China's Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingot Inventory Drops by 277 MT, Foshan Leads Destocking

Published: May 20, 2026 09:27

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[SMM Aluminum News Flash] Today, the inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots in China's major consumption areas decreased by 277 mt from the previous trading day to 30,900 mt, mainly driven by renewed destocking in the Foshan area.

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