Aluminum Prices Correct Sharply; Secondary Market Quotations Diverge Amid Weak Demand

Publicado: Jan 16, 2026 15:52
[SMM Aluminum Alloy Daily Review] Aluminum prices experienced another significant correction today, with A00 prices falling by 160 yuan/mt to 24,030 yuan/mt and SMM ADC12 prices dropping by 100 yuan/mt to 23,900 yuan/mt. Quotations in the secondary aluminum market diverged today, as some enterprises chose to hold steady and adopt a wait-and-see stance due to strong costs, low inventory levels, or bullish expectations, while others lowered prices by 100-300 yuan/mt in response to weak demand. On the demand side, the wait-and-see sentiment intensified amid declining prices. Although some die-casting enterprises were compelled to restock due to production pressures, leading to a marginal improvement in inquiry activity and purchase willingness, actual transactions remained sluggish due to downstream losses, resulting in a noticeable decline in orders for some secondary aluminum plants.

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