SHFE Aluminum Rallies, Central China Spot Market Sees Sluggish Trading and Price Pressure

Published: Sep 1, 2026 10:09

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SHFE aluminum rallied again in the night session and early trading, with sluggish spot trading sentiment in the central China market. Downstream processing enterprises saw lackluster orders during the peak season, with raw material procurement demand falling short of expectations and a tendency to push for lower prices. However, major traders held prices firm with low willingness to sell. Ultimately, actual transaction prices in the central China market ranged from a discount of 110-140 yuan/mt against the SHFE aluminum 09 contract.

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