SMM Analysis: Surge in Aluminum Wheel Exports to US and Mexico in December 2024 Amid Trade War Concerns

[SMM Analysis: Significant Increase in Aluminum Wheel Exports to the US and Mexico in December Amid Trade War Concerns]

Customs data showed that in December 2024, China exported a total of 75,500 mt of aluminum alloy wheel hubs, up 4% YoY and MoM. By export destination, the top five target countries for aluminum wheel exports in December were the US, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Thailand. Exports to these five countries accounted for 29%, 19%, 11%, 9%, and 5% of the total aluminum wheel exports, respectively. Compared to the previous period...