[SMM Flash News] Central China Aluminum Price on February 13

Published: Feb 13, 2026 12:33

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SMM, February 13: Trading in the Central China market remained sluggish today. On the last trading day before the Chinese New Year, downstream processing enterprises had largely completed pre-holiday stockpiling, with only minimal just-in-time procurement. Most traders had already entered the Chinese New Year holiday, leading to limited spot cargo availability in the market. Only a few traders engaged in buying the dip for stockpiling. Actual transaction prices in the Central China market ultimately ranged from a premium of 400 yuan to a discount of 60 yuan against the Central China price.

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