October 16, 2026 — China’s domestic aluminum ingot market rose on the latest session. The Changjiang Nonferrous Metals Network (CCMN) A00 aluminum ingot benchmark moved +190 RMB/tonne day-on-day. Offshore, COMEX aluminum front-month futures closed at USD 3,104.5/t (+8.0, +0.26%).
Cross-Platform Price Snapshot
| Benchmark | Latest quote | Day-on-day | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCMN A00 aluminum ingot, spot (tax incl.) | day change +190 RMB/t* | +190 RMB/t | Changjiang Nonferrous Metals Network |
| COMEX aluminum, front month | USD 3,104.5/t | +8.0 USD/t (+0.26%) | Yahoo Finance |
*CCMN’s absolute spot levels are member-only; day-on-day changes are public.
CCMN A00: Recent Daily Changes
Offshore: COMEX Trend
What It Means for Panel Buyers
For buyers of aluminum façade panels and sheet, ingot is the single largest cost input. Sustained moves in the ingot benchmark typically feed through to mill and fabricator pricing within one to two quotation cycles. Buyers with Q4 project pipelines may want to request fresh quotes when the trend favors them — while remembering that surface treatment (PVDF, powder coating) and fabrication complexity still dominate the final panel price.
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Data Notes
- CCMN day-on-day changes are taken directly from CCMN’s daily A00 aluminum ingot reports (alu.ccmn.cn).
- COMEX front-month prices via Yahoo Finance (futures contract, not LME 3-month).
This briefing is for information only and does not constitute investment advice.
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