Aluminum Alloy Imports Up 1.7% YoY

Published: Oct 20, 2026 09:51 (GMT+8)

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[SMM Aluminum Flash] Customs data shows that unwrought aluminum alloy imports in September 2026 were 83,500 mt, up 1.7% YoY and up 16.8% MoM. Cumulative imports from January to September 2026 were 648,500 mt, down 15.3% YoY. Unwrought aluminum alloy exports in September 2026 were 52,300 mt, up 122.8% YoY and up 1.4% MoM. Cumulative exports from January to September 2026 were 401,000 mt, up 102.8% YoY.

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