China's Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingot Inventory Down 8,540 mt, Continues Destocking Trend

Published: Apr 2, 2026 17:47

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[SMM Aluminum Market Bulletin] According to SMM statistics, the social inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots in China’s major consumption regions decreased by 8,540 mt from last Thursday today, extending the destocking trend.

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