Aluminum Alloy Imports Down 14.5% YoY, Exports Up 135.1% in July 2026

Published: Aug 20, 2026 13:26

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According to customs data, imports of unwrought aluminum alloy in July 2026 were 59,900 mt, down 14.5% YoY and up 8.7% MoM; cumulative imports from January to July totaled 493,400 mt, down 19.4% YoY. On the export side, exports of unwrought aluminum alloy in July were 58,600 mt, up 135.1% YoY and down 12.8% MoM; cumulative exports from January to July reached 297,100 mt, up 104.6% YoY.

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