Domestic Aluminum Industry Costs Rise 1.5% MoM in April 2026, Expected to Continue Increasing

Published: May 6, 2026 14:13

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According to SMM data, the average tax-inclusive full cost of China's aluminum industry in April 2026 was up 1.5% MoM and down 0.6% YoY, mainly due to slight increases in both raw and auxiliary material prices during the period. Supported by cost factors, auxiliary material prices for prebaked anode and aluminum fluoride are both expected to rise in May, and aluminum cost is expected to continue to edge up.

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