the trade cost side to the physical production side. Novelis, a leading global aluminum rolling company, announced on September 18th that it will implemen...Read more -
Alba Aluminum’s production capacity has recovered to 80% of pre war levels, with plans to acquire overseas factories to regain 1.6 million tons of production capacity
On September 17th, according to foreign media reports, at the Fastmarkets Aluminum Conference held in Budapest, Ali Bakali, CEO of Bahrain Alba Aluminum, the world’s largest single aluminum smelter, disclosed to Reuters the latest production and operation situation of the company. The compa...Read more -
US Primary Aluminum Output Analysis in Q1 2026 | Reliable Aluminum Plate, Bar, Tube & Machining Supply
The regional supply pattern of the global aluminum market continues to adjust in 2026, with subtle fluctuations emerging in US domestic primary aluminum production. According to authoritative overseas industry statistics, the United States recorded 167,000 metric tons of primary aluminum output i...Read more -
Lightweight rewriting the aluminum demand map! Lithium battery aluminum foil, ADC12, A356.2 premium widen, automotive photovoltaic energy storage resonance pushes up aluminum ceiling
When the demand for building profiles reaches its peak, the consumption center of aluminum is quietly shifting. On September 10th 2026, the average price of A00 aluminum in the Yangtze River spot market was reported at 24560 yuan/ton, unchanged from yesterday, and the overall market entered a nar...Read more -
GB1589 New Regulations Implemented: Commercial Vehicles’ ‘Compliance Evolution’ Reshaps the Logic of Metal Demand
Recently, the official release of the mandatory national standard GB 1589-2026 has set the tone for the development of the commercial vehicle industry in the next decade. The new regulations will be implemented from July 1, 2027, and a transition period will be set for switching between new and o...Read more -
Export-Grade Aluminum Plate, Bar, Tube & CNC Machining Parts from China
China’s aluminum processing sector continues to demonstrate strong global competitiveness, sustaining steady export growth in semi-finished aluminum materials. According to official customs statistics, the country’s unwrought aluminum and aluminum product exports reached 643,000 metric tons in Ju...Read more