China's Prebaked Anode Exports Surge 71.73% YoY in April 2026, Prices Up 2.24%

According to the General Administration of Customs, domestic bauxite imports stood at 19.743 million tons in April 2026, down 9.4% month-on-month and 4.6% year-on-year. From January to April 2026, the total domestic bauxite imports reached 77.728 million tons, rising 14.7% year-on-year. In April 2026, domestic imports of Guinean bauxite amounted to 16.423 million tons, dropping 9.4% month-on-month and 1.9% year-on-year. The cumulative import volume of Guinean bauxite in the first four months of 2026 hit 62.964 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 18.5%. (HS Code: 26060000)

[SMM Aluminum Express News] Indonesia currently has 14 mineral smelters either completed or under construction across nickel, copper, iron, and bauxite commodities, according to materials presented to Commission XII of the DPR RI. For bauxite, six alumina refineries are under development producing SGA and CGA, with total bauxite processing capacity reaching 19.68 million tonnes and refined output capacity of 7.48 million tonnes.

[SMM Aluminum Alloy News Flash] According to customs data, China's unwrought aluminum alloy imports in April 2026 were 73,500 mt, down 15.4% YoY and down 12.9% MoM; cumulative imports from January to April were 313,900 mt, down 14.6% YoY. Exports side, unwrought aluminum alloy exports in April reached 46,300 mt, hitting a record monthly high, up 179.7% YoY and up 68.9% MoM; cumulative exports from January to April were 111,200 mt, up 58.1% YoY.