Latest news on China Alumina markets

Survey: Alumina inventory at Chinese ports 2026.03.05

Mysteel weekly survey on China alumina port inventory, breakdown by port. (Unit: '000t)

DAILY: Chinese spot alumina prices inch higher, futures retreat

China's spot alumina prices ticked slightly higher on March 4, while alumina futures retreated after posting gains earlier in the week.

DAILY: Chinese alumina prices move higher in spot, futures markets

Chinese alumina prices for both spot sales and futures contracts moved higher on March 3, with the national spot price rising for a sixth consecutive working day.

DAILY: China's spot alumina strengthens further, futures rebound

China's spot alumina prices extended their upward momentum on March 2. The same day, Shanghai alumina futures rebounded alongside broad futures gains across several energy and metal commodities, with support from supply concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East.

DAILY: China's spot alumina prices track higher, outlook turns volatile amid Middle East tensions

Chinese alumina prices largely tracked higher in the spot market on February 27, while alumina futures in Shanghai weakened further the same day. The domestic alumina market is expected to remain volatile in the near term amid rising market concerns following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran ove

WEEKLY: Chinese alumina prices rise after CNY holiday

China's alumina prices edged up during February 24-27, the first working week following the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday over February 15-23, Mysteel’s assessments show. The climb largely reflected a temporary tightening of spot alumina supply, according to industry sources.

DAILY: Chinese spot alumina prices tick higher, futures slump

China's alumina prices continued to rise in the spot market on February 26, with increases mainly concentrated in the northern producing regions. In contrast, domestic alumina futures declined sharply.

Survey: Alumina inventory at Chinese ports 2026.02.26

Mysteel weekly survey on China alumina port inventory, breakdown by port. (Unit: '000t)

DAILY: Chinese alumina prices rise in spot, futures markets

Chinese alumina prices for spot sales largely ticked higher on February 25, while those for futures contracts also strengthened the same day.

DAILY: Chinese spot alumina prices edge up slightly after holiday

China's spot alumina prices ticked up slightly on February 24, the first working day following the extended Chinese New Year holiday over February 15-23, while alumina futures in Shanghai exhibited some volatility on the same day.