Non-Ferrous Metals Industry Value-Added Up 2.6% in Q1 – 21 April 2026

Summary: China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reported a steady start for 2026, with the non-ferrous metals industry growing by 2.6% year-on-year. However, the construction industry continues to drag on domestic demand, forcing Chinese extruders to look toward emerging sectors like EVs and AI infrastructure to sustain growth.

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