1-7 month domestic alumina imports soared to 2930000 tons, an increase of 172%. Afterentering August,the
import of alumina prices, port stocks increased, domestic alumina prices fell significantly, import alumina lost
competitive advantage, is expected in August the total amount of alumina imports or reduced.
It is understood, Australia alumina prices recently rose to $319 / ton.According to the Metal Bulletin alumina price index shows that Australia alumina FOB price from $31.45
previously / ton, up to $319 / ton. In addition, in August 16th Platts Australia alumina FOB prices also rose
3.5 U.S. dollars / ton to $319 / ton.
According to statistics, in the first 20 days of August, the average price of FOB in Australia is $316 / ton,
while the average price in July was $309 / ton. According to tons of aluminum consumption of aluminum
oxide 1.95 tons, the domestic use of imported aluminum oxide electrolytic aluminum costs per ton increased
by more than 100 yuan.