China's Secondary Aluminum Alloy Ingot Inventory Rises by 333 mt to 10,275 mt

Published: Aug 21, 2026 09:02
[SMM Aluminum Flash] Today, the inventory of secondary aluminum alloy ingots at major consumption areas in China was 10,275 mt, an increase of 333 mt from the previous day. By region, Foshan saw an inventory buildup of 296 mt, and Ningbo saw an inventory buildup of 37 mt.

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