ADC12 Market Slumps as Prices Drop and Demand Weakens Ahead of Labour Day

Published: Apr 30, 2026 14:44

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[SMM Aluminum Alloy Daily Review] The ADC12 market overall remained in the doldrums today. SMM ADC12 prices were lowered by 100 yuan/mt to 23,800 yuan/mt. Affected by the pullback in primary aluminum prices and weak downstream demand, enterprises actively lowered their offers, and the mainstream transaction center shifted downward. With the Labour Day holiday approaching, downstream enterprises gradually entered production suspension or production cuts mode. Pre-holiday stocking demand was notably insufficient, and market trading sentiment turned sluggish.

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