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Global metallurgical alumina production stays resilient in 4MCY’26 despite production pressures in key regions

May 30, 2026

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by

Pranjaly

in Aluminium, Non Ferrous

China anchors global alumina output amid regional divergence Asia-led gains offset declines across mature refining markets Global alumina production stood at 46.6 mnt in January-April 2026 (4MCY’26), marginally lower by 0.4% y-o-y from 46.79 mnt in 4MCY’25, according to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), indicating largely stable global output levels. Despite the slight decline, alumina…