China's Unwrought Aluminum Alloy Trade Shifts to Net Export in June 2026 Amid Diverging Import and Export Trends

Published: Jul 20, 2026 10:29

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Customs data show that in June 2026, China's import and export trends for unwrought aluminum alloy (HS 76012000) diverged significantly. The import side remained under pressure, with June imports at 55,100 mt, down 28.9% YoY and 14.7% MoM; H1 cumulative imports totaled 433,500 mt, a YoY decline of 20.0%. The export side performed remarkably well, with June exports at 67,200 mt, surging 160.6% YoY and up 11.7% MoM, setting a new record for China's monthly exports of unwrought aluminum alloy. Exports in January-June totaled 238,500 mt, a YoY rise of 98.3%. Driven by the continuous contraction in imports and rapid growth in exports, trade in unwrought aluminum alloy shifted back to a net export position in June 2026.

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