Cast Aluminum Alloy Inventory Falls 13,900 mt WoW Amid Widening Spot-Futures Spread and Price Cuts

Published: Mar 27, 2026 11:47

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[SMM Flash News] According to SMM data, cast aluminum alloy social inventory fell 13,900 mt WoW this week, with the decline widening further from last week. First, the spot-futures price spread widened, and spot traders accelerated shipments, driving a faster inventory drawdown; second, overall demand did not improve, low-price competition in the market intensified, and enterprises accelerated the pace of inventory digestion by cutting prices to compete for orders.

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