China's aluminium plate/sheet and strip operating rate rose to 69.4% as early August destocking freed production capacity and energy storage orders held steady. However, renewed aluminium price rises this week dampened client ordering sentiment, and weak can stock and construction sheet demand limit the peak-season recovery, keeping upward price pressure modest.
China's aluminum plate/sheet and strip operating rate held at 69.2% with no peak-season recovery momentum, as elevated aluminum prices suppressed downstream restocking and weak consumer confidence dragged automotive aluminum sheet demand. The lack of order backlog growth and wait-and-see sentiment among end-users point to continued downward pressure on sheet prices through the off-season.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Sheet | China | FOB | USD 3,435.88/MT | July 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | India | CIF | USD 3,542.69/MT | July 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | USA | CIF | USD 3,623.37/MT | July 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | Germany | CIF | USD 3,569.51/MT | July 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | Australia | CIF | USD 3,534.34/MT | July 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | China | FOB | USD 3,506.43/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | India | CIF | USD 3,594.43/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | USA | CIF | USD 3,661.43/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | Germany | CIF | USD 3,627.43/MT | June 2026 |
| Aluminium Sheet | Australia | CIF | USD 3,572.43/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
In China, Aluminium Sheet was assessed at around USD 3,506.00/MT in June, the closing month of the second quarter of 2026. The Chinese market entered Q2 with elevated raw-material costs, but conditions softened later as primary aluminium values eased and domestic sheet demand weakened. Export activity initially offered support, with Chinese aluminium plate, sheet and strip exports reaching 278,200 MT in March. By June, weaker new orders from automotive and general-purpose sheet consumers, together with expectations of softer upstream costs, encouraged buyers to delay purchases. Across India, prices of Aluminium Sheet stood at approximately USD 3,594.00/MT during June 2026. Indian conditions remained firmer as supply-chain disruptions and higher procurement costs supported replacement values, while infrastructure, transport and manufacturing demand maintained buying interest.
Europe
Within Germany, the Aluminium Sheet market was recorded at nearly USD 3,627.00/MT in June, the last month of the second quarter of 2026. Conditions in European aluminium sheet market remained strong in Q2 as rising energy, carbon and metal input prices increased rolling margins. Tight supplies and higher premiums raised replacement costs, especially for producers who used imported primary metal. Yet the automotive and industrial demand was rather mixed in Q2 and did not allow producers to fully increase their prices to compensate for the rising costs. Import competition also restricted further price increases. However, upstream pressure eased toward June as aluminium availability improved, bringing some relief to buyers after a particularly tight April-May period.
North America
In the United States, Aluminium Sheet was quoted at roughly USD 3,661.00/MT in June, the final month of Q2 2026. The North American market conditions remained similar to the other world markets during Q2'26. In addition to that, the additional tariff of 50% under Section 232 (effective April 6) on imported aluminium products made imported supplies more expensive. Demand from transport, packaging, construction and industrial applications provided support, although cautious manufacturing activity capped aggressive restocking patterns.
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According to Procurement Resource, aluminium sheet markets are expected to remain mixed, with softer upstream conditions limiting Asian gains while trade protection and higher operating costs continue supporting Europe and North America.
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Asia
In Asia, aluminium sheet prices strengthened during Q1’26 as upstream aluminium values in China increased by nearly 4.02% between January and March. Tight domestic supply conditions, low inventories, and strong demand from new energy vehicles, photovoltaics, and energy storage sectors supported market sentiment. China’s production capacity ceiling and constrained global output growth further tightened regional availability. The Iran conflict also increased concern over disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route linked to nearly 23% of global primary aluminium supply from the Gulf region.
Europe
In Europe, aluminium sheet prices remained firm as higher upstream aluminium costs and geopolitical risk premiums elevated replacement values throughout the quarter. Concerns regarding reduced Gulf exports, delays in alumina and bauxite shipments, and rising freight and war-risk insurance costs strengthened pricing sentiment. European buyers also faced low international inventories and stronger London Metal Exchange performance, while demand from infrastructure, packaging, and industrial manufacturing sectors remained relatively stable despite energy-sensitive operating conditions.
North America
In North America, aluminium sheet prices stayed supported by tighter global aluminium availability and rising overseas premiums. Market sentiment strengthened as supply concerns linked to the Gulf region pushed U.S. Midwest premiums to record highs during the conflict period. Although the region remained less directly dependent on Gulf aluminium flows than Europe, low global inventories and firm demand from transportation, packaging, aerospace, and energy sectors maintained upward pressure on sheet prices during Q1’26.
Aluminium sheets are flat, thin, rectangular shaped sheets of aluminium used widely in various industrial processes. Aluminium metal gives them light-weight and corrosion resistance. These sheets come in different thickness and sizes as they are malleable that allows them to take various shapes and sizes according to application. They find use in aerospace, automotive, construction, packaging, electronics, transportation, and other industries due to their favorable properties, such as lightweight, durability, and resistance to corrosion and environmental factors.
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The collection of hot molten aluminum from ingots is the first step in the process. The molten substance is the starting point for the production of aluminum sheets. After collecting the molten matter, it is rolled in rollers under regulated temperature and high pressure, causing the aluminium matter to take on the required shape and thickness. The thickness can range from 0.2mm to 6.5mm. The hot rolling process ultimately yields aluminum sheets, which are then processed and passed through the packaging process.
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