India's aluminium extrusion industry is facing mounting pressure as production has dropped while manufacturers operate at only about 30 per cent of installed capacity, prompting concerns over the viability of several factories. The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has

According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China(GACC), China's primary aluminum imports totaled 185,500 tonnes in August 2026, down 14.65% year-on-year (YoY) and up just 0.16% month-on-month (MoM). For January–August, cumulative imports reached 1

On September 29, 2026, in the derivatives market, aluminum futures on the Shanghai Futures Exchange showed slight volatility. The most-traded aluminum contract for November delivery decreased by 0.25% by the end of Tuesday's daytime trading and fell by 0.46% overnight, closing the nighttime session

India's aluminium extrusion industry is preparing for strong demand growth of around 10 per cent annually over the next five years, supported by data centres, renewable energy, construction, electric vehicles, semiconductor plants and packaging. At the same time, manufacturers are working to manage

Last week, domestic ore prices remained generally stable. The supply side of domestic ore showed a continuous tightening trend, driving some traders and alumina refineries to purchase Turkish ore for blending purposes. Factories in Shanxi and Henan regions hope to further increase the usage of impor