Core Viewpoint - The alumina market is experiencing a supply surplus and rising inventory levels, leading to downward pressure on prices, although there are signs of stabilization in late October [1][9]. Supply and Production - In October, China's bauxite production was 4.7723 million tons, a slight decrease of 2.2% month-on-month and a 6.9% year-on-year decline; cumulative production from January to October reached 50.5155 million tons, up 5.2% year-on-year [2]. - Domestic bauxite inventory at alumina plants was 52.45 million tons, showing a slight decrease but remaining at a high level, indicating weak replenishment intentions [2]. - In October, China's metallurgical-grade alumina production was 7.7853 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 2.4% and a year-on-year increase of 6.8%; cumulative production from January to October reached 74.458 million tons, up 8.1% year-on-year [4]. Inventory Levels - As of last week, the total alumina inventory in China reached 4.732 million tons, continuing to rise, with electrolytic aluminum plants holding 3.269 million tons of alumina, indicating sufficient raw material reserves [5]. - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's total alumina inventory reached 248,000 tons, with warehouse receipts at 237,000 tons, both at relatively high levels [5]. Downstream Impact - In October, China's electrolytic aluminum production was 3.7421 million tons, a month-on-month increase of 3.5% and a year-on-year increase of 1.1%; however, production is expected to decline to 3.62 million tons in November due to environmental factors affecting some enterprises [8]. - The operating capacity for electrolytic aluminum remained stable at 4.406 million tons, with a utilization rate of 96.1%, indicating limited room for production increases [8]. Price Dynamics - Alumina prices are under significant pressure, nearing the industry's average cost line, which may lead to increased expectations for production cuts among alumina producers due to compressed industry profits [4][9]. - The overall supply-demand balance for alumina remains loose, with high inventory levels, suggesting limited further downside for prices due to strong cost support [9].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - Alumina production remains at a high level, and with the gradual inflow of imports, supply pressure persists, and price pressure on alumina remains significant. However, the alumina futures price has approached the cost line, and as the spot price continues to decline, the loss - making production capacity increases, showing support at the low - price level. The market's willingness to short further is insufficient, and the downward space for alumina is limited, with an expected weak oscillation. Attention should be paid to the situation of concentrated production cuts, when alumina may rebound [2][6]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Transaction Data | Category | 2025/10/17 | 2025/10/24 | Change | Unit | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Alumina Futures (Active) | 2800 | 2810 | 10 | Yuan/ton | | Domestic Alumina Spot | 2956 | 2921 | - 35 | Yuan/ton | | Spot Premium | 187 | 144 | - 43 | Yuan/ton | | Australian Alumina FOB | 319 | 319.5 | 0.5 | US dollars/ton | | Import Profit and Loss | 101.91 | 52.63 | - 49.3 | Yuan/ton | | Exchange Warehouse | 221262 | 221257 | - 5 | Tons | | Exchange Factory Warehouse | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tons | | Bauxite in Shanxi (6.0≤Al/Si<7.0) | 600 | 600 | 0 | Yuan/ton | | Bauxite in Henan (6.0≤Al/Si<7.0) | 590 | 590 | 0 | Yuan/ton | | Bauxite in Guangxi (6.5≤Al/Si<7.5) | 460 | 460 | 0 | Yuan/ton | | Bauxite in Guizhou (6.5≤Al/Si<7.5) | 510 | 510 | 0 | Yuan/ton | | Guinea CIF | 72 | 71 | - 1 | US dollars/ton | [3] 3.2 Market Review - Alumina futures rose 0.36% last week, closing at 2860 Yuan/ton. The national weighted - average price of the spot market was reported at 2921 Yuan/ton on Friday, a decrease of 35 Yuan/ton from the previous week. - In terms of bauxite, the tight supply of domestic ore continued this week. In the northern region, the supply was tightened due to rainfall, and enterprise ore inventories were at a low level. In the southern inland, the mine operating rate remained low, the market spot circulation was limited, and the ore inventory in alumina plants was consumed, with prices remaining stable