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Aluminum futures plummet as of July 13, 2026, driving down spot prices

Aluminum Casting Market 2025 to 2032: Giga-Casting Revolution and Supply Chain Transformation
What Changed

Aluminum futures have dropped sharply, causing spot aluminum and cast aluminum alloy (ADC12) prices to adjust downward, notably in major hubs like South China. Off-season pressures have led to weak downstream purchasing, resulting in a decline of 689 metric tons in SHFE warrants. However, this immediate seasonal dip is counterbalanced by long-term forecasts of a 930,000-tonne structural deficit through 2026.

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Recommended Actions 1

Capitalize on current spot price dips

Procurement teams should lock in short-term cast alloy volume requirements now to exploit seasonal price weakness before structural deficits re-emerge.