SHFE Aluminum Futures Warrants Down Slightly, Inventory Continues Upward Trend

Published: May 22, 2026 17:08

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[SMM Aluminum News Flash] According to the latest data from SHFE, SHFE aluminum futures warrants totaled 481,256 mt on May 22, down 347 mt from the previous trading day, a decline of 0.07% DoD. Over the past week, SHFE aluminum futures warrants saw a cumulative increase of 2,887 mt, a weekly gain of 0.60%, with warrant inventory maintaining a continuous buildup trend.

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