overall. Imported ore supply and demand parties were still waiting and watching regarding prices, and there was no obvious adjustment in spot ore prices. - On the supply side, alumina supply changed little. The roasting capacity of an alumina enterprise in Henan fluctuated in the short term, with a limited actual impact on production. As of October 23, China's alumina production capacity was 114.8 million tons, the operating capacity was 95.7 million tons, and the operating rate was 83.36%. - On the consumption side, the operating capacity of the electrolytic aluminum industry remained stable. Enterprises mainly purchased through bidding, mostly for replenishing stocks, with a relatively low willingness to accumulate stocks, and transaction prices mostly continued the discount trend. - In terms of inventory, the alumina futures warehouse receipt inventory decreased by 5 tons to 221,000 tons last Friday, and the factory warehouse inventory remained at 0 tons [4]. 3.3 Market Outlook - On the ore side, the supply situation of domestic ore will mostly maintain the current situation, and attention should be paid to the impact of precipitation on mine operations in various regions. The rainy - season impact in Guinea continues, and rainfall has increased significantly compared with previous years. Floods have occurred in many places in Guinea, affecting ore road transportation and port operations to varying degrees, which has a certain impact on China's import volume, but the current supply of imported ore is sufficient, and prices are stable. On the supply side, the operating capacity of alumina has limited changes. Recently, an enterprise in Henan has short - term production cuts in roasting capacity, but the actual impact on production is limited. On the consumption side, the operating capacity of the electrolytic aluminum industry remains stable. Enterprises mainly purchase through bidding, and some aluminum plants in the northwest have started winter storage, mostly with price - pressured transactions. The warehouse receipt inventory decreased by 5 tons to 221,000 tons this week, and the factory warehouse inventory remained at 0 tons. Overall, alumina production remains at a high level, and with the gradual inflow of imports, supply pressure persists, and price pressure on alumina remains significant. However, the alumina futures price has approached the cost line, and as the spot price continues to decline, the loss - making production capacity increases, showing support at the low - price level. The market's willingness to short further is insufficient, and the downward space for alumina is limited, with an expected weak oscillation. Attention should be paid to the situation of concentrated production cuts, when alumina may rebound [6]. 3.4 Industry News - According to data from China Customs, as of September 2025, China's total bauxite imports in 2025 reached 157.637 million tons. In September, the total import of bauxite was about 15.88 million tons, of which about 10.493 million tons were imported from Guinea, showing a slight impact of the rainy season in Guinea. In Australia, the import level was relatively stable, with 3.74 million tons of bauxite imported. - Alcoa recently released its Q3 2025 earnings report. Total revenue decreased 1% quarter - on - quarter to $2.995 billion, with alumina revenue down 9%. Net profit attributable to Alcoa was $232 million. Alumina production increased 4% quarter - on - quarter to 2.5 million tons, and alumina shipments remained flat at 2.2 million tons [7]. 3.5 Related Charts - The report includes charts such as Alumina Futures Price Trend, Alumina Spot Price, Alumina Spot Premium, Alumina Current - to - Next - Month Spread, Domestic Bauxite Price, Imported Bauxite CIF, Caustic Soda Price, Steam Coal Price, Alumina Cost - Profit, and Alumina Exchange Inventory [8][11][14][16][19][21][24]

近期，氧化铝市场利空因素较多，价格走势偏弱，后市重点关注冶炼成本支撑，以及冶炼行业主动减少运行产能的意愿。 今年以来，氧化铝注册仓单量波动较大。4月中旬之前，盘面价格大幅回落，产业套保意愿较强，仓单量持续增加；4月中旬至7月底，现货和盘面价格企稳 反弹，氧化铝库存回落，现货供应偏紧，仓单持续流出；7月底至今，现货价格反弹，冶炼利润修复，行业运行产能快速回升，基于过剩预期，仓单数量持 续增加，对盘面价格形成较强压制。 图为氧化铝和电解铝周度产量比值 库存方面，截至10月17日，国内氧化铝库存为463.9万吨，周度累库6.3万吨，较9月底累库13.4万吨。从5月底至今，氧化铝持续累库，合计累积84.5万吨。分 项看，港口库存周度累库2.9万吨，厂内库存无明显变化；电解铝厂内库存周度增长1.1万吨，站台／在途库存增长2.3万吨。目前氧化铝冶炼行业仍有利润， 暂无减产消息。 进口方面，截至10月17日，澳大利亚氧化铝装运港船上交货价（FOB）为323美元／吨，较9月底无变化，较8月底下滑45美元／吨。同期国内现货价格下跌 约8.26%，说明9月海外氧化铝价格走势更弱，进口利润走扩。结合航运船期，10—11月进口货源将 ...

