China's Aluminum Exports Surge 15.5% YoY in May 2026, Reaching 632,000 MT

Published: Jun 9, 2026 11:18

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According to data from the General Administration of Customs, exports of unwrought aluminum and aluminum semis reached 632,000 mt in May 2026, up 15.5% YoY from 547,000 mt in the same month last year and up 5.7% MoM from 598,000 mt in April. Additionally, cumulative exports in the first five months of this year reached 2.686 million mt, up 10.5% from 2.43 million mt in the same period last year.

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