Secondary Aluminum Alloy Inventory Rises for 5th Week, Off-Season Impact Deepens

Published: May 14, 2026 14:42

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[SMM Aluminum Alloy Brief] As of this Thursday, the social inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots in China's major consumption areas stood at 58,700 mt, up 1,400 mt WoW, marking the fifth consecutive week of inventory buildup. The off-season effect continued to deepen, with insufficient downstream purchase willingness, shipments under pressure, and the trend of inventory buildup persisting.

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