LME Aluminum Inventory Falls 0.72% to 344,000 MT on May 15, Down 12.64% Over Past Month

Published: May 15, 2026 17:47

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[SMM Aluminum News Flash] On May 15, LME aluminum inventory was recorded at 344,000 mt, down 2,500 mt from the previous day, a decrease of 0.72%. Over the past week, LME aluminum inventory decreased by a cumulative 11,800 mt, a decline of 3.31%. Over the past month, LME aluminum inventory decreased by a cumulative 49,800 mt, a decline of 12.64%.

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