Japan Buyers Agreed to $177/mt Premiums for Liquid Aluminium

Published: Jan 7, 2022 12:01

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According to the Media, the premiums of liquid aluminium scheduled to be shipped to the Japan in January-March have been settled at US$177/mt, down 20% from the previous quarter, mainly because the local spot premiums and overseas prices were both subdued.

SHANGHAI, Jan 7 (SMM) - According to the Media, the premiums of liquid aluminium scheduled to be shipped to the Japan in January-March have been settled at US$177/mt, down 20% from the previous quarter, mainly because the local spot premiums and overseas prices were both subdued.

The offer was lowered than the premiums of US$220/mt in October-December, marking the first decline in six quarters; and it was even lower than the manufacturer’s initial offer at US$193-195/mt.

Japan is the largest aluminium importer in Asia, and the bid prices for primary aluminium are in premiums over LME aluminium.

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