China Boosts Aluminium Exports as Middle East Smelters Face Year-Long Recovery – 9 April 2026
Summary: With Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) reporting that full production recovery post-strikes could take up to 12 months, Chinese exporters are seeing a massive surge in inquiries. For extrusion companies, this represents a shift in the global supply map. Chinese traders report a 43% month-on-month increase in export profits for semi-finished products, positioning China as the primary alternative for “Mill-Finished” and industrial extrusions during the Gulf blackout.
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