Aluminum Ingot Inventory Buildup: Regional Arrival Survey and Next Week's Expectations

Published: Jul 15, 2025 13:34

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II. Regional Arrival Survey and Next Week's Inventory Buildup Expectations

Feedback from warehouses in various regions indicates that shipments from north-west China are generally normal, with clear regional supply increments. The rhythm of inventory buildup next week will vary slightly:

Wuxi: Arrivals from north-west China have strengthened compared to last month. There is a clear characteristic of concentrated warehousing during the weekend delivery period, and the overall trend remains inventory buildup. After the recent aluminum price decline, downstream purchase willingness has increased, and it is expected that the inventory buildup next week will be less than this week.

Foshan: Arrivals in South China have maintained a high level, with continuous supply increments from Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It is expected that the inventory buildup next week will be basically flat with this week.

Gongyi: Shipments from north-west China are normal, and arrivals will further increase in the near future, with the inventory buildup trend continuing.

In summary, the aluminum ingot inventory buildup pattern has not changed in the short term. However, downstream buying sentiment has recovered somewhat with price adjustments. The rhythm of inventory buildup next week may slow down marginally. It is necessary to focus on the impact of concentrated arrivals and the rhythm of downstream demand release on prices.

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