Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supply
- Posted on June 21, 2026
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Aluminum’s war shock blunted by dark transits and Chinese supply
The Iran war triggered one of the biggest shocks to the global aluminum market, raising fears of widespread smelter shutdowns and prices surging above $4,000 a tonne. However, a strong supply response from the Middle East, China and Indonesia helped prevent a full-blown crisis.
