LME Aluminum Inventory Down 0.56% on March 16, Continues Monthly Decline

Published: Mar 16, 2026 17:42

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[SMM Aluminum Flash News] On March 16, LME aluminum inventory stood at 442,800 mt, down 2,475 mt from the previous day, a decrease of 0.56%; over the past week, LME aluminum inventory decreased by a cumulative 11,800 mt, a decline of 2.60%; over the past month, LME aluminum inventory decreased by a cumulative 38,700 mt, a decline of 8.04%.

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