Rapid expansions aggravate China aluminum supply glut

Aluminum oversupply in China is worsening as new capacity expands rapidly, Shanghai Metals Market understands.

The country’s new capacity is expected to surpass 5 million-tpy this year, most of which enjoy low costs, SMM statistics showed.

Capacity cuts, including capacity closed for maintenance, have been less than 1 million-tpy since the beginning of this year, according to SMM data.

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