Central China Market Sees Limited Selling, Downstream Firms Hesitant Amid Price Decline Fears

Published: Jun 24, 2026 14:38

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The morning session pulled back sharply from yesterday. In the central China market, traders raised their offers, and at these low prices, suppliers showed limited selling sentiment, with a notable intention to hold prices firm and hold back from selling. Downstream processing enterprises exhibited clear fear of price declines, creating a strong wait-and-see atmosphere, and buying sentiment fell in tandem. Ultimately, actual transaction prices in the central China market centered around a discount of 60-90 yuan/mt against the SHFE aluminum July contract.

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