Profit Expands Further at Aluminum Smelters in China, SMM Says

Published: Jul 31, 2017 10:43

Save

Rising aluminum prices allowed profit at aluminum smelters in China to expand further last week.

SHANGHAI, Jul. 31 (SMM) – Rising aluminum prices allowed profit at aluminum smelters in China to expand further last week.

Will Aluminum Prices Soar from China’s “Category 7” Scrap Metal Import Ban? SMM Reports

The SMM average spot aluminum price increased 56 yuan/tonne on a weekly basis to 14,254 yuan/tonne last week. This expanded profit to 1,200-1,300 yuan/tonne at domestic aluminum smelters.

Impact on Aluminum Output to Expand as Henan Voluntarily Joins Winter Cuts

For news cooperation, please contact us by email: sallyzhang@smm.cn or service.en@smm.cn.

aluminum prices aluminum cost

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

17 hours ago

2026 Arrangements for Secondary Aluminum Alloy Enterprises During Chinese New Year Break [SMM Analysis]

[SMM Analysis]2026 Arrangements for Secondary Aluminum Alloy Enterprises During Chinese New Year Break [SMM Analysis]

17 hours ago

18 hours ago

Costs Drag Down Supply-Demand Pressure, Aluminum Auxiliary Material Prices Under Pressure and Weaken [SMM Analysis]

18 hours ago

Ningbo Xinlin Mold's Anhui Pilot Center for Mg-Al Alloy & Semi-Solid Molding Officially Operational

[SMM News] It was reported that the magnesium and aluminum alloy and semi-solid mold R&D pilot center of the Anhui Luan Die-casting Mold Plant No. 3 of Ningbo Xinlin Mold Technology Co., Ltd. was officially put into operation recently. The plant had commenced production in May 2024, and the launch of the pilot center marked a key breakthrough for Xinlin Mold in capacity layout, technological R&D, and market expansion, which will further strengthen its competitiveness in the high-end die-casting mold sector.

18 hours ago