Summary: A sharp drop in aluminium extrusion output has been reported across several regions, including India and parts of Southeast Asia. The crisis in West Asia has disrupted bauxite and alumina supply chains, forcing some extrusion plants to scale back operations. In China, March 2026 data shows extrusion exports fell 24.8% month-on-month, a structural shift that is tightening the global availability of profiles.

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