China's Cast Aluminum Alloy Ingots Inventory Rises for 6th Week Amid Off-Season Demand Slump

Published: May 21, 2026 13:38

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[SMM Aluminum News Flash] According to SMM statistics, as of Thursday this week, the social inventory of cast aluminum alloy ingots in China's major consumption areas stood at 60,700 mt, an increase of 2,100 mt WoW. Against the backdrop of the off-season for demand, inventory buildup has continued for six consecutive weeks.

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