Core Viewpoint - The alumina market is facing multiple bearish factors, leading to a weak price trend, with a focus on smelting cost support and the willingness of the smelting industry to reduce operating capacity in the future [1] Group 1: Alumina Supply and Demand - In September, China's bauxite imports reached 15.88 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 38.14%, but a month-on-month decrease of approximately 2.41 million tons, indicating a seasonal decline [1] - Cumulatively, 157 million tons of bauxite were imported in the first nine months of the year, a year-on-year increase of 32%, with Guinea accounting for 75% of total imports [1] - As of October 17, domestic bauxite port inventory was 28.69 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 653,000 tons, indicating ample supply [1] Group 2: Alumina Production and Inventory - As of October 17, domestic alumina production capacity was 112.55 million tons, with an operating capacity of 96.8 million tons, a week-on-week decrease of 1.4 million tons [1] - The weekly alumina production was 1.861 million tons, significantly higher than the same period last year, while the electrolytic aluminum weekly production was 852,900 tons, maintaining a supply surplus [1][3] - Domestic alumina inventory reached 4.639 million tons as of October 17, with a week-on-week increase of 63,000 tons, indicating ongoing accumulation since late May [3] Group 3: Pricing and Profitability - The FOB price for Australian alumina was $323 per ton as of October 17, unchanged from the end of September but down $45 from the end of August, reflecting weaker overseas pricing [3] - The production cost of alumina was 2,854.3 yuan per ton as of October 3, with an average profit of 135.4 yuan per ton, indicating a contraction in smelting profits since early August [3][6] - The expectation is that as alumina prices continue to decline, smelting losses may occur, particularly in high-cost regions, potentially leading to voluntary production cuts [3][6] Group 4: Market Outlook - The alumina market is expected to remain under pressure due to ample supply, high operating capacity, and increasing registered warehouse receipts, which are significantly higher than the same period last year [8] - Short-term alumina prices are unlikely to recover, with a focus on smelting cost support and the potential for production cuts if smelting profits enter a loss zone [8]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint indicates that the alumina market is experiencing a downward trend in prices due to a continuous oversupply and high operational rates among enterprises, leading to bearish market sentiment [1][2][3] - As of September 5, the main alumina futures contract rebounded to 3006 yuan/ton, but this represents a nearly 14% decline from the recent high of 3482 yuan/ton in late July [1] - The average spot price of alumina this week was 3189.08 yuan/ton, down 36.98 yuan/ton from the previous week, reflecting a decline of 1.15% [1] Group 2 - In terms of demand, the estimated alumina consumption in August was 764.28 million tons, an increase of 5.34 million tons or 0.7% from the previous month [2] - The total alumina inventory in China as of August 28 was 431.6 million tons, up 23.4 million tons from the end of July, driven by high production rates and increased imports [2] - The alumina market is shifting from a tight balance to a more relaxed supply situation, particularly in northern regions, while southern regions remain slightly tight [2][3] Group 3 - The outlook for September suggests that alumina prices may continue to weaken, with expected price ranges between 3000 yuan/ton and 3200 yuan/ton due to increased market supply and pressure from downstream aluminum plants [3][4] - Analysts predict that the spot prices for metallurgical-grade alumina may experience slight declines over the next three months, influenced by stable output from newly added capacities and ongoing repairs in production lines [4] - The cost side remains uncertain due to seasonal disruptions in Guinea and fluctuations in raw material prices, although it is expected that the cost will provide some support [4]

Group 1 - The alumina market experienced significant adjustments in the first half of the year, with prices declining from a peak of 5540 yuan/ton to a low of 2663 yuan/ton, maintaining a wide fluctuation between 2700 and 3600 yuan/ton after May [1] - The cyclical logic behind the price movements includes industry profit contraction, active production cuts, price rebounds, resumption of production, and price declines back to cost levels [1] - In the fourth quarter, alumina is expected to continue its wide fluctuation pattern, with cost support remaining due to the slow decline in bauxite prices, but upward price movement requires substantial supply-side disruptions [1] Group 2 - As of the end of August, domestic alumina operating capacity was approximately 95 million tons, with a peak close to 96 million tons, and about 1.6 million tons of capacity expected to resume following maintenance [1] - Demand for alumina from electrolytic aluminum is expected to remain stable, but growth is limited due to capacity constraints, while non-aluminum demand shows seasonal characteristics and overall demand growth is far behind supply [1] - By 2025, the domestic alumina market is projected to have a surplus of approximately 2% or 2 million tons [1] Group 3 - In the overseas market, projects in India and Indonesia are ramping up, leading to a shift from a shortage to a surplus in the overseas supply landscape since the third quarter [2] - By 2025, the overseas alumina surplus is expected to be around 160 million tons, with a surplus rate of 2.7% [2] - Overall, the global