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DAILY: Chinese alumina prices diverge in spot, futures markets

Source: Mysteel May 13, 2026 11:45

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China's alumina prices in the spot market held firm on May 12, while those in the futures market declined sharply the same day.

According to Mysteel's price assessment, the national average price for smelter-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6% stayed flat for the second consecutive working day at Yuan 2,708/tonne ($398.4/t) on Tuesday. Regionally, assessed prices for the same grade of material were also unchanged across China's five key alumina-producing bases - Shandong,

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Daily Prices

Alumina prices: Guiyang

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Alumina prices: Baise

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Alumina portside prices: Lianyungang port

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Alumina portside prices: Qingdao port

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Alumina prices: Urumchi

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