SMM Morning Commentary: Alumina Demand Stable with Limited Impact from Shutdowns; Supply Motivated by Profit Margins but Constrained by Ore Availability

Publicado: Nov 13, 2024 09:30
SMM Morning Commentary on Alumina: On the demand side, domestic alumina demand for electrolytic aluminum production remains stable and shows a positive trend. Although some enterprises have reported anticipated tank shutdowns or maintenance plans, the overall impact on alumina demand is limited. There is a supply gap for overseas alumina, but recently, domestic alumina spot prices have continued to rise, gradually closing the export window. On the supply side, stimulated by the continued expansion of profit margins, alumina plants are highly motivated to increase production. However, the constraint on alumina production capacity enhancement due to ore availability persists, particularly in the southwest region...

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SMM Morning Commentary on Alumina: On the demand side, domestic alumin - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)