alumina supply shifted from a slight shortage to a surplus in the third quarter, with significant surplus pressures expected in both domestic and overseas markets in the second half of the year [2] Group 4 - Guinea bauxite shipments have shown fluctuations due to the rainy season but remain at high levels year-on-year, with expectations of overall surplus in bauxite supply [2] - The CIF price of Guinea bauxite is projected at $74.5/ton, with marginal cash costs for domestic alumina production estimated between 2850 and 2950 yuan/ton, and total costs between 3070 and 3170 yuan/ton, indicating a neutral profit level for the industry [2] Group 5 - In the short term, without supply disruptions, alumina prices may remain in a bottoming phase, with current prices near the cash loss threshold for smelting [3] - The price support level is expected around 2900 to 3000 yuan/ton, with an anticipated price fluctuation range of 2900 to 3300 yuan/ton [3] - Despite significant supply surplus pressures, seasonal production limits and policy disruptions in the fourth quarter may lead to a temporary price rebound, with potential peaks around 3500 yuan/ton [3]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the alumina industry is "Oscillation" [1] Group 2: Core Viewpoints of the Report - The alumina supply is generally stable as Shunda is preparing for复产, but the spot price of alumina declined last week. The domestic alumina market is slightly oversupplied, and the futures price is expected to show an oscillatory and weak trend [1][2][14] Group 3: Summary by Directory 1. Alumina Industry Chain Weekly Overview - **Raw Materials**: Domestic ore prices remained stable last week. The transportation restrictions in northern regions due to the parade and the seasonal constraints in the south supported the ore prices. The impact of mine shutdowns and the rainy season in Guinea on the spot market is gradually emerging. Shunda is preparing for复产, and 4.054 million tons of new ore arrived during the period [1][11] - **Alumina**: The spot price of alumina decreased last week. The trading atmosphere was light, and the import window was not fully opened. The industry profit is acceptable, leading to an increased willingness of enterprises to operate at full capacity. The operating capacity of alumina decreased by 250,000 tons compared to last week, with an operating rate of 83.5% [2][12] - **Demand**: The domestic demand for alumina increased, with the operating capacity of some electrolytic aluminum enterprises rising. The overseas demand remained unchanged [13] - **Inventory**: The national alumina inventory increased by 48,000 tons compared to last week. The inventory of electrolytic aluminum enterprises was more stable, while the inventory of some local alumina enterprises increased [13] - **Warehouse Receipts**: The registered warehouse receipts of alumina on the SHFE increased by 26,075 tons compared to last week. The domestic futures price continued to show a weak trend [14] 2. Summary of Key Event News in the Industry Chain during the Week - 30,000 tons of alumina were traded overseas on August 21, with the destination being Malaysia, and the CIF price was $386 per ton [15] - In July 2025, China's net export of alumina reached 104,000 tons, and the cumulative net export from January to July was 1.179 million tons [15] - In July, China's single - month import volume of bauxite reached 20.063 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 33.75% [15] 3. Monitoring of Key Data in the Upstream and Downstream of the Industry Chain 3.1 Raw Materials and Cost Side - The data includes domestic and imported bauxite prices, domestic bauxite port inventory, shipping volume from major bauxite - importing countries, sea - floating inventory, domestic caustic soda and thermal coal price trends, and alumina production costs in various provinces [16][19][22] 3.2 Alumina Price and Supply - Demand Balance - It covers the spot prices of alumina in various domestic provinces, the import price of alumina, the spot price of domestic electrolytic aluminum, the futures price ratio of electrolytic aluminum to alumina on the SHFE, and the weekly supply - demand balance of domestic alumina [35][37][40] 3.3 Alumina Inventory and Warehouse Receipts - The data involves the alumina inventory of electrolytic aluminum plants, alumina plants, domestic alumina yards/stations/in - transit inventory, port inventory, total social inventory, and the warehouse receipt volume and open interest of alumina on the SHFE [46][49][54]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Aluminum prices are expected to have a certain premium squeezed out in August and September, but the depth of the correction is not significant. The key lies in the limited height of the current inventory accumulation. The possibility of a lackluster peak season in late August and September depends on whether the pre - placement of previous export demand has led to a lack of quality in traditional second - half export orders [3]. - Alumina prices continue to decline as the "anti - involution" premium is squeezed out and inventory accumulates. Although there are uncertainties on the supply side, the supply - side relaxation in the spot market may put pressure on the price [6]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Aluminum - **Price Trend**: The Shanghai Aluminum main contract has shown a mild downward trend after failing to break through near the 21,000 mark. The premium of traditional non - ferrous metals has been squeezed out, but the decline is relatively mild [3]. - **Micro - fundamentals**: As of July 31, the SMM East China spot has turned to a discount, with a discount of 20 yuan/ton on Friday. The aluminum ingot social inventory has continued to accumulate by 3.1 tons to 52.5 tons. The weekly output of aluminum plate, strip, and foil has rebounded, but the cumulative output since the beginning of the year has still decreased by 0.73%. The output and sample production schedule of aluminum profiles have continued to weaken. The processing fee of aluminum rods has increased by 110 yuan/ton to 300 yuan/ton, remaining at a relatively low level in the same period over the years [3]. 