ADC12 Prices Fall in Overseas Markets, Narrowing Import Losses with Domestic Prices Firm

Published: Jul 3, 2026 13:45

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[SMM Aluminum Alloy Express] Recently, ADC12 prices in overseas markets continued their downward trend, with quotes pulling back further to the range of $3,100-$3,200/mt today. Meanwhile, domestic ADC12 prices remained relatively firm supported by aluminum scrap costs, driving a continued recovery in the price spread between Chinese and overseas markets and further narrowing import losses. Currently, the import loss per mt of ADC12 stands at about 1,087 yuan, pulling back to the level seen in early March. If domestic prices stay high going forward while overseas markets remain under pressure and decline, the degree of price inversion between Chinese and overseas markets is expected to narrow further, potentially opening the window for import profits gradually.

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