Tag: China net importer

LME aluminium rally continues w-o-w as China nears capacity cap

Sep 22, 2025

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by

Rounak Gairarey

in Aluminium

Structural deficit likely over coming years China’s 45 mnt cap limits supply growth London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices gained during week 38 of CY’25 (15-19 September 2025). Aluminium prices worldwide are surging due to a rare global supply squeeze, rising demand, and US import tariffs under President Donald Trump. The price rally is attributed…