3.2 Alumina - **Price Trend**: The price center has continued to decline as the "anti - involution" premium is squeezed out and inventory accumulates. Although the spot price showed a turning point this week, considering the possible further relaxation of spot supply in mid - August, the futures price may still face pressure [6]. - **Inventory Situation**: As of July 31, the national alumina inventory was 324.3 tons, an increase of 3.6 tons from the previous week. The in - plant inventory decreased by 2.3 tons, the electrolytic aluminum plant's alumina inventory increased by 4.6 tons, the port inventory remained unchanged, and the yard/platform/in - transit inventory increased by 1.3 tons [51]. 3.3 Transaction - related - **Term Spread**: This week, the A00 spot premium has weakened, while the alumina spot premium has strengthened. The Shanghai Aluminum near - month spread has widened [11][12]. - **Position and Trading Volume**: The positions and trading volumes of both the Shanghai Aluminum and alumina main contracts have declined [14]. - **Position - to - Inventory Ratio**: The position - to - inventory ratio of the Shanghai Aluminum main contract has declined, and that of alumina has continued to fall and is at a historically low level [19]. 3.4 Inventory - related - **Bauxite**: As of August 1, the port inventory of imported bauxite has decreased by 1.44 million tons week - on - week. As of June, the bauxite inventory of 43 sample enterprises has continued to decline. The port shipping volume of Guinea and Australia has decreased, while the floating inventory has increased. The outbound volume of Guinea has increased, and the inbound volume has slightly decreased [24][29][30]. - **Alumina**: The total national inventory has continued to accumulate significantly. As of July 31, the inventory was 324.3 tons, an increase of 3.6 tons from the previous week [51]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: As of July 31, the social inventory of aluminum ingots has increased by 3.1 tons to 52.5 tons [52]. - **Aluminum Rod**: The spot and in - plant inventories have slightly decreased, and the outbound volume has increased [58]. - **Aluminum Profiles and Plate - Strip - Foil**: As of June, the finished - product inventory ratio of SMM aluminum profiles has slightly decreased, while the raw - material inventory ratio has slightly increased. The finished - product inventory ratio of SMM aluminum plate, strip, and foil has significantly increased, and the raw - material inventory has greatly increased [60]. 3.5 Production - related - **Bauxite**: As of July, the domestic bauxite production under the SMM caliber has slightly increased. The production in Shanxi has remained stable under the Steel Union caliber in June and slightly decreased under the SMM caliber in July. The production in Henan has increased slightly under the Steel Union caliber in June and decreased by 3.2 tons under the SMM caliber in July. The production in Guangxi has decreased significantly under the Steel Union caliber in June and increased by 8.94 tons under the SMM caliber in July [65][69]. - **Alumina**: The capacity utilization rate has remained stable. As of August 1, the total operating capacity of national alumina was 94.6 million tons, with a weekly increase of 100,000 tons. The domestic metallurgical - grade alumina production this week was 1.847 million tons, an increase of 16,000 tons from the previous week, remaining at a high level in recent years [73]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: As of June, the operating capacity has remained at a high level. As of July 31, the weekly production of electrolytic aluminum under the Steel Union caliber was 845,400 tons, an increase of 2,200 tons from the previous week. The aluminum - water ratio has decreased seasonally [78]. - **Downstream Processing**: The production of recycled aluminum rods has decreased by 1,290 tons week - on - week. The production of aluminum rods has increased by 3,400 tons week - on - week. The production of aluminum plate, strip, and foil has increased by 4,950 tons week - on - week [81]. 3.6 Profit - related - **Alumina**: The smelting profit has continued to recover, with a slight decline this week. The profit in Shandong, Shanxi, and Henan has remained stable, and the profit in Guangxi is better than that in other regions [89]. - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: The profit remains at a high level, but global macroeconomic complexity, geopolitical conflicts, and changing trade policies have increased uncertainties and interfered with market expectations [98]. - **Downstream Processing**: The processing fee of aluminum rods has significantly increased by 110 yuan/ton week - on - week, but the downstream processing profit remains at a low level [99]. 3.7 Consumption - related - **Import and Export Profit and Loss**: The import profit and loss of alumina and Shanghai Aluminum have widened. In June 2025, the export of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products has significantly decreased by 57,000 tons month - on - month [107][109]. - **Absolute Consumption Volume**: The transaction area of commercial housing has declined, while the automobile production has increased month - on - month [116].

