Non-ferrous

Base Metals

Rare Earth

Scrap Metals

Minor Metals

Precious Metals

Ferrous Metals

Iron Ore Index Iron Ore Price Finished Steel Coke Coal Pig Iron Silicon Steel

New Energy

Solar Lithium Cobalt Lithium Battery Cathode Precursor and Material Anode Materials Artificial Graphite Diaphragm Electrolyte Other Materials Chemical Compound Lithium-ion Battery Used Lithium-ion Battery Sodium-ion Battery Hydrogen Energy Energy Storage

Price Center DatabasePro Reports Events Car Insight

Home / Metal News / WBMS: Global Aluminum Market in Big Deficit in H1 2017

WBMS: Global Aluminum Market in Big Deficit in H1 2017

Aug 17, 2017 12:07

Source:SMM

Global aluminum market was in a big deficit during the first six months of 2017, according to latest data from World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS).

SHANGHAI, Aug. 17 (SMM) –Global aluminum market was in a big deficit during the first six months of 2017, according to latest data from World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS).

UBS Raises Aluminum Price Forecast, Citing High-than-Expected Closure in China

In H1 2017, aluminum supply worldwide was in a deficit of 1.07 million tonnes, versus a shortage of 1.1 million tonnes for the whole of 2016.

Aluminum Bulls Watch Out: Crazy Speculations Mask Poor Market Fundamentals, SMM Warns

The article is edited by SMM and is provided for information purpose only. SMM assumes no liability and does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or completeness of information contained or quoted in the article, either express or implied. SMM further disclaims any liability for losses in connection with the information contained or quoted in the article.

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

WBMS

global aluminum supply

global aluminum demand

For queries, please contact William Gu at williamgu@smm.cn

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

Global aluminum market will be oversupplied by 2 million tonnes next year, Harbor CEO predicts.

Oct 31, 2017 13:42

Industry

Harbor CEO Sees Significant Surplus in Global Aluminum Market in 2018

WBMS: Global Metals Balance between Supply and Demand

WBMS released data showing metals balances during first eight months the year.

Oct 19, 2017 09:21

Analysis

WBMS: Global Metals Balance between Supply and Demand

WBMS: Global Primary Aluminum Deficit Worsens Severely during January-July 2017

Global primary aluminum deficit expanded during January-July 2017, according to the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS).

Sep 21, 2017 16:46

Industry

WBMS: Global Primary Aluminum Deficit Worsens Severely during January-July 2017

SOI Global to Resume Bauxite Production in Late September

India’s SOI Global is expected to resume bauxite production in late September.

Aug 24, 2017 13:39

Industry Reminder

SOI Global to Resume Bauxite Production in Late September

Copper market records a deficit during Jan to May

The copper market recorded a deficit of 65 kilo tons during the first five months of this year, which follows a deficit of 69 kilo tons in the whole of 2016.

Jul 25, 2017 10:40

Industry

Copper market records a deficit during Jan to May

WBMS: Global Aluminum Deficit Eases Sharply during January-April 2017

Global primary aluminum shortage eased notably during the first four months of 2017 compared with last year, according to latest data from World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS).

Jun 22, 2017 09:55

Industry Reminder

WBMS: Global Aluminum Deficit Eases Sharply during January-April 2017

Rusal to Expand Aluminum Production on Growing Global Demand

Rusal said on Wednesday that it plans to expand annual aluminum output from 2016’s level by 19% to 4.4 million tonnes by 2021, citing growth in global demand.

Jun 15, 2017 18:38

Industry Reminder

Rusal to Expand Aluminum Production on Growing Global Demand

Rusal: Global Aluminum Deficit to Widen in 2017

Global aluminum market deficit will expand to 1.1 million tonnes in 2017 from 0.7 million tonnes in 2016 since demand will grow faster than supply, Rusal said in its latest quarterly report.

May 12, 2017 09:52

Reminder Industry

Rusal: Global Aluminum Deficit to Widen in 2017

WBMS: Global Copper Surplus Expands to 335,000 tonnes in January-February 2017

World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS) reported global copper market was in 335,000 tonnes of surplus in the first two months of 2017, compared to 215,000 tonnes of surplus in 2016.

Apr 20, 2017 11:09

Industry Reminder

WBMS: Global Copper Surplus Expands to 335,000 tonnes in January-February 2017

WBMS: Global Tin Market in Deficit during January-February 2017

Global tin market was in a deficit of 200 tonnes during the first two months of 2017, according to latest data from World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS).

Apr 20, 2017 11:07

Industry

WBMS: Global Tin Market in Deficit during January-February 2017

SMM Events & Webinars

All

Apr
09
- NET ZERO MEA - Solar & Energy Storage
  Apr 09 - 10,2025
  MARRIOTT HOTEL AL JADDAF, DUBAI, UAE
Apr
09
- 2025 SMM (20th) Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry Expo
  Apr 09 - 11,2025
  To promote the sustainable development of lead and zinc industry to build a high-end, professional, pragmatic exchange p
  Nanjing · Jiangsu ·China
Apr
16
- CLNB 2025 (10th) China International New Energy Industry Expo
  Apr 16 - 18,2025
  Suzhou International Expo Center, Jiangsu, China

WBMS: Global Aluminum Market in Big Deficit in H1 2017

SMM Events & Webinars

NET ZERO MEA - Solar & Energy Storage

2025 SMM (20th) Lead & Zinc Conference and Industry Expo

CLNB 2025 (10th) China International New Energy Industry Expo