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China's aluminum scrap prices seen weakening in near term

Chinese prices for aluminum scrap are expected to soften overall in coming weeks, with domestic demand for scrap materials waning as winter deepens, Mysteel's survey suggests.

GACC: China's Oct aluminum scrap imports up 2% MoM, 19% YoY

China imported 158,360 tonnes of aluminum scrap in October, rebounding by 1.9% from September and surging 19% compared to the same month last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC). This brought the cumulative import volume during the fi

China aluminum scrap prices strengthen on firm demand

Chinese prices for aluminum scrap have risen markedly over the past two months amid expanding demand for scrap materials from secondary aluminum producers, Mysteel's survey showed. The prices also gained support from strengthening of primary aluminum prices.

GACC: China's Jan-Sept aluminum scrap imports jump 11% YoY

China's imports of aluminum scrap during January-September totalled 1.5 million tonnes, higher by a significant 11% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

GACC: China's Jan-July aluminum scrap imports rise 8% YoY

China's imports of aluminum scrap during January-July totalled 1.17 million tonnes, higher by a significant 8.4% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC).

China aluminum scrap prices rebound again

After heading south late last month, Chinese prices for aluminum scrap have steadily trended upward so far this month in tandem with the rise in prices of primary aluminum, the results of Mysteel's latest survey showed. Demand for the light metal scrap remains subdued, however.

China aluminum scrap prices retreat in late July amid subdued demand

After strengthening earlier this month, Chinese prices for aluminum scrap moved downward toward late July as the optimism that previously boosted the market faded and downstream demand remained tepid, Mysteel's survey showed.

GACC: China's H1 aluminum scrap imports up 7% YoY

China's imports of aluminum scrap during January-June this year totalled 1.012 million tonnes, higher by 6.9% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration and Customs (GACC).

GACC: China's May aluminum scrap imports slump 16% MoM

China's imports of aluminum scrap in May ended their seven-month rise, retreating by a significant 16.1% from April to reach 159,701 tonnes, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration and Customs (GACC).

China aluminum scrap prices fluctuate, demand still tepid

After falling at the end of May, Chinese prices for aluminum scrap stayed largely stable during the first week of June, the results of Mysteel's survey showed, with prices recently gaining some upward momentum from the strengthening of primary aluminum prices.