Core Viewpoint - The aluminum oxide futures market experienced volatility with a final increase of 1.65%, driven by mixed factors including low warehouse receipts and rising domestic production capacity, leading to expectations of oversupply [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The Shanghai Futures Exchange's aluminum oxide warehouse receipts dropped to a historical low of 0.4 million tons, heightening concerns over warehouse squeeze risks, which provided short-term price support [1] - Domestic aluminum oxide production capacity continues to rise, with total operating capacity reaching 89.57 million tons per year and a weekly operating rate increase of 0.45 percentage points to 81.19% [3] - The demand side remains relatively weak, with downstream aluminum plants maintaining high raw material inventories and showing limited acceptance of high-priced aluminum oxide [3] Group 2: Supply Chain Disruptions - A strike at the Friguia aluminum oxide plant in Guinea has raised concerns about overseas supply stability, although it has not yet had a substantial impact on supply [2] - Rising import prices for bauxite from Guinea are pushing up production costs, reinforcing the cost support logic for aluminum oxide [2] Group 3: Future Price Outlook - Institutions are cautious about future price movements, with expectations of wide fluctuations in prices, suggesting resistance at 3500 and support at 3000 [4] - Analysts recommend investors observe the aluminum oxide warehouse registration volume and changes in production capacity, as well as macroeconomic policies [4] - The market is currently in a tug-of-war between low warehouse support and expectations of supply surplus, with a focus on warehouse changes, overseas supply disruptions, and domestic production progress [4]

Group 1: Price Trends - The price of alumina has recently shown strong upward momentum, with the main futures contract rising by 8.39% and 6.07% on July 21 and 22, respectively, resulting in a total increase of 300 yuan per ton, reaching 3513 yuan per ton [3] - In the spot market, alumina prices have also increased, with average price rises of 25 to 50 yuan per ton across various regions, including a 25 yuan increase in Guangxi and a 50 yuan increase in Henan [3] - Earlier this year, alumina prices peaked above 5000 yuan per ton in January but fell below 3000 yuan per ton by early April, marking a decline of over 40% [4] Group 2: Market Drivers - The recent price surge is closely linked to policy signals indicating a tightening of supply, particularly in key industries such as steel and non-ferrous metals [3] - Market sentiment has been buoyed by expectations of capacity elimination in alumina production, leading to increased inquiries and a strong performance in the spot market [3] - The "anti-involution" policy expectations have contributed to a bullish sentiment among traders, resulting in price increases and reluctance to sell [3] Group 3: Company Performance - Downstream electrolytic aluminum companies have benefited from the alumina price decline, with Yun Aluminum Co. expecting a profit of 2.7 to 2.8 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 7.19% to 11.16% [4] - Other companies, such as Jiaozuo Wanfang and Zhongfu Industrial, also reported significant profit increases, with expected profits of 500 to 560 million yuan and 680 to 720 million yuan, respectively, driven by lower costs and higher sales prices [4] Group 4: Cost and Profitability - The weighted average cost of alumina is currently estimated at 2842 yuan per ton, with a theoretical profit of approximately 340 yuan per ton, indicating that the industry is operating at a profitable level [5] - As the cost of raw materials continues to decline, overall production costs are expected to decrease further [5] - Short-term market sentiment remains strong due to policy expectations and tight supply, but medium-term price increases may be limited by fundamental market conditions [5]