China's Aluminum Billet Inventory Rises Slightly to 114,500 mt on July 16

Published: Jul 16, 2026 09:27
According to SMM statistics, on July 16, China's aluminum billet inventory in major consuming regions was 114,500 mt, an increase of 1,000 mt from Monday but a decrease of 2,000 mt from last Thursday.

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