Via Metal Miner China has significantly increased its reliance on aluminum imports this year due to lower domestic aluminum supply. According to reports, the move is part of a strategic measure to partially offset the below-average output in domestic production. Indeed, new customs data reveals that China saw a notable 10.7% increase in aluminum imports during the first half of 2023 compared to the previous year. This surge in imports amounted to 1.2 million metric tons of unwrought aluminum and related products. Among the most notable were primary…
