SHFE Aluminum Prices Plunge; Central China Market Sees Increased Buying Sentiment and Firm Quotations

Published: Jun 16, 2026 09:53

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During yesterday's night session and today's morning session, SHFE aluminum futures prices plunged. In the Central China market, downstream processing enterprises' buying sentiment recovered somewhat, and their stockpiling willingness increased. Trading firms engaging in both spot and futures markets were inclined to quickly capture price spreads, with significant sentiment of holding prices firm and holding back from selling, driving market quotations to stay high. Ultimately, the actual transaction price range in the Central China market was around a discount of 120-140 yuan/mt against the SHFE aluminum July contract.

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