WBMS Report: Global Primary Aluminum Surplus Hits 97,200 Tons in June 2024

Published: Aug 22, 2024 11:25

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[WBMS: Global Surplus of Primary Aluminum Reached 97,200 Tons in June 2024] The latest report released by the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) shows that in June 2024, global primary aluminum production amounted to 5.9031 million tons, with consumption totaling 5.8059 million tons, resulting in a surplus of 97,200 tons.

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