SHFE Aluminum Rallies, Central China Market Sees Limited Trading Despite Upward Trend

Published: Sep 9, 2026 10:12

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SHFE aluminum continued to rally during the night session, with a slight correction in early trading but still maintaining an upward trend. In the central China market, downstream processing enterprises showed limited buying sentiment. Although major suppliers held back from selling, the upward momentum in market premiums was limited, and trading volume remained low. Ultimately, the actual transaction price range in the central China market was around a discount of 140-170 yuan/mt against the 09 contract.

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