SUMMARY: World primary aluminum production ended 2023 at an all-time high, up in the fourth quarter by two million mtpy y/y, with ROW’s production set to now lead the world’s expansion and eclipse cooling Chinese growth, as the latter shifts its focus from primary aluminum expansions to massive secondary production expansions.
• World primary aluminum production ended Q4 2023 at an all-time high rate of… million mtpy, after having expanded in November by…
• ROW and China are currently expanding primary aluminum production practically at the same annual pace, as China’s production growth pace…
• Roaring ROW’s production is expected to eclipse China’s cooling momentum on primary aluminum in 2024- 2025. HARBOR expects ROW’s primary aluminum production to grow in 2024 by…
• China’s aluminum boom is shifting from primary to secondary production. China is boosting secondary aluminum capacity at an….