The Average Aluminium Cost Remained around 18,000 yuan/mt

Published: May 30, 2022 09:32

Source: SMM

Save

SHANGHAI, May 30 (SMM) - The average cost of aluminium smelters slid 34 yuan/mt from a week ago to 18,205 yuan/mt as of last Friday due to a slight drop in alumina prices.

SHANGHAI, May 30 (SMM) - The average cost of aluminium smelters slid 34 yuan/mt from a week ago to 18,205 yuan/mt as of last Friday due to a slight drop in alumina prices. The SMM spot aluminium prices averaged 20,800 yuan/mt, while the profit of smelters rose 64 yuan/mt to 2,594 yuan/mt. According to SMM survey, the power costs of aluminium smelters in north-west China decreased slightly in May. The grid electricity prices in Ningxia dropped to around 0.42 yuan/kwh, while the hydropower prices in Qinghai remained at 0.38 yuan/kwh. The electricity prices of some smelters in Inner Mongolia who have captive power plants were just 0.35 yuan/kwh, which is lower than the national weighted average level of 0.44 yuan/kwh. Smelters with obvious advantages in electricity prices reap considerable profits. Thanks to lower electricity prices in the rainy season, the average electricity price of smelters is expected to continue to decrease slightly. However, the market also needs to be alert to potential power shortages in the peak season of power use.

Spot Output

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

21 hours ago

Fed Governor Milan Pushes for Over 100 Basis Points Cut, Contradicts Barkin on Caution

Federal Reserve Governor Milan pointed out that it is necessary for the US Fed to cut interest rates by more than 100 basis points this year. At the same time, he is very much looking forward to the performance of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chairman. However, Richmond Fed President Barkin emphasized that monetary policy must remain cautious until inflation fully pulls back to the target level, thereby ensuring the stability of the labour market.

21 hours ago

Democratic Senators Demand Delay in Fed Nomination Amid Criminal Investigation

All 11 Democratic members of the US Senate Banking Committee jointly sent a letter to the committee's chairman, Tim Scott, requesting that all nomination processes for the prospective Fed Chairman, Kevin Warsh, be postponed until the criminal investigation into current Fed Chairman Powell and other board members is concluded. However, Scott stated that Warsh's confirmation was a done deal.

21 hours ago

Fed to Keep Large Banks' Capital Levels Unchanged, Postpones Stress Test Reforms Until 2027

The US Fed has announced that it will maintain the capital levels of large banks unchanged during the upcoming stress test cycle (corresponding to the 2026 cycle). At the same time, the US Fed is planning multidimensional reforms to this annual test, aiming to enhance its transparency. The US Fed's Vice Chair for Supervision, Bowman, revealed that adjustments to the stress capital buffer requirements for large banks will be postponed until 2027. This move is intended to provide the US Fed with sufficient time to evaluate potential flaws that may be exposed in its testing models when assessing banks' financial conditions under simulated economic downturn scenarios.

21 hours ago