China Aluminum Market Weekly Report (20250206)

Published: Feb 6, 2025 19:39

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The details of the aluminum market hot topics this week (February 3, 2025 ~ February 6, 2025) are as follows...

This Week's Hot Topic: Production Cuts or Shutdowns in the Aluminum Processing Industry During the Chinese New Year Holiday; Composite PMI Falls Below the 50 Mark
Forecast for Next Week: Fundamentals Remain Bearish, Macro Front Lacks Highlights; Aluminum Prices Face Resistance in the Short Term After the Holiday
Aluminum: Post-Holiday Aluminum Ingot Inventory Buildup Meets Expectations; Spot Market Trading Gradually Recovers
Bauxite and Alumina: Spot Alumina Prices Continue to Decline; Bauxite Prices Drop Back Slightly
Aluminum Billet and Profiles: Profile Manufacturers Accelerate Resumption of Work; Post-Holiday Aluminum Billet Inventory Approaches Last Year's High
Secondary Aluminum: Secondary Aluminum Market Slowly Recovers in the First Week After the Holiday; Trading Remains Sluggish
Aluminum Auxiliary Materials: Cost Surge Hampers Prebaked Anode Profitability; Weak Demand and Lower Costs Lead to a Bearish Outlook for Aluminum Fluoride

For More Details, Refer to the China Aluminum Market Weekly Report (20250123)

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