Group 1: Price Trends - Electrolytic aluminum prices have shown a significant rebound, with spot prices reported at 19,423.33 yuan/ton as of September 4, marking a 3.81% increase over the past two weeks [1] - The futures market also reflects this trend, with the main contract for aluminum closing at 18,965 yuan/ton, up 2.57% in the same period [1] Group 2: Demand Factors - The recent increase in aluminum prices is primarily linked to newly introduced real estate policies, which have positively influenced market expectations and boosted confidence in upstream and downstream industries [2] - There are signs of recovery in the real estate market, which is expected to improve demand for aluminum in the coming months, particularly as the market enters the traditional consumption peak season [2] Group 3: Industry Outlook - Despite the recent price increases, actual demand from downstream sectors has not shown significant improvement, leading to cautious purchasing behavior among processing plants [2] - Companies in the aluminum sector, including major players, remain optimistic about the second half of the year, anticipating demand growth driven by the electric vehicle and photovoltaic industries [3] - The overall performance of the aluminum sector has been mixed, with only 8 out of 30 listed companies in the sector reporting profit growth in the first half of 2023 [3] Group 4: Company Performance - Major aluminum producer Shenhuo Co. reported a significant decline in net profit by 39.59% to 2.739 billion yuan in the first half of 2023, attributed to falling product prices and production limitations [3] - Other aluminum companies, including Zhongfu Industrial, have indicated a recovery in business operations, expecting better performance in the second half of the year compared to the same period in 2022 [4]
多家铝企对下半年经营表示乐观
Xin Hua Wang·2025-08-12 05:48