LME Aluminum Inventory Unchanged at 339,500 mt, Down 10.91% Over Past Month

Published: May 22, 2026 17:12
[SMM Aluminum News Flash] On May 22, LME aluminum inventory was recorded at 339,500 mt, unchanged from the previous day. Over the past week, LME aluminum inventory decreased by a cumulative 4,525.00 mt, a drop of 1.32%. Over the past month, LME aluminum inventory decreased by a cumulative 41,600 mt, a drop of 10.91%.

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