In January-February 2025, China's cumulative bauxite imports surged 25.5% YoY, and the import volume may continue to show an upward trend in the short term
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China's bauxite imports reached 16.21 million metric tonnes |
Supply and demand fundamentals turn looser, leading to inventory buildup of bauxite at ports
According to data from March 14, the weekly domestic port arrivals of bauxite reached 4.145 million metric tons, reflecting a week-over-week increase of 256,000 tonnes. |
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Japan Aluminium Premiums are likely to remain high and add to inflation
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China’s total bauxite supply may increase with short-term bauxite prices likely under pressure
According to data from March 7, the weekly total bauxite port arrivals at Chinese ports reached 3.889 million tonnes, a decrease of 681,400 tonnes compared to the previous week. |
Trump's tariffs drive US physical market aluminium premiums to record high
The U.S. Midwest duty-paid aluminium premium at above 40 US cents a lb or nearly $900 a metric ton is up nearly 60% since the start of 2025 AUPc1. |
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The US has imposed a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium imports, set to impinge Australian companies from March 12. |
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