General Overview

On March 25, 2026, the spot prices for aluminum ingots (AL99.70) published by Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chinalco) rose across all regions, as detailed below:

Quoted prices stood at 23,760 RMB/ton in the East China market, 23,710 RMB/ton in the South China market, 23,730 RMB/ton in the Southwest China market, and 23,720 RMB/ton in the Central China market. These figures represent increases of 290 RMB/ton, 270 RMB/ton, 280 RMB/ton, and 280 RMB/ton, respectively, compared to the previous trading day (March 24).

Analysis and Commentary

On March 25, 2026, spot prices for aluminum ingots (AL99.70) rose by 290 RMB/ton, 270 RMB/ton, 280 RMB/ton, and 280 RMB/ton in the East China, South China, Southwest, and Central Plains markets, respectively. These gains were significant and spanned across the major consumption regions. This trend suggests either robust market demand or tightening supply, constituting a major bullish factor for spot prices. Given this broad-based price rally—which reflects positive market sentiment—it is likely to stimulate increased activity in short-term spot trading.

As an integrated internet platform providing benchmark prices, on March 25, the SunSirs benchmark price for aluminum stood at 23,486.67 RMB/ton, representing an increase of 0.34% compared to the beginning of the month (23,406.67 RMB/ton).

Application of SunSirs Benchmark Pricing：

Traders can price spot and contract transactions based on the pricing principle of agreed markup and pricing formula (Transaction price=SunSirs price + Markup).