Summary: Analysts estimate a global aluminium supply deficit of approximately 900,000 metric tons for Q2 2026. This is largely driven by the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and physical damage to Middle Eastern smelting facilities (EGA and Alba). For manufacturers, this has pushed LME prices to hover around $3,600/t, placing immense pressure on raw material procurement for extrusion billets.

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