A practical September 21 snapshot for manufacturers and sourcing teams planning aluminum purchases.
Today’s headline: Changjiang A00 aluminum was quoted at CNY 24,310–24,330 per tonne in Shanghai, with an average of CNY 24,320 per tonne—down CNY 60 from the previous update. The move points to a modest daily pullback rather than a broad collapse in physical demand.
Regional price snapshot
Regional quotations continue to show meaningful differences. These gaps can reflect local inventory, delivery costs, brand availability and short-term buying interest.
| Market | A00 aluminum | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | ¥24,310 | CNY/tonne |
| Wuxi | ¥24,320 | CNY/tonne |
| Guangzhou | ¥24,560 | CNY/tonne |
| Foshan | ¥24,820 | CNY/tonne |
| Chongqing | ¥24,380 | CNY/tonne |
What buyers should watch
- Spot versus futures: Shanghai aluminum futures were reported near CNY 24,190 per tonne at 13:40 China time, down 0.80% intraday. Short-term volatility may affect offer validity.
- Regional premiums: South China quotations remained above Shanghai, so delivery location can materially change the landed cost.
- Conversion costs: Finished sheet, coil and profile pricing also depends on alloy, temper, dimensions, surface requirements, fabrication and packaging—not only the A00 ingot benchmark.
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Sources and methodology
Market references: Changjiang Nonferrous Metals spot quotations and the September 21 city and futures summary reported by Sina Finance / JinTou. Prices are informational market references, not a binding Juchang Aluminum sales offer.
