SME Shanghai Aluminum Spot Price

SME (Shanghai Metal Exchange) aluminum price refers to the spot price of aluminum alloys traded on the Shanghai Metal Exchange. SME is an important non-ferrous metal spot trading platform in China, providing authoritative aluminum price reference data widely used for pricing and risk management in the aluminum industry.

SME aluminum prices are updated daily at 10:30 AM China Standard Time on trading days, with latest market commentary published by the Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Trading Center. Historical data archives date back to 2018.

As of June 18, 2025, SME A00 aluminum averaged ¥20,900/ton - slightly higher than Yangtze Nonferrous (¥20,730) but lower than Foshan's ¥21,030. This reflects Shanghai's role as a national pricing hub with moderate regional premiums.

The main factors affecting SME aluminum prices include: global aluminum supply and demand relationships, changes in electrolytic aluminum capacity, raw material costs (such as alumina and electricity costs), macroeconomic policies, international trade policies, seasonal demand changes, and the linkage effects of international aluminum prices (such as LME aluminum prices).

Historical data can help you identify price patterns and trends. By analyzing historical price data, you can understand seasonal fluctuations, long-term trends, and price support and resistance levels. Our historical data tables support sorting and filtering, making it convenient for you to conduct in-depth data analysis and research.