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Home / Metal News / Short Supply for Primary Aluminium, with No Obvious Drop of Price

Short Supply for Primary Aluminium, with No Obvious Drop of Price

Nov 14, 2017 14:25

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SMM learned that because of price advantage, the usage of primary aluminium has enlarged dramatically, which causes its short supply.

SHANGHAI, Nov.14 (SMM)－SMM learned that because of price advantage, the usage of primary aluminium has enlarged dramatically, which causes its short supply. The price does not drop dramatically as the A00 Aluminium. It is estimated short supply will last to the Spring Festival and become a norm. The price will keep easy rise and difficult